Fly Emirates with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 2 partner programs whose lowest award AwardTool observed was on Emirates on every open date, on 631 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: ≈ 108,000 Amex points + $849.40 taxes (108,000 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer at 1:1), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST).
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- Partner programs
- 2
- Routes on Emirates
- 631
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 108,000 Amex points
- KUL–IST · Qantas 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 34,800 Amex points
- DXB–RUH · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners whose lowest awards were on Emirates
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes where Emirates was the only airline on the program's lowest award.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 595 | Amex to Qantas |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 73 | Amex to Aeroplan |
Amex also transfers directly to Emirates Skywards, Emirates' own program (5:4 · Instant). Its awards on Emirates are not counted here; see Amex to Emirates Skywards.
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest Emirates awards by Amex partner
The lowest one-way awards on Emirates 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 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST) | 108,000 points + $849.40 | ≈ 108,000 | 112 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Perth (PER) | 108,000 points + $741.41 | ≈ 108,000 | 65 |
| Business | Prague (PRG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 125,400 points + $872.42 | ≈ 125,400 | 142 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 34,800 points + $248.63 | ≈ 34,800 | 220 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 52,400 points + $248.63 | ≈ 52,400 | 192 |
| First | Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok (BKK) | 52,400 points + $280.00 | ≈ 52,400 | 29 |
| Premium Economy | London Stansted (STN) to Dubai (DXB) | 66,100 points + $434.26 | ≈ 66,100 | 137 |
| Premium Economy | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Jeddah (JED) | 81,300 points + $209.87 | ≈ 81,300 | 24 |
| Premium Economy | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 88,900 points + $212.94 | ≈ 88,900 | 33 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Kolkata (CCU) | 64,800 points + $268.00 | ≈ 64,800 | 101 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Geneva (GVA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 331,800 points + $85.00 | ≈ 331,800 | 2 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Newcastle (NCL) | 333,100 points + $90.71Mixed cabin | ≈ 333,100 | 52 |
| Business | Auckland (AKL) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 405,900 points + $77.90Mixed cabin | ≈ 405,900 | 81 |
| First | Manchester (MAN) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 439,800 points + $412.90 | ≈ 439,800 | 2 |
| First | Newark (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO) | 518,600 points + $95.66 | ≈ 518,600 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 78,800 points + $75.61 | ≈ 78,800 | 80 |
| Premium Economy | Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York JFK | 78,800 points + $118.10 | ≈ 78,800 | 24 |
| Premium Economy | Beijing Capital (PEK) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 156,700 points + $55.70 | ≈ 156,700 | 168 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Newcastle (NCL) | 115,300 points + $90.71 | ≈ 115,300 | 100 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Auckland (AKL) | 149,800 points + $92.80 | ≈ 149,800 | 47 |
| Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 149,800 points + $77.90 | ≈ 149,800 | 39 |
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 Emirates with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly Emirates in business class?
The lowest business-class award on Emirates that AwardTool observed with an Amex partner in the last 30 days was 108,000 points + $849.40 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST): ≈ 108,000 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 Emirates in first class?
The lowest first-class award on Emirates that AwardTool observed with an Amex partner in the last 30 days was 34,800 points + $248.63 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH): ≈ 34,800 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 Emirates?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 595 routes) and Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 73 routes), counting routes where Emirates was the only airline on the program's lowest award on every open date in the last 30 days. Amex also transfers to Emirates Skywards, Emirates' own program (5:4).