Fly British Airways with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 2 partner programs whose lowest award AwardTool observed was on British Airways on every open date, on 40 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: ≈ 21,000 Amex points + $110.08 taxes (21,000 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer at 1:1), London Heathrow (LHR) to Cologne (CGN).
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- Partner programs
- 2
- Routes on British Airways
- 40
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 21,000 Amex points
- LHR–CGN · Qantas 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 75,000 Amex points
- IAD–LHR · Privilege Club 1:1
Amex partners whose lowest awards were on British Airways
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes where British Airways was the only airline on the program's lowest award.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 31 | Amex to Qantas |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 12 | Amex to Privilege Club |
Amex also transfers directly to British Airways Executive Club, British Airways' own program (1:1 · Instant). Its awards on British Airways are not counted here; see Amex to British Airways Executive Club.
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest British Airways awards by Amex partner
The lowest one-way awards on British Airways AwardTool observed in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up.
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cologne (CGN) | 21,000 points + $110.08 | ≈ 21,000 | 9 |
| Business | Cologne (CGN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 21,000 points + $49.98 | ≈ 21,000 | 5 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) | 21,100 points + $61.33 | ≈ 21,100 | 326 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 129,200 points + $1,130.53 | ≈ 129,200 | 5 |
| First | Seattle (SEA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 129,200 points + $1,629.00 | ≈ 129,200 | 4 |
| First | Miami (MIA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 129,200 points + $1,629.00 | ≈ 129,200 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Doha (DOH) | 58,200 points + $569.97 | ≈ 58,200 | 44 |
| Premium Economy | Manchester (MAN) to Doha (DOH) | 79,200 points + $618.97 | ≈ 79,200 | 123 |
| Premium Economy | Edinburgh (EDI) to Doha (DOH) | 79,200 points + $612.66 | ≈ 79,200 | 95 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) | 11,500 points + $43.83 | ≈ 11,500 | 325 |
| Economy | Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 11,500 points + $59.83 | ≈ 11,500 | 321 |
| Economy | Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 11,500 points + $53.65 | ≈ 11,500 | 291 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Newark (EWR) | 88,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 88,000 | 116 |
| Business | Newark (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 88,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 88,000 | 98 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Denver (DEN) | 99,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 99,000 | 83 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 3 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 2 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 93,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 93,500 | 7 |
| Economy | Newark (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 27,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 27,500 | 149 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Newark (EWR) | 27,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 27,500 | 111 |
| Economy | Denver (DEN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 33,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 33,000 | 232 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Questions about flying British Airways with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly British Airways in business class?
The lowest business-class award on British Airways that AwardTool observed with an Amex partner in the last 30 days was 21,000 points + $110.08 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, London Heathrow (LHR) to Cologne (CGN): ≈ 21,000 Amex points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
How many Amex points do I need to fly British Airways in first class?
The lowest first-class award on British Airways that AwardTool observed with an Amex partner in the last 30 days was 75,000 Avios (taxes not reported) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Washington Dulles (IAD) to London Heathrow (LHR): ≈ 75,000 Amex points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had their lowest awards on British Airways?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 31 routes) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 12 routes), counting routes where British Airways was the only airline on the program's lowest award on every open date in the last 30 days. Amex also transfers to British Airways Executive Club, British Airways' own program (1:1).