Fly EL AL with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 2 partner programs whose lowest award AwardTool observed was on EL AL on every open date, on 21 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: ≈ 150,000 Amex points + $9.60 taxes (150,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), New York JFK to Tel Aviv (TLV).
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- Partner programs
- 2
- Routes on EL AL
- 21
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 150,000 Amex points
- JFK–TLV · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest premium economy
- ≈ 52,300 Amex points
- ATH–LHR · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners whose lowest awards were on EL AL
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes where EL AL was the only airline on the program's lowest award.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 18 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Qantas |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest EL AL awards by Amex partner
The lowest one-way awards on EL AL AwardTool observed in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 150,000 points + $9.60 | ≈ 150,000 | 25 |
| Business | Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York JFK | 150,000 points + $56.46 | ≈ 150,000 | 23 |
| Business | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 150,000 points + $41.68 | ≈ 150,000 | 20 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 84,000 points + $41.68 | ≈ 84,000 | 42 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York JFK | 84,000 points + $56.46 | ≈ 84,000 | 33 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Boston (BOS) | 84,000 points + $56.46 | ≈ 84,000 | 3 |
| Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 62,000 points + $41.68 | ≈ 62,000 | 45 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Economy | Athens (ATH) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 52,300 points + $38.91 | ≈ 52,300 | 45 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Bucharest (OTP) | 52,300 points + $115.52 | ≈ 52,300 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Athens (ATH) | 52,300 points + $121.78 | ≈ 52,300 | 3 |
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 EL AL with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly EL AL in business class?
The lowest business-class award on EL AL that AwardTool observed with an Amex partner in the last 30 days was 150,000 points + $9.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, New York JFK to Tel Aviv (TLV): ≈ 150,000 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 EL AL in premium economy?
The lowest premium economy award on EL AL that AwardTool observed with an Amex partner in the last 30 days was 52,300 points + $38.91 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Athens (ATH) to London Heathrow (LHR): ≈ 52,300 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.
Which Amex transfer partners had their lowest awards on EL AL?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 18 routes) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 3 routes), counting routes where EL AL was the only airline on the program's lowest award on every open date in the last 30 days.