Fly to China with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 9 programs that showed award space to 27 airports in China from other countries in the last 30 days, on 248 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 13,125 Amex points + $61.10 taxes (13,125 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 9
- International routes with award space
- 248
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 4,375 Amex points
- TPE–PVG · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 13,125 Amex points
- TPE–PVG · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 45,700 Amex points
- HND–PVG · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners with award space to China
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into China where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within China are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 133 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 124 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 122 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 78 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 69 | Amex to Qantas |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 63 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 31 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 6 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 3 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to China by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into China from other countries 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 | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 13,125 miles + $61.10 | ≈ 13,125 | 60 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Ningbo (NGB) | 15,000 miles + $86.20 | ≈ 15,000 | 290 |
| Business | Hanoi (HAN) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 15,000 miles + $91.00 | ≈ 15,000 | 55 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 32,500 miles + $133.70 | ≈ 32,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 37,500 miles + $325.90 | ≈ 37,500 | 130 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 37,500 miles + $610.90 | ≈ 37,500 | 100 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 37,500 miles + $331.50 | ≈ 37,500 | 96 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 4,375 miles + $61.10 | ≈ 4,375 | 58 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Ningbo (NGB) | 5,000 miles + $86.20 | ≈ 5,000 | 222 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) | 5,000 miles + $17.50 | ≈ 5,000 | 11 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Manila (MNL) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 30,000 miles + $40.90 | ≈ 30,000 | 316 |
| Business | Manila (MNL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 30,000 miles + $44.90 | ≈ 30,000 | 311 |
| Business | Taipei Songshan (TSA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 30,000 miles + $25.09 | ≈ 30,000 | 272 |
| First | Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 313,800 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 313,800 | 321 |
| First | New York JFK to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 337,300 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 337,300 | 309 |
| First | Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 342,200 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 342,200 | 323 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 106,100 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 106,100 | 301 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 108,300 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 108,300 | 322 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 111,600 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 111,600 | 318 |
| Economy | Manila (MNL) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 17,500 miles + $40.90 | ≈ 17,500 | 316 |
| Economy | Manila (MNL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 17,500 miles + $44.90 | ≈ 17,500 | 312 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 17,500 miles + $25.09 | ≈ 17,500 | 302 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shenyang (SHE) | 14,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 14,500 | 159 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) | 14,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 14,500 | 157 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tianjin (TSN) | 15,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 15,500 | 152 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,000 points + $271.13 | ≈ 42,000 | 42 |
| Premium Economy | Munich (MUC) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,000 points + $330.49 | ≈ 42,000 | 41 |
| Premium Economy | Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,000 points + $259.57 | ≈ 42,000 | 41 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shenyang (SHE) | 5,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 5,500 | 158 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) | 5,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 5,500 | 155 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Fuzhou (FOC) | 5,500 points + $51.59 | ≈ 5,500 | 143 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 14,780 miles + $16.80 | ≈ 14,780 | 182 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 14,780 miles + $23.60 | ≈ 14,780 | 101 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 14,780 miles + $16.50 | ≈ 14,780 | 81 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 8,230 miles + $16.80 | ≈ 8,230 | 244 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 8,230 miles + $23.60 | ≈ 8,230 | 128 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 8,230 miles + $16.50 | ≈ 8,230 | 127 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 21,000 points + $79.36 | ≈ 21,000 | 324 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 21,000 points + $65.18 | ≈ 21,000 | 322 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 21,000 points + $65.48 | ≈ 21,000 | 318 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 45,700 points + $143.22 | ≈ 45,700 | 4 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 45,700 points + $143.22 | ≈ 45,700 | 4 |
| First | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 45,700 points + $143.22 | ≈ 45,700 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 16,600 points + $65.18 | ≈ 16,600 | 272 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 24,900 points + $70.45 | ≈ 24,900 | 296 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 24,900 points + $70.45 | ≈ 24,900 | 293 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 11,000 points + $44.89 | ≈ 11,000 | 242 |
| Economy | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 11,000 points + $44.82 | ≈ 11,000 | 238 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) | 11,000 points + $44.89 | ≈ 11,000 | 237 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 20,000 points + $45.30 | ≈ 20,000 | 174 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 20,000 points + $45.30 | ≈ 20,000 | 149 |
| Business | Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG) | 20,000 points + $62.40 | ≈ 20,000 | 142 |
| First | Boston (BOS) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 238,268 points + $81.21 | ≈ 238,268 | 13 |
| First | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 279,996 points + $81.31 | ≈ 279,996 | 7 |
| First | Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 321,239 points + $81.31 | ≈ 321,239 | 16 |
| Premium Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 67,653 points + $55.80 | ≈ 67,653 | 328 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 80,714 points + $83.61 | ≈ 80,714 | 345 |
| Premium Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 80,714 points + $90.80 | ≈ 80,714 | 334 |
| Economy | Bangkok (BKK) to Kunming (KMG) | 8,000 points + $62.40 | ≈ 8,000 | 326 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 8,000 points + $45.30 | ≈ 8,000 | 304 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 8,000 points + $45.30 | ≈ 8,000 | 282 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 320 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 306 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 69,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 86,250 | 302 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 62,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 77,500 | 218 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 62,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 77,500 | 183 |
| Premium Economy | Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 75,000 miles + $229.90 | ≈ 93,750 | 149 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 322 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 313 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 20,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 25,000 | 306 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chongqing (CKG) | 50,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 137 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 50,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 125 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 295 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (CAN) | 25,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,000 | 303 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Chongqing (CKG) | 25,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,000 | 136 |
| Economy | Helsinki (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 323 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 17,500 points + $23.40 | ≈ 21,875 | 262 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 49,400 points + $77.70 | ≈ 61,750 | 101 |
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 77,400 points + $74.40 | ≈ 96,750 | 2 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 8,000 points + $23.40 | ≈ 10,000 | 266 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 22,000 points + $68.80 | ≈ 27,500 | 100 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 32,000 points + $74.40 | ≈ 40,000 | 148 |
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 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.
Questions about flying to China with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to China?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to China from another country in the last 30 days was 13,125 miles + $61.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG): ≈ 13,125 Amex points + $61.10 taxes 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 award space to China?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 133 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 124 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 122 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 78 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 69 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 63 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 31 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 6 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 3 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.