Transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Emirates Skywards
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to Emirates Skywards at 5:4. Listed transfer time: Instant. At that ratio, 10,000 Amex points become 8,000 miles. AwardTool saw Skywards award space on 683 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business observed: 20,000 miles + $265.66 on MCT–DXB.
Last changed . Transfer ratio and time reviewed Aug 27, 2026.
Amex to Skywards at a glance
- Ratio
- 5:4 (Amex points to miles)
- Transfer time
- Instant
- Example
- 10,000 Amex points become 8,000 miles
- Program type
- Airline loyalty program
- Alliance
- Not in an alliance
- Also bookable with these miles
- Air Canada (AC), Japan Airlines (JL), Qantas (QF), United Airlines (UA)
- 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.
Skywards award space AwardTool observed
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Skywards award space on 683 routes. The lowest observed award per cabin:
- Business: 20,000 miles + $265.66 on Muscat (MCT) to Dubai (DXB)
- Economy: 5,000 miles + $88.50 on Dubai (DXB) to Manama (BAH)
- Premium Economy: 18,000 miles + $88.50 on Dubai (DXB) to Muscat (MCT)
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 Emirates Skywards award space, with prices by cabin.
Other Amex airline transfer partners
American Express Membership Rewards points also transfer to 15 other airline programs. 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
- Delta SkyMiles1:1 · Instant
- Iberia Avios1:1 · ~2 days
- JetBlue True Blue5:4 · 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 Skywards
What is the Amex to Skywards transfer ratio?
5:4, as listed when AwardTool last reviewed transfer partners on Aug 27, 2026. For example, 10,000 Amex points become 8,000 miles. Banks sometimes run transfer bonuses that change the ratio for a limited time.
How long does a Amex transfer to Skywards take?
The listed transfer time is Instant. Listed times are typical; a first transfer can take longer while accounts are linked.
Which other banks transfer to Skywards?
Bilt Rewards (1:1 · Instant), Capital One Miles (1:0.75 · Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:0.8 · Instant), as listed on Aug 27, 2026.