# Earn up to 25,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on flights to Australia and New Zealand

_May 8 20:30_

Tags: American Airlines, Qantas, AAdvantage, Australia, New Zealand, United States, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption

American Airlines AAdvantage members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible nonstop flights to Australia and New Zealand. Registration is required by May 31, 2026, with travel completion by March 31, 2027

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 182 days ago, on May 8, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

American Airlines is offering AAdvantage members up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible nonstop flights between the contiguous U.S. and Australia or New Zealand operated by American or Qantas. **Key Details:**
- **Bonus:** Up to 25,000 miles (1 bonus mile per base mile flown, capped at 25k).
- **Eligibility:** Must be an AAdvantage member and register via the "Promotions" tab.
- **Registration Deadline:** May 31, 2026.
- **Travel Window:** Must travel by March 31, 2027.
- **Route Requirements:** Nonstop flights between contiguous U.S. and Australia/NZ. Must have an AA flight number (even if Qantas operates).
- **Exclusions:** Basic economy tickets and award redemptions are excluded. **Eligible Routes Include:**
- DFW to SYD, MEL, AKL
- LAX to SYD, MEL, AKL, BNE
- JFK to AKL
- SFO to SYD

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (American Airlines, Qantas).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/bonus-miles-australia-new-zealand-american-qantas) — Earn up to 25,000 bonus miles when flying to Australia and New Zealand with American Airlines and Qantas

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