Fly to the Maldives with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to the Maldives (MLE) from other countries in the last 30 days, on 20 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 27,000 Amex points + $116.80 taxes (27,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Abu Dhabi (AUH) to the Maldives (MLE).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 20
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 11,500 Amex points
- FRA–MLE · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 27,000 Amex points
- AUH–MLE · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 78,400 Amex points
- DXB–MLE · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners with award space to the Maldives
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into the Maldives where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within the Maldives are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 12 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 12 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 7 | Amex to Skywards |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 7 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 1 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to the Maldives by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into the Maldives 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 Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 40,000 points + $65.05 | ≈ 40,000 | 330 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 40,000 points + $64.20 | ≈ 40,000 | 316 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE) | 40,000 points + $70.40 | ≈ 40,000 | 46 |
| First | Bangkok (BKK) to the Maldives (MLE) | 131,000 points + $88.30 | ≈ 131,000 | 59 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 143,000 points + $120.71 | ≈ 143,000 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Muscat (MCT) to the Maldives (MLE) | 47,800 points + $76.80 | ≈ 47,800 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 48,400 points + $78.20 | ≈ 48,400 | 198 |
| Premium Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 51,200 points + $97.35 | ≈ 51,200 | 275 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 25,000 points + $78.20 | ≈ 25,000 | 339 |
| Economy | Bangkok (BKK) to the Maldives (MLE) | 25,000 points + $62.40 | ≈ 25,000 | 325 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 26,700 points + $64.20 | ≈ 26,700 | 316 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 27,000 miles + $116.80 | ≈ 27,000 | 38 |
| Business | Riyadh (RUH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 42,500 miles + $206.33 | ≈ 42,500 | 117 |
| Business | Jeddah (JED) to the Maldives (MLE) | 44,500 miles + $225.63 | ≈ 44,500 | 107 |
| Premium Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 50,000 miles + $262.40 | ≈ 50,000 | 27 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to the Maldives (MLE) | 65,000 miles + $364.00 | ≈ 65,000 | 15 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to the Maldives (MLE) | 72,000 miles + $182.60 | ≈ 72,000 | 24 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 15,000 miles + $76.80 | ≈ 15,000 | 194 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 18,000 miles + $132.75 | ≈ 18,000 | 55 |
| Economy | Bangkok (BKK) to the Maldives (MLE) | 19,500 miles + $96.00 | ≈ 19,500 | 3 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 65,000 miles + $159.34 | ≈ 65,000 | 125 |
| Business | Rome (FCO) to the Maldives (MLE) | 65,000 miles + $70.07 | ≈ 65,000 | 39 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 65,000 miles + $413.32 | ≈ 65,000 | 28 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to the Maldives (MLE) | 495,000 miles + $46.90 | ≈ 495,000 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to the Maldives (MLE) | 345,000 miles + $74.40 | ≈ 345,000 | 85 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 35,000 miles + $159.34 | ≈ 35,000 | 170 |
| Economy | Rome (FCO) to the Maldives (MLE) | 35,000 miles + $70.07 | ≈ 35,000 | 106 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 35,000 miles + $440.03 | ≈ 35,000 | 72 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 50,000 miles + $262.76 | ≈ 62,500 | 299 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 72,000 miles + $806.63 | ≈ 90,000 | 299 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 72,000 miles + $1,060.12 | ≈ 90,000 | 280 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 45,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 56,250 | 182 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 65,000 miles + $542.49 | ≈ 81,250 | 65 |
| Premium Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 65,000 miles + $284.48 | ≈ 81,250 | 52 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 15,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 18,750 | 329 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 25,000 miles + $284.48 | ≈ 31,250 | 317 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 25,000 miles + $351.28 | ≈ 31,250 | 313 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 57,500 points + $792.82 | ≈ 57,500 | 150 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 170,000 points + $499.66 | ≈ 170,000 | 27 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 358,000 points + $585.41 | ≈ 358,000 | 23 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to the Maldives (MLE) | 25,000 points + $607.82 | ≈ 25,000 | 148 |
| Premium Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 30,000 points + $296.07 | ≈ 30,000 | 63 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 54,000 points + $366.24 | ≈ 54,000 | 41 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 11,500 points + $274.08 | ≈ 11,500 | 78 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 19,500 points + $189.24 | ≈ 19,500 | 50 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to the Maldives (MLE) | 44,500 points + $399.36 | ≈ 44,500 | 32 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 46,000 points + $107.77 | ≈ 46,000 | 308 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 46,000 points + $243.80 | ≈ 46,000 | 293 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 108,000 points + $421.44 | ≈ 108,000 | 161 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 78,400 points + $243.80 | ≈ 78,400 | 168 |
| First | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 169,200 points + $807.54 | ≈ 169,200 | 94 |
| First | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 177,300 points + $693.40 | ≈ 177,300 | 94 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 41,400 points + $82.16 | ≈ 41,400 | 202 |
| Premium Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 85,000 points + $152.96 | ≈ 85,000 | 116 |
| Premium Economy | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 97,200 points + $210.56 | ≈ 97,200 | 96 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 22,800 points + $82.16 | ≈ 22,800 | 304 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 23,000 points + $107.77 | ≈ 23,000 | 333 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Maldives (MLE) | 39,900 points + $284.68 | ≈ 39,900 | 190 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 55,440 miles + $55.10 | ≈ 55,440 | 206 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to the Maldives (MLE) | 25,000 miles + $27.30 | ≈ 25,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 29,040 miles + $55.10 | ≈ 29,040 | 266 |
| Economy | Beijing Capital (PEK) to the Maldives (MLE) | 30,000 miles + $19.93 | ≈ 30,000 | 76 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 21,700 points + $52.75 | ≈ 27,125 | 15 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 11,000 points + $52.75 | ≈ 13,750 | 243 |
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 the Maldives with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to the Maldives?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to the Maldives from another country in the last 30 days was 27,000 miles + $116.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Abu Dhabi (AUH) to the Maldives (MLE): ≈ 27,000 Amex points + $116.80 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 the Maldives?
Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 12 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 12 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 8 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 7 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 7 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 5 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 3 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 1 route), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.