Alternatives to American Airlines

Best American Airlines Alternatives in 2026

By App Store Tracker Editorial · Updated — App Store ratings fetched to

The short version

American Airlines earns its following, but it is not the only app that fits the job. Our top alternative is United Airlines, the closest match at 89% similarity. It holds a 4.78 rating from 7.9M ratings. Below we rank 10 options by embedding similarity and current App Store ratings so you can compare features, pricing and reviews before you switch.

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10 alternatives
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American Airlines

American Airlines

4.8(1.8M)
Free
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People search for alternatives when pricing shifts, a feature goes missing, an account gets stuck, or they just want a different option. American Airlines carries a 4.76 rating from about 1M ratings, so any replacement has a high bar to clear. Every app on this list serves the same purpose as American Airlines, which means you can move over without learning a new type of tool. We rank them two ways. Embedding similarity measures how closely each app matches American Airlines by what it actually does, not by keywords alone. Live App Store ratings show how real users score each one right now. For every pick you get a short read on why it is similar and where it differs, so the right choice is clear before you tap download.

American Airlines alternatives compared

  1. 1. United Airlines

    United Airlines · Free

    #10Travel#10 in Travel now; the line is the last 30 days4.8(8.5M) dl/mo rev/mo
  2. 2. Alaska Hawaiian

    Alaska Airlines, Inc. · Free

    #35Travel#35 in Travel now; the line is the last 30 days4.8(1.7M) dl/mo rev/mo
  3. 3. Hawaiian Airlines

    Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.

    4.8(272.9K) dl/mo rev/mo
  4. 4. British Airways

    British Airways Plc · Free

    #74Travel#74 in Travel now; the line is the last 30 days4.5(274.5K) dl/mo rev/mo
  5. 5. Virgin-Atlantic

    Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited

    4.8(68.5K) dl/mo rev/mo
  6. 6. Air Canada + Aeroplan

    Air Canada · Free

    #87Travel#87 in Travel now; the line is the last 30 days4.8(27.5K) dl/mo rev/mo
  7. 7. ANA

    ANA (All Nippon Airways) · Free

    4.7(8.8K) dl/mo rev/mo
  8. 8. Africa World Airlines

    Africa World Airlines Limited · Free

    4.8(759) dl/mo rev/mo
  9. 9. Aer Lingus

    Aer Lingus · Free

    4.0(1.9K) dl/mo rev/mo
  10. 10. Tower American Airlines

    American Airlines, Inc. · Free

    4.4(9) dl/mo rev/mo

US App Store ratings, prices from Apple. Chart rank is the top free chart position over the last 30 days; downloads and revenue are third-party monthly estimates. See the latest US top free Travel chart.

10 alternatives to American Airlines

  1. 1United Airlines icon

    #1United Airlines

    United Airlines

    4.8(8.5M)
    Free
    89% similar
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    Why it's similar

    United Airlines covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 89% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Users rate it 4.78 across 7.9M ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    Recent reviews are not all positive, with one titled "The App doesn't work", so scan current feedback first. It is rated by more users than American Airlines, signalling broad reach. It comes from United Airlines, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on United Airlines →Apps like United Airlines →
  2. 2Alaska Hawaiian icon

    #2Alaska Hawaiian

    Alaska Airlines, Inc.

    4.8(1.7M)
    Free
    89% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Alaska Hawaiian covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 89% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Users rate it 4.81 across 1.5M ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    Recent reviews are not all positive, with one titled "Misleading Award Availability - Wasted Hours and", so scan current feedback first. It is rated by more users than American Airlines, signalling broad reach. It comes from Alaska Airlines, Inc., so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Alaska Hawaiian →Apps like Alaska Hawaiian →
  3. 3Hawaiian Airlines icon

    #3Hawaiian Airlines

    Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.

    4.8(272.9K)
    88% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Hawaiian Airlines covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 88% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Users rate it 4.79 across 273K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app. It comes from Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., so expect a different design language and update rhythm. Its feature mix and layout differ from American Airlines, which is worth a look in screenshots before switching.

    See full data on Hawaiian Airlines →
  4. 4British Airways icon

    #4British Airways

    British Airways Plc

    4.5(274.5K)
    Free
    88% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    British Airways covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 88% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Users rate it 4.49 across 265K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It comes from British Airways Plc, so expect a different design language and update rhythm. Its feature mix and layout differ from American Airlines, which is worth a look in screenshots before switching.

    See full data on British Airways →
  5. 5Virgin-Atlantic icon

    #5Virgin-Atlantic

    Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited

    4.8(68.5K)
    87% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Virgin-Atlantic matches American Airlines on core function and category fit. Embedding similarity score: 87%.

    How it differs

    Distinguishes on editorial focus. Rated 4.8 stars across 68.5K reviews.

    See full data on Virgin-Atlantic →
  6. 6Air Canada + Aeroplan icon

    #6Air Canada + Aeroplan

    Air Canada

    4.8(27.5K)
    Free
    87% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Air Canada + Aeroplan matches American Airlines on core function and category fit. Embedding similarity score: 87%.

    How it differs

    Distinguishes on monetization (fully free) and editorial focus. Rated 4.8 stars across 27.5K reviews.

    See full data on Air Canada + Aeroplan →
  7. 7ANA icon

    #7ANA

    ANA (All Nippon Airways)

    4.7(8.8K)
    Free
    88% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    ANA covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 88% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Users rate it 4.66 across 8K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is free with no in-app purchases. It comes from ANA (All Nippon Airways), so expect a different design language and update rhythm. Its feature mix and layout differ from American Airlines, which is worth a look in screenshots before switching.

    See full data on ANA →
  8. 8Africa World Airlines icon

    #8Africa World Airlines

    Africa World Airlines Limited

    4.8(759)
    Free
    88% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Africa World Airlines covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 88% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Users rate it 4.75 across 638 ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is free with no in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than American Airlines, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Africa World Airlines Limited, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Africa World Airlines →
  9. 9Aer Lingus icon

    #9Aer Lingus

    Aer Lingus

    4.0(1.9K)
    Free
    89% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Aer Lingus covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 89% similarity match. It bills itself around "Search, book & manage flights", aimed at the same audience. Users rate it 4.1 across 2K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app. Its audience is much smaller than American Airlines, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Aer Lingus, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Aer Lingus →
  10. 10Tower American Airlines icon

    #10Tower American Airlines

    American Airlines, Inc.

    4.4(9)
    Free
    89% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Tower American Airlines covers the same ground as American Airlines, scoring an 89% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from American Airlines stays familiar. Early reviews put it at 4.29 from 7 ratings.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app. Its audience is much smaller than American Airlines, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It is a separate listing, so the design and update rhythm differ from the main app.

    See full data on Tower American Airlines →

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How we ranked these 10 alternatives

Embedding similarity

Every app in our database carries a dense vector embedding derived from its title, subtitle, full description, and category metadata. To find apps similar to American Airlines, we compute cosine distance against every other app and keep the closest 30. The similarity score shown on each pick is 1 - distance/2 clamped to [0,1] — 100% means the embedding spaces are identical, 0% means orthogonal.

Ranking

Apps from American Airlines's own developer are left out. The 10 most similar of the rest are ordered by App Store rating times the logarithm of their rating count, so a 4.8-star app with 100,000 ratings ranks above a 4.5-star app with 200 ratings.

Data dates

The similar-app list was computed on May 25, 2026. Ratings are the latest US App Store fetch for each app, taken between November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026. Prices and update dates come from Apple when the page is built.

What we don't do

No paid placements. No affiliate links. No sponsored picks. Read our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to American Airlines?+
United Airlines by United Airlines has the strongest App Store rating of the 10 apps here: 4.8 stars from 8,464,371 US ratings on November 8, 2026.
Which app is most like American Airlines?+
Tower American Airlines is the closest match: its App Store listing is 89% similar to American Airlines's by text embedding.
Are there free American Airlines alternatives?+
Yes. 8 of the 10 apps are free to download on the App Store: United Airlines, Alaska Hawaiian, British Airways, Air Canada + Aeroplan, ANA, Africa World Airlines, Aer Lingus, Tower American Airlines.

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