Fly to Asia with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 11 programs that showed award space to 51 airports in Asia from outside Asia in the last 30 days, on 646 routes. Lowest business class from North America: ≈ 59,000 Amex points + $1,194.93 taxes (59,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New Delhi (DEL).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 11
- Routes with award space
- 646
- Lowest economy from North America
- ≈ 12,000 Amex points
- JFK–DEL · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest business class from North America
- ≈ 59,000 Amex points
- YYZ–DEL · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class from North America
- ≈ 140,000 Amex points
- YYZ–SIN · Aeroplan 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Asia
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes into Asia where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Asia are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 355 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 309 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 295 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 295 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 281 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 270 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 199 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 93 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 24 | Amex to Club Premier |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 18 | Amex to TrueBlue |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 | Instant | 17 | Amex to Asia Miles |
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Lowest awards to Asia by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Asia in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 20,000 miles + $121.10 | ≈ 20,000 | 11 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 22,000 miles + $120.50 | ≈ 22,000 | 160 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA) | 26,000 miles + $116.80 | ≈ 26,000 | 6 |
| Premium Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) | 33,000 miles + $182.10 | ≈ 33,000 | 10 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Bangalore (BLR) | 37,500 miles + $503.80 | ≈ 37,500 | 297 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 37,500 miles + $325.90 | ≈ 37,500 | 130 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ahmedabad (AMD) | 11,000 miles + $76.80 | ≈ 11,000 | 26 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 11,500 miles + $80.00 | ≈ 11,500 | 288 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 11,500 miles + $80.20 | ≈ 11,500 | 28 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 46,000 points + $243.80 | ≈ 46,000 | 293 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 46,000 points + $243.80 | ≈ 46,000 | 289 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 46,000 points + $248.96 | ≈ 46,000 | 276 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 78,400 points + $248.96 | ≈ 78,400 | 199 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Kolkata (CCU) | 78,400 points + $243.80 | ≈ 78,400 | 182 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 78,400 points + $243.80 | ≈ 78,400 | 172 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 41,400 points + $85.36 | ≈ 41,400 | 234 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Bangalore (BLR) | 41,400 points + $87.12 | ≈ 41,400 | 213 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 41,400 points + $82.16 | ≈ 41,400 | 202 |
| Economy | Perth (PER) to Bali (DPS) | 16,600 points + $89.25 | ≈ 16,600 | 304 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 points + $100.42 | ≈ 20,700 | 335 |
| Economy | Melbourne (MEL) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 points + $84.83 | ≈ 20,700 | 332 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Palau (ROR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 35,000 miles + $10.10 | ≈ 35,000 | 4 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Mumbai (BOM) | 45,000 miles + $38.28 | ≈ 45,000 | 185 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to New Delhi (DEL) | 45,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 45,000 | 10 |
| Economy | Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN) | 18,760 miles + $57.10 | ≈ 18,760 | 17 |
| Economy | Palau (ROR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 20,000 miles + $10.10 | ≈ 20,000 | 183 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Mumbai (BOM) | 25,000 miles + $38.28 | ≈ 25,000 | 219 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to New Delhi (DEL) | 65,000 miles + $55.53 | ≈ 65,000 | 279 |
| Business | Melbourne (MEL) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 65,000 miles + $77.33 | ≈ 65,000 | 238 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Mumbai (BOM) | 65,000 miles + $1,021.55 | ≈ 65,000 | 229 |
| First | Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 175,000 miles + $69.23 | ≈ 175,000 | 320 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 180,000 miles + $82.80 | ≈ 180,000 | 315 |
| First | Vancouver (YVR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 180,000 miles + $68.58 | ≈ 180,000 | 310 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 64,600 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 64,600 | 311 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 69,700 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 69,700 | 328 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Singapore (SIN) | 83,000 miles + $13.00 | ≈ 83,000 | 117 |
| Economy | Palau (ROR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 17,500 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 17,500 | 142 |
| Economy | Guam (GUM) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 17,500 miles + $14.90 | ≈ 17,500 | 117 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 23,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 23,000 | 330 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 22,500 points + $64.20 | ≈ 22,500 | 327 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 22,500 points + $68.40 | ≈ 22,500 | 327 |
| Business | Muscat (MCT) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 22,500 points + $82.20 | ≈ 22,500 | 326 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 40,000 points + $68.40 | ≈ 40,000 | 43 |
| First | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 90,000 points + $75.81 | ≈ 90,000 | 1 |
| First | Jeddah (JED) to Bangkok (BKK) | 95,000 points + $90.93 | ≈ 95,000 | 164 |
| Premium Economy | Doha (DOH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 42,100 points + $100.65 | ≈ 42,100 | 204 |
| Premium Economy | Muscat (MCT) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 44,800 points + $82.20 | ≈ 44,800 | 270 |
| Premium Economy | Muscat (MCT) to the Maldives (MLE) | 47,800 points + $76.80 | ≈ 47,800 | 2 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 15,000 points + $67.50 | ≈ 15,000 | 327 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 15,000 points + $64.20 | ≈ 15,000 | 325 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 15,000 points + $69.60 | ≈ 15,000 | 324 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) | 23,000 points + $840.44 | ≈ 23,000 | 309 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to New Delhi (DEL) | 23,000 points + $797.13 | ≈ 23,000 | 296 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Mumbai (BOM) | 31,000 points + $593.00 | ≈ 31,000 | 255 |
| First | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 181,500 points + $29.90 | ≈ 181,500 | 1 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 181,500 points + $83.09 | ≈ 181,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Mumbai (BOM) | 21,000 points + $538.20 | ≈ 21,000 | 321 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Bangalore (BLR) | 21,000 points + $540.80 | ≈ 21,000 | 311 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL) | 21,000 points + $538.80 | ≈ 21,000 | 305 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Mumbai (BOM) | 10,000 points + $281.74 | ≈ 10,000 | 257 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to New Delhi (DEL) | 10,000 points + $281.93 | ≈ 10,000 | 243 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Bangalore (BLR) | 10,000 points + $283.92 | ≈ 10,000 | 236 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Lahore (LHE) | 36,000 miles + $262.76 | ≈ 45,000 | 328 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Karachi (KHI) | 36,000 miles + $262.76 | ≈ 45,000 | 325 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) | 36,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 45,000 | 322 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) | 32,000 miles + $93.94 | ≈ 40,000 | 102 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Karachi (KHI) | 32,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 40,000 | 101 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 32,000 miles + $93.94 | ≈ 40,000 | 56 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Karachi (KHI) | 10,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 12,500 | 329 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Lahore (LHE) | 10,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 12,500 | 295 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) | 10,000 miles + $93.94 | ≈ 12,500 | 287 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 295 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 253 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 35,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 316 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 264 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 82,000 Avios + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 82,000 | 283 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 96,500 Avios + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 96,500 | 294 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 354 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 320 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 303 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 186,200 points + $75.74 | ≈ 116,375 | 321 |
| Business | Denver (DEN) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 206,000 points + $98.33 | ≈ 128,750 | 326 |
| Business | Houston (IAH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 206,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 128,750 | 323 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 76,700 points + $75.74 | ≈ 47,938 | 314 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 104,800 points + $74.93 | ≈ 65,500 | 308 |
| Premium Economy | Houston (IAH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 150,400 points + $98.51 | ≈ 94,000 | 260 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 67,500 points + $75.74 | ≈ 42,188 | 322 |
| Economy | Houston (IAH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 74,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 46,250 | 330 |
| Economy | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 74,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 46,250 | 329 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 19,300 points + $43.45 | ≈ 24,125 | 15 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 21,700 points + $52.75 | ≈ 27,125 | 15 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 21,700 points + $52.75 | ≈ 27,125 | 14 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 9,700 points + $43.45 | ≈ 12,125 | 185 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 11,000 points + $52.75 | ≈ 13,750 | 243 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 11,000 points + $52.75 | ≈ 13,750 | 190 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 91,000 miles + $580.13 | ≈ 113,750 | 160 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 91,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 113,750 | 66 |
| Business | Seattle (SEA) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 91,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 113,750 | 51 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 125,000 miles + $580.13 | ≈ 156,250 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 65,000 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,000 miles + $575.42 | ≈ 65,000 | 227 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 65,000 | 223 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 27,000 miles + $87.64 | ≈ 33,750 | 309 |
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 27,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 33,750 | 281 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 27,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 33,750 | 265 |
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.
Amex points by country in Asia
Countries in Asia with award space from the bank's partner programs, by number of routes from outside Asia.
- Fly to China with Amex points113 routes
- Fly to India with Amex points107 routes
- Fly to Japan with Amex points91 routes
- Fly to Thailand with Amex points57 routes
- Fly to South Korea with Amex points48 routes
- Fly to Hong Kong with Amex points36 routes
- Fly to Singapore with Amex points36 routes
- Fly to Taiwan with Amex points32 routes
- Fly to Vietnam with Amex points30 routes
- Fly to Indonesia with Amex points24 routes
- Fly to Malaysia with Amex points18 routes
- Fly to the Maldives with Amex points16 routes
- Fly to the Philippines with Amex points14 routes
- Fly to Pakistan with Amex points9 routes
- Fly to Nepal with Amex points8 routes
- Fly to Sri Lanka with Amex points2 routes
- Bangladesh: 2 routes
- Kyrgyzstan: 1 route
- Laos: 1 route
- Uzbekistan: 1 route
Questions about flying to Asia with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Asia?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed into Asia from North America in the last 30 days was 59,000 points + $1,194.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New Delhi (DEL): ≈ 59,000 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 economy to Asia?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed into Asia from North America in the last 30 days was 12,000 points + $302.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL): ≈ 12,000 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.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to Asia?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 355 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 309 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 295 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 295 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 281 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 270 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 199 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 93 routes) and 3 other programs, counting published routes into Asia with award space in the last 30 days.