Fly to Italy with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 10 programs that showed award space to 9 airports in Italy from other countries in the last 30 days, on 156 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 8,000 Amex points + $94.77 taxes (8,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate (LIN).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 10
- International routes with award space
- 156
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 4,000 Amex points
- FRA–LIN · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 8,000 Amex points
- FRA–LIN · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 75,000 Amex points
- DEL–FCO · Aeroplan 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Italy
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Italy where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Italy are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 87 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 73 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 72 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 57 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 49 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 34 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 11 | Amex to Club Premier |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 8 | 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 Italy by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Italy 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.
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Bucharest (OTP) to Rome (FCO) | 25,000 miles + $26.05 | ≈ 25,000 | 307 |
| Business | Munich (MUC) to Rome (FCO) | 25,000 miles + $80.12 | ≈ 25,000 | 290 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome (FCO) | 25,000 miles + $84.68 | ≈ 25,000 | 284 |
| First | Charlotte (CLT) to Rome (FCO) | 125,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 125,000 | 329 |
| First | Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) | 125,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 125,000 | 328 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Rome (FCO) | 125,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 125,000 | 326 |
| Premium Economy | Charlotte (CLT) to Rome (FCO) | 75,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 75,000 | 329 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 75,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 75,000 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Rome (FCO) | 75,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 75,000 | 326 |
| Economy | Bucharest (OTP) to Rome (FCO) | 15,000 miles + $26.05 | ≈ 15,000 | 264 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 15,000 miles + $101.73 | ≈ 15,000 | 248 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome (FCO) | 15,000 miles + $61.05 | ≈ 15,000 | 245 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate (LIN) | 8,000 points + $94.77 | ≈ 8,000 | 280 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome (FCO) | 8,000 points + $94.77 | ≈ 8,000 | 274 |
| Business | Zurich (ZRH) to Rome (FCO) | 8,000 points + $62.37 | ≈ 8,000 | 253 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 24,000 points + $179.60 | ≈ 24,000 | 99 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Rome (FCO) | 24,000 points + $179.60 | ≈ 24,000 | 94 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Venice (VCE) | 24,000 points + $179.60 | ≈ 24,000 | 86 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate (LIN) | 4,000 points + $93.02 | ≈ 4,000 | 231 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 4,000 points + $50.54 | ≈ 4,000 | 213 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 4,000 points + $119.04 | ≈ 4,000 | 199 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rome (FCO) | 15,000 miles + $75.20 | ≈ 15,000 | 330 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Venice (VCE) | 15,000 miles + $76.00 | ≈ 15,000 | 98 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Venice (VCE) | 17,500 miles + $99.80 | ≈ 17,500 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Rome (FCO) | 30,000 miles + $242.20 | ≈ 30,000 | 316 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO) | 30,000 miles + $242.10 | ≈ 30,000 | 300 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 30,000 miles + $247.50 | ≈ 30,000 | 296 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Venice (VCE) | 7,000 miles + $98.00 | ≈ 7,000 | 4 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rome (FCO) | 8,000 miles + $48.40 | ≈ 8,000 | 330 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Florence (FLR) | 8,000 miles + $48.50 | ≈ 8,000 | 326 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Madrid (MAD) to Rome (FCO) | 12,500 points + $49.20 | ≈ 12,500 | 326 |
| Business | Zurich (ZRH) to Rome (FCO) | 12,500 points + $63.90 | ≈ 12,500 | 323 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome (FCO) | 12,500 points + $94.80 | ≈ 12,500 | 322 |
| First | New Delhi (DEL) to Rome (FCO) | 75,000 points + $51.46 | ≈ 75,000 | 295 |
| First | New Delhi (DEL) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 100,000 points + $125.76 | ≈ 100,000 | 36 |
| First | Bangkok (BKK) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 120,000 points + $73.30 | ≈ 120,000 | 8 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 56,382 points + $56.50 | ≈ 56,382 | 325 |
| Premium Economy | Boston (BOS) to Florence (FLR) | 65,720 points + $122.71 | ≈ 65,720 | 318 |
| Premium Economy | Philadelphia (PHL) to Venice (VCE) | 65,801 points + $131.41 | ≈ 65,801 | 327 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Rome (FCO) | 7,500 points + $49.20 | ≈ 7,500 | 328 |
| Economy | Zurich (ZRH) to Rome (FCO) | 7,500 points + $63.90 | ≈ 7,500 | 323 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome (FCO) | 7,500 points + $94.80 | ≈ 7,500 | 322 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 21,000 points + $101.06 | ≈ 21,000 | 319 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 21,000 points + $154.55 | ≈ 21,000 | 309 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Venice (VCE) | 21,000 points + $177.41 | ≈ 21,000 | 293 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 123,200 points + $412.88 | ≈ 123,200 | 210 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Rome (FCO) | 123,200 points + $412.88 | ≈ 123,200 | 203 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Venice (VCE) | 123,200 points + $412.88 | ≈ 123,200 | 106 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 47,700 points + $61.42 | ≈ 47,700 | 156 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Venice (VCE) | 47,700 points + $135.33 | ≈ 47,700 | 93 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Rome (FCO) | 52,300 points + $61.42 | ≈ 52,300 | 67 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 11,500 points + $68.07 | ≈ 11,500 | 313 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 11,500 points + $126.42 | ≈ 11,500 | 305 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Venice (VCE) | 11,500 points + $175.65 | ≈ 11,500 | 292 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Barcelona (BCN) to Rome (FCO) | 20,000 miles + $21.70 | ≈ 20,000 | 314 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 20,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 20,000 | 55 |
| Business | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 59,500 miles + $53.90 | ≈ 59,500 | 6 |
| Economy | Barcelona (BCN) to Rome (FCO) | 12,100 miles + $35.90 | ≈ 12,100 | 324 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 12,500 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 12,500 | 204 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 29,750 miles + $45.80 | ≈ 29,750 | 188 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Rome (FCO) | 150,000 points + $75.74 | ≈ 93,750 | 253 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO) | 225,000 points + $99.14 | ≈ 140,625 | 251 |
| Business | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rome (FCO) | 225,000 points + $99.31 | ≈ 140,625 | 248 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Rome (FCO) | 74,600 points + $75.74 | ≈ 46,625 | 236 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) | 148,200 points + $99.31 | ≈ 92,625 | 191 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Rome (FCO) | 151,400 points + $99.14 | ≈ 94,625 | 178 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Rome (FCO) | 59,000 points + $75.74 | ≈ 36,875 | 256 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) | 97,900 points + $99.31 | ≈ 61,188 | 256 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Rome (FCO) | 100,500 points + $99.14 | ≈ 62,813 | 225 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Rome (FCO) | 59,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 73,750 | 328 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 59,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 73,750 | 323 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Venice (VCE) | 59,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 73,750 | 295 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 53,000 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 66,250 | 222 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Rome (FCO) | 53,000 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 66,250 | 117 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 53,000 miles + $123.00 | ≈ 66,250 | 79 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 17,500 miles + $123.00 | ≈ 21,875 | 324 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Rome (FCO) | 17,500 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 21,875 | 322 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 17,500 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 21,875 | 321 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Rome (FCO) | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 43,000 | 293 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 43,000 | 288 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO) | 77,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 77,250 | 144 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Rome (FCO) | 21,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,500 | 329 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 21,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,500 | 329 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Rome (FCO) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 329 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 29,600 points + $37.75 | ≈ 37,000 | 15 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Rome (FCO) | 29,600 points + $37.75 | ≈ 37,000 | 9 |
| Business | Boston (BOS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 128,400 points + $152.90 | ≈ 160,500 | 13 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Rome (FCO) | 14,800 points + $37.75 | ≈ 18,500 | 267 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 14,800 points + $37.75 | ≈ 18,500 | 215 |
| Economy | Boston (BOS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 24,700 points + $152.90 | ≈ 30,875 | 194 |
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 Italy with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Italy?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Italy from another country in the last 30 days was 8,000 points + $94.77 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate (LIN): ≈ 8,000 Amex points + $94.77 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 Italy?
Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 87 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 73 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 72 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 57 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 49 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 34 routes), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6, 11 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 8 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.