Fly to Portugal with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in Portugal from other countries in the last 30 days, on 60 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $100.10 taxes (12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 60
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,500 Amex points
- GVA–LIS · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 12,500 Amex points
- LHR–LIS · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 125,000 Amex points
- MIA–LIS · SkyMiles 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Portugal
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Portugal where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Portugal are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 39 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 21 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 19 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 19 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 19 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 15 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 1 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 1 | Amex to Privilege Club |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest awards to Portugal by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Portugal 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 | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 12,500 points + $100.10 | ≈ 12,500 | 324 |
| Business | Barcelona (BCN) to Lisbon (LIS) | 12,500 points + $48.10 | ≈ 12,500 | 322 |
| Business | Geneva (GVA) to Lisbon (LIS) | 12,500 points + $67.20 | ≈ 12,500 | 317 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to Lisbon (LIS) | 175,968 points + $79.31 | ≈ 175,968 | 5 |
| First | Austin (AUS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 286,237 points + $78.91 | ≈ 286,237 | 1 |
| First | Philadelphia (PHL) to Lisbon (LIS) | 301,177 points + $83.61 | ≈ 301,177 | 5 |
| Premium Economy | Philadelphia (PHL) to Lisbon (LIS) | 55,854 points + $78.91 | ≈ 55,854 | 321 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Lisbon (LIS) | 56,177 points + $64.20 | ≈ 56,177 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | Cleveland (CLE) to Lisbon (LIS) | 56,522 points + $59.71 | ≈ 56,522 | 80 |
| Economy | Geneva (GVA) to Lisbon (LIS) | 7,500 points + $67.20 | ≈ 7,500 | 240 |
| Economy | Rome (FCO) to Lisbon (LIS) | 15,000 points + $75.80 | ≈ 15,000 | 305 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 15,000 points + $135.10 | ≈ 15,000 | 274 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 21,000 points + $34.52 | ≈ 21,000 | 297 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 31,500 points + $98.36 | ≈ 31,500 | 336 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 31,500 points + $177.41 | ≈ 31,500 | 296 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Lisbon (LIS) | 147,800 points + $412.88 | ≈ 147,800 | 139 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Lisbon (LIS) | 295,000 points + $1,327.25 | ≈ 295,000 | 31 |
| Premium Economy | Philadelphia (PHL) to Lisbon (LIS) | 50,600 points + $1,629.00 | ≈ 50,600 | 95 |
| Premium Economy | Tel Aviv (TLV) to Lisbon (LIS) | 52,300 points + $66.77 | ≈ 52,300 | 112 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 59,800 points + $1,629.00 | ≈ 59,800 | 156 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 11,500 points + $28.68 | ≈ 11,500 | 306 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 16,100 points + $65.37 | ≈ 16,100 | 334 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lisbon (LIS) | 16,100 points + $126.42 | ≈ 16,100 | 267 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 18,480 miles + $22.70 | ≈ 18,480 | 297 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Porto (OPO) | 20,000 miles + $82.50 | ≈ 20,000 | 191 |
| Business | Brussels (BRU) to Lisbon (LIS) | 20,000 miles + $45.70 | ≈ 20,000 | 155 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 9,680 miles + $40.56 | ≈ 9,680 | 12 |
| Economy | Zurich (ZRH) to Lisbon (LIS) | 12,100 miles + $36.50 | ≈ 12,100 | 215 |
| Economy | Brussels (BRU) to Lisbon (LIS) | 12,500 miles + $45.70 | ≈ 12,500 | 241 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 25,000 miles + $94.19 | ≈ 25,000 | 290 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Porto (OPO) | 25,000 miles + $94.32 | ≈ 25,000 | 280 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Porto (OPO) | 25,000 miles + $101.53 | ≈ 25,000 | 268 |
| First | Miami (MIA) to Lisbon (LIS) | 125,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 125,000 | 328 |
| First | Philadelphia (PHL) to Lisbon (LIS) | 125,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 125,000 | 321 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 125,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 125,000 | 319 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Lisbon (LIS) | 75,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 75,000 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Lisbon (LIS) | 75,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 75,000 | 321 |
| Premium Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Lisbon (LIS) | 75,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 75,000 | 321 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Porto (OPO) | 15,000 miles + $71.43 | ≈ 15,000 | 172 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Porto (OPO) | 15,000 miles + $99.78 | ≈ 15,000 | 168 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 15,000 miles + $71.30 | ≈ 15,000 | 164 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 20,000 miles + $97.40 | ≈ 20,000 | 103 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lisbon (LIS) | 20,000 miles + $76.40 | ≈ 20,000 | 13 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Porto (OPO) | 20,000 miles + $100.40 | ≈ 20,000 | 3 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Lisbon (LIS) | 30,000 miles + $242.10 | ≈ 30,000 | 272 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 30,000 miles + $242.20 | ≈ 30,000 | 264 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Lisbon (LIS) | 30,000 miles + $246.30 | ≈ 30,000 | 221 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 8,000 miles + $73.00 | ≈ 8,000 | 103 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lisbon (LIS) | 8,000 miles + $48.50 | ≈ 8,000 | 13 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Porto (OPO) | 8,000 miles + $98.70 | ≈ 8,000 | 3 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Porto (OPO) | 25,000 points + $98.03 | ≈ 25,000 | 268 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 25,000 points + $98.03 | ≈ 25,000 | 261 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 25,000 points + $101.53 | ≈ 25,000 | 254 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Lisbon (LIS) | 24,000 points + $179.60 | ≈ 24,000 | 93 |
| Premium Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Lisbon (LIS) | 24,000 points + $214.47 | ≈ 24,000 | 72 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 24,000 points + $179.90 | ≈ 24,000 | 64 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Porto (OPO) | 7,500 points + $73.45 | ≈ 7,500 | 136 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 7,500 points + $73.45 | ≈ 7,500 | 115 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 7,500 points + $99.78 | ≈ 7,500 | 104 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Lisbon (LIS) | 53,000 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 66,250 | 60 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Lisbon (LIS) | 17,500 miles + $115.72 | ≈ 21,875 | 325 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Lisbon (LIS) | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 43,000 | 127 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Lisbon (LIS) | 21,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,500 | 282 |
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 Portugal with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Portugal?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Portugal from another country in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $100.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan, London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS): ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $100.10 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 Portugal?
Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 39 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 21 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 19 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 19 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 19 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 15 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 1 route) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 1 route), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.