Sell Miles for Cash Online

Reviewed by Joseph Hellman-Benjamin, Founder and CEO. Last reviewed: October 13, 2026. Editorial Policy

Can you sell airline miles for cash?

Yes. The Points King buys miles from 17 airline programs, including Delta, United and American, in balances of 50,000 or more (more for a few programs). Selling breaks the rules of every one of these programs, and an airline can cancel the miles or close the account. We email a written price, you transfer, and we pay by PayPal, usually within 15 minutes.

Key facts (checked October 13, 2026)

  • Programs we buy: 17 airlines, each with its own page
  • Program rules: all 17 prohibit selling miles
  • Travel value: 1.1 cents (Turkish) to 1.6 cents (LifeMiles) a mile, The Points Guy, October 2026
  • A cash offer from any broker is lower than the travel value
  • Our terms: 50,000 minimum for most programs, higher for Delta and Flying Blue; written price by email; you transfer first; PayPal, usually within 15 minutes
  • In business since 2017; more than 1,000 customers

To see what a balance is worth when used on flights, program by program, try our miles to dollars calculator.

Before you sell: know the risk

Selling miles or points is against the rules of most loyalty programs. A program can cancel your balance and suspend or close your account, and we cannot promise how any program will respond.

Read the full guide: Selling Miles and Points: Risks, Rules, and How It Works.

Price guarantee: the price per mile we agree with you in writing by email is the price we pay once your miles transfer is complete.

Sell Your Airline Miles for Cash in 2026

The Points King is a proud airline points and online miles broker and is happy to buy the airline miles you would like to sell, including miles from Delta, British Airways, United, Alaska, Lufthansa, Aeroplan, ANA, Etihad, Turkish, and many more!!

The Points King pays competitive rates for your airline miles. We pay by PayPal only. Most customers are paid within 15 minutes of completing the transfer.

Airline Mile Programs: Value Per Mile in October 2026

Airline ProgramValue per MileNotes
Avianca LifeMiles1.6¢Up from 1.55¢; Star Alliance partner awards
Alaska Atmos Rewards1.55¢Oneworld and partner awards
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1.5¢Up from 1.45¢; Delta and ANA partner awards
Air Canada Aeroplan1.5¢Star Alliance awards
American Airlines AAdvantage1.45¢Oneworld partners such as Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines
British Airways and Iberia Avios1.4¢Short-haul and partner awards
Air France-KLM Flying Blue1.4¢Monthly Promo Rewards
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles1.3¢Premium cabins on Cathay
United MileagePlus1.2¢Star Alliance partners
Delta SkyMiles1.2¢Dynamic pricing on Delta

Values are award redemption values from The Points Guy, October 1, 2026, not what a broker pays. Your offer from us comes in writing by email.

Can You Sell Airline Miles Online? Is it Safe & Legal in 2026?

Selling miles is against the rules of most loyalty programs. Whether a sale creates legal exposure beyond that depends on the program, the facts and where you live. This page is not legal advice.

If you have airline miles in your account and ready to sell, you can contact us for a very competitive quote. And the best part is the whole transaction can be completed online: simply fill out the form at the top of the page and enter in your airline miles that you’d like to sell.

Price guarantee: the price per mile we agree with you in writing by email is the price we pay once your miles transfer is complete.

The Points King also has a phone number 866-367-5099 which you can call, if you prefer to deal with a live miles broker agent. We are happy to serve you both online and on the phone. You can also email our Founder and CEO Joseph Hellman-Benjamin for a personal quote at joseph@thepointsking.com

What Are the Most Popular Airline Miles to Sell for Cash?

This is a very common question, and here at The Points King we have been buying miles from individuals for a long time.

The most popular airline miles being sold are: Delta Skymiles, British Airways, Singapore Krisflyer, and ANA miles.

  • Sell Delta Skymiles: The Delta Airlines Skymiles Loyalty program offers great reward points – we will buy packages of over 50,000 miles, with even better rates for 95k, 160k, 190k.
  • Sell United Miles: United Airlines Mileage Plus has many devoted frequent flyers, which means tons of United miles to sell. We require a minimum of 50,000 United miles for transactions.
  • Sell Alaska Miles: Alaska Airlines has no membership fee – we will buy your Alaska miles in minimum quantities of 50,000.
  • Sell British Airways Avios Miles: The British Airways Club offers Avios miles for travelers, which you can sell to us at a minimum of 50,000 miles.
  • Sell Lufthansa Miles: Lufthansa Miles & More – we offer even better rates for Lufthansa Miles and More airline mile packages for the following totals: 95k, 160k, 190k, with a minimum of 50,000 for sales.
  • Sell Qantas Miles: Australia’s biggest airline offers tons of Qantas Frequent Flyer miles, which you can sell to us. We buy Qantas Points balances of 50,000 or more.
  • Sell Singapore Krisflyer Miles: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is part of the Star Alliance with Award and Elite miles available. We offer great rates for the following totals: 95k, 160k, 190k, with a minimum of 50,000 Krisflyer miles required.
  • Sell Turkish Airline Miles: Sell us your Turkish Airlines miles (Miles&Smiles) with the Star Alliance. 50,000 Turkish Airline miles is our minimum for transactions.
  • Additional airline miles that you can sell to The Points King: Aegean, Aeroplan, Air France, American, ANA, Asia – Cathay Pacific, Avianca, El Al, Emirates, Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, and more! Inquire for other airlines.

4 Step Process to Sell Your Miles for Cash in 2026:

Ready to sell your miles? Fill out a form above or call us now for a cash quote!

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  1. Tell us your contact information by phone, live chat or the website form and specify the amount of miles you wish to sell. (We will buy accounts of 50,000 miles or more).
  2. You will receive a speedy quote with the amount of money we offer.
  3. If you accept, you transfer the miles. Once we confirm the transfer, we pay your PayPal account.
  4. The miles we purchased from you will now pay for flight tickets for our clients.

Before you sell, three guides help: how much airline miles are worth in 2026, what airline program rules say about selling, and how trading miles for cash works. Selling bank or hotel points instead? See sell points.

FAQ for Selling Airline Miles for Cash in 2026

Can I really sell my airline miles for cash?

Yes. Brokers, The Points King included, buy miles for cash. You send a quote request, we reply with a price in writing, and nothing is binding until you accept. Most loyalty programs prohibit selling miles, so read the risks before you decide.

Which airline miles do you buy?

Most major programs, including Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, American AAdvantage, British Airways Avios and Southwest Rapid Rewards. The minimum sale is 50,000 miles for most programs; Delta (60,000) and Flying Blue (80,000) are higher.

How much do you pay per mile?

We do not publish a rate, because it moves with demand for each program and with the size of the balance. Every quote comes by email, in writing, and the price we agree is the price we pay. For context, the travel values in the table above are what miles are worth on a well-booked award; a cash offer from any broker will be lower.

Do larger balances get a better price?

Often, yes. Larger balances can receive a better price per mile, so include your full balance when you ask for a quote.

What affects the price?

  1. Demand for that airline’s miles at the moment
  2. The size of your balance
  3. How easily the miles can be used for good awards

Is a quote binding?

No. Asking for a quote carries no obligation, and you can decline any offer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Miles

What is the best place to sell airline miles?

The broker that answers four questions plainly and in writing: who pays first and by what method, what the exact rate is, who runs the business, and where you can read reviews the broker did not write. Our comparison of mileage brokers sets out what six brokers publish on each point, including us.

Can I sell my miles for cash?

Yes, mileage brokers buy them, but most loyalty programs prohibit selling miles, so the account holder carries the risk of the program closing the account. Read our guide to the risks before you decide.

How fast do you pay?

You transfer first, and we pay by PayPal, usually within 15 minutes of the transfer being confirmed, at the price agreed in writing by email.

What is the minimum?

50,000 miles for most programs; Delta (60,000) and Flying Blue (80,000) are higher. For El Al, smaller balances are sometimes accepted.

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