Transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Delta SkyMiles
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to Delta SkyMiles at 1:1. Listed transfer time: Instant. At that ratio, 10,000 Amex points become 10,000 miles. AwardTool saw SkyMiles award space on 4,513 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class observed: 20,000 miles + $4.50 on HAN–PQC.
Last changed . Transfer ratio and time reviewed Aug 27, 2026.
Amex to SkyMiles at a glance
- Ratio
- 1:1 (Amex points to miles)
- Transfer time
- Instant
- Example
- 10,000 Amex points become 10,000 miles
- Program type
- Airline loyalty program
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- Also bookable with these miles
- ITA Airways (AZ), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), EL AL (LY)
- Ratio and time reviewed
- Aug 27, 2026
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
SkyMiles award space AwardTool observed
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw SkyMiles award space on 4,513 routes. The lowest observed award per cabin:
- Business Class: 20,000 miles + $4.50 on Hanoi (HAN) to Phu Quoc (PQC)
- First Class: 10,900 miles + $5.60 on Washington National (DCA) to Boston (BOS)
- Economy: 3,100 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Premium Economy: 33,200 miles + $20.60 on New York JFK to Cartagena (CTG)
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Every route with Delta SkyMiles award space, with prices by cabin.
Other Amex airline transfer partners
American Express Membership Rewards points also transfer to 15 other airline programs, 3 of them in SkyTeam. Ratios and times as listed on Aug 27, 2026.
- Aer Lingus AerClub (Avios)1:1 · Instant
- Aeromexico Club Premier1:1.6 · ~2 days
- Air Canada Aeroplan1:1 · Instant
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 · Instant
- ANA Mileage Club1:1 · ~2-3 days
- Avianca LifeMiles1:1 · Instant
- British Airways Executive Club1:1 · Instant
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles5:4 · Instant
- Emirates Skywards5:4 · Instant
- Iberia Avios1:1 · ~2 days
- JetBlue TrueBlue5:4 · Instant
- Qantas Frequent Flyer1:1 · Instant
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club1:1 · Instant
- Singapore KrisFlyer1:1 · Instant
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 · Instant
Questions about transferring Amex to SkyMiles
What is the Amex to SkyMiles transfer ratio?
1:1, as listed when AwardTool last reviewed transfer partners on Aug 27, 2026. For example, 10,000 Amex points become 10,000 miles. Banks sometimes run transfer bonuses that change the ratio for a limited time.
How long does an Amex transfer to SkyMiles take?
The listed transfer time is Instant. Listed times are typical; a first transfer can take longer while accounts are linked.