Deal of the day: Fly to Mexico for only 8,000 American AAdvantage miles

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Mexico is a colorful destination rich in culture, history and natural beauty. You can explore ancient ruins like Chichen Itza, wander through colorful towns and experience world-renowned cuisine. From the white-sand beaches of the Riviera Maya to the mountainous landscapes of Chiapas, as well as its world-famous festivals like Dia de los Muertos, Mexico is a great choice for your next vacation.

And you might be surprised to see just how few American Airlines AAdvantage miles you need to book your next Mexican getaway.

Here’s how you can book an award flight to Mexico for as little as 8,000 miles.

Related: The best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico

TPG’s deal of the day basics

Airline: American Airlines

Routes: From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cancun International Airport (CUN); from DFW and MIA to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); from DFW and LAX to Mexico City International Airport (MEX); and from LAX, SFO and SEA to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

Best way to book: American Airlines AAdvantage

Price: 8,000 miles plus taxes and fees of around $50 each way (varies depending on routing)

Retail price: Starting at around $120 each way

Travel dates: From now through spring 2026; exact dates vary by destination

Related: Stuck in coach with no elite status? That upgrade might be cheaper than you think

How to find and book TPG’s deal of the day

We used the time-saving Seats.aero tool to quickly find award availability between the U.S. and Mexico. This tool makes it easy to see which dates are available to or from your desired airport.

We’ve seen good availability through June 2026, but you’ll need a Seats.aero Pro account to search beyond 60 days in advance.

Redeeming as few as 8,000 miles for an international flight to Mexico is a great value, especially if you are flying from the West Coast or from the Northeast.

While cash rates on many of these dates are not outrageously high, this can be a terrific way to save money and fly the whole family round-trip to Mexico.

How to earn the points or miles required for TPG’s deal of the day

Here are some great card welcome offers that earn transferable points or miles that you can turn into AAdvantage miles:

• [applyLink pid=”22144516″ overridetext=”Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”22144516″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]): For a limited time, earn 80,000 miles after spending $3,500 within the first four months from account opening.
• [applyLink pid=”221410949″ overridetext=”Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”221410949″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]): Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first three months from account opening.
• [applyLink pid=”22146206″ overridetext=”Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”22146206″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]): Earn 65,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first four months from account opening.
• AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®: Earn 50,000 miles after making your first purchase and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.

The information for the AAdvantage Aviator Red card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Bottom line

For some cheap and cheerful sunshine, great food, and a beautiful coastline, Mexico is an ideal vacation hot spot.

While cash rates can often be relatively affordable, it’s also a terrific destination to redeem your points and miles, especially if you are looking to take the whole family on a trip, or have a small balance of points and miles you might not otherwise use.

With AAdvantage redemptions starting at just 8,000 miles across a wide range of routes and dates, now is a great time to book your Mexican vacation.

Continue planning your vacation to Mexico:

• 5 detour destinations in Mexico beyond the tourist hot spots
• Transportation from Cancun International Airport to your hotel: How to avoid scams, overpaying and more
• Isla Holbox: Why this Mexican island should be your next great escape
• 14 best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun