Deal of the day: Fly to Puerto Rico for only 8,000 AAdvantage miles
Editor's Note
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny brought the island's culture to center stage on Sunday during the Super Bowl LX halftime show, filling Levi's Stadium's field with native Puerto Rican vegetation and performing almost entirely in Spanish. It was a love letter to the island, and it likely sparked some wanderlust in viewers. If his electric performance had you dreaming of palm trees, sandy beaches and the sounds of reggaeton, now is your chance to make that dream a reality.
Right now, there's solid award availability to fly American Airlines to San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) for as few as 8,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles each way. Whether you want to explore Old San Juan, hit the beaches along the island's northeast coast or eat your way through the local food scene, this deal makes it easy to book a trip without packing your passport.
Read on to learn what routes are available and how to book this deal.
(Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.)
Related: Why American Airlines AAdvantage has become my most valuable rewards currency
TPG's deal of the day basics
- Airline: American Airlines
- Routes: Flights between SJU and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Miami International Airport (MIA), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
- Best way to book: American Airlines AAdvantage miles (which you can get by transferring Citi ThankYou Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio)
- Price: 8,000 miles plus $5.60 in fees and taxes
- Retail price: From $136 each way
- Travel dates: Various dates from March to November
How to find and book TPG's deal of the day
We found this deal on Seats.aero, which makes it easy to search AAdvantage flights across the country a year out (with a Pro membership).
Head to American's website to book directly. Main cabin fares include advance standard seat selection, a free carry-on bag, and complimentary snacks and soft drinks.
When you consider the cash component equals the cost of a cup of coffee plus miles, you're getting a great deal to Puerto Rico.
Related: How to use credit cards to defeat basic economy
Remember, always confirm availability with the airline before transferring your points or miles.
How to earn the points or miles required for TPG's deal of the day
One of the simplest ways to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles is by using cobranded Citi cards. Here are some of the current welcome offers available for these cards:
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees): For a limited time, earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees): For a limited time, earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first four months of account opening.
- Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees): Earn 65,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first four months from account opening.
Bottom line
Whether you want to try mofongo, learn the history of Old San Juan or relax on a beautiful beach, this deal makes it easy to visit Puerto Rico without burning through your miles balance.
At just 8,000 AAdvantage miles each way plus $5.60 in taxes and fees, you're looking at excellent value for a domestic flight to a tropical destination.
Book soon, as award availability at this price could disappear quickly.
Related reading:
TPG featured card
at Capital One's secure site
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
| 5X miles | Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 2X miles | Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day |
Pros
- Stellar welcome offer of 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year upon account opening.
- You'll earn 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, which means you won't have to worry about memorizing bonus categories
- Rewards are versatile and can be redeemed for a statement credit or transferred to Capital One’s transfer partners
Cons
- Highest bonus-earning categories only on travel booked via Capital One Travel
- LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
- Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
- Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
- Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
- Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Top rated mobile app