Fly to Saudi Arabia with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to 4 airports in Saudi Arabia from other countries in the last 30 days, on 81 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $72.22 taxes (12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 81
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 6,250 Amex points
- DXB–RUH · Skywards 5:4
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 12,500 Amex points
- CAI–JED · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 21,000 Amex points
- DOH–RUH · Privilege Club 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Saudi Arabia
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Saudi Arabia where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Saudi Arabia are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 66 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 36 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 11 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 6 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 2 | Amex to Privilege Club |
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Lowest awards to Saudi Arabia by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Saudi Arabia 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 | Beirut (BEY) to Jeddah (JED) | 40,000 miles + $156.30 | ≈ 40,000 | 310 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 40,000 miles + $39.48 | ≈ 40,000 | 310 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $39.48 | ≈ 40,000 | 305 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 115,200 miles + $37.43 | ≈ 115,200 | 155 |
| First | New York JFK to Riyadh (RUH) | 129,500 miles + $37.43 | ≈ 129,500 | 143 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Jeddah (JED) | 482,500 miles + $33.93 | ≈ 482,500 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Riyadh (RUH) | 60,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 60,000 | 238 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 60,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 60,000 | 176 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Riyadh (RUH) | 16,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 16,000 | 244 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 20,000 miles + $7.73 | ≈ 20,000 | 247 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 22,500 miles + $39.48 | ≈ 22,500 | 296 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) | 21,500 miles + $107.22 | ≈ 21,500 | 305 |
| Business | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jeddah (JED) | 29,500 miles + $76.73 | ≈ 29,500 | 7 |
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 34,500 miles + $292.99 | ≈ 34,500 | 307 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $231.73 | ≈ 40,000 | 265 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $199.43 | ≈ 40,000 | 248 |
| Premium Economy | Geneva (GVA) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $188.63 | ≈ 40,000 | 174 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) | 9,500 miles + $87.62 | ≈ 9,500 | 313 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 11,000 miles + $65.32 | ≈ 11,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jeddah (JED) | 13,500 miles + $56.43 | ≈ 13,500 | 7 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Rome (FCO) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 points + $48.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 126 |
| Business | Algiers (ALG) to Jeddah (JED) | 40,000 points + $29.23 | ≈ 40,000 | 1 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 48,000 points + $129.17 | ≈ 48,000 | 117 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 24,000 points + $281.17 | ≈ 24,000 | 62 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) | 24,000 points + $540.29 | ≈ 24,000 | 60 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to Riyadh (RUH) | 31,500 points + $222.66 | ≈ 31,500 | 64 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 12,000 points + $194.74 | ≈ 12,000 | 161 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) | 12,000 points + $295.09 | ≈ 12,000 | 147 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Jeddah (JED) | 15,500 points + $98.04 | ≈ 15,500 | 4 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 12,500 points + $72.22 | ≈ 12,500 | 327 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 12,500 points + $77.23 | ≈ 12,500 | 323 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 22,500 points + $77.23 | ≈ 22,500 | 324 |
| First | Bangkok (BKK) to Jeddah (JED) | 95,000 points + $75.53 | ≈ 95,000 | 176 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 43,800 points + $66.33 | ≈ 43,800 | 312 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 46,400 points + $83.63 | ≈ 46,400 | 311 |
| Premium Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 50,400 points + $104.82 | ≈ 50,400 | 141 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 7,500 points + $67.52 | ≈ 7,500 | 327 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 7,500 points + $77.23 | ≈ 7,500 | 323 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 15,000 points + $63.83 | ≈ 15,000 | 328 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 20,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 25,000 | 325 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 20,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 25,000 | 310 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Medina (MED) | 20,000 miles + $295.44 | ≈ 25,000 | 298 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 18,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 22,500 | 284 |
| Premium Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 35,000 miles + $170.44 | ≈ 43,750 | 23 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 5,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 6,250 | 326 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 5,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 6,250 | 311 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Medina (MED) | 5,000 miles + $118.45 | ≈ 6,250 | 294 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 21,000 points + $248.63 | ≈ 21,000 | 323 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 31,500 points + $249.02 | ≈ 31,500 | 327 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 62,100 points + $340.77 | ≈ 62,100 | 276 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 34,800 points + $248.63 | ≈ 34,800 | 220 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 52,400 points + $248.63 | ≈ 52,400 | 192 |
| First | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 133,400 points + $589.75 | ≈ 133,400 | 136 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 18,900 points + $84.18 | ≈ 18,900 | 284 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 57,500 points + $306.45 | ≈ 57,500 | 11 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 58,200 points + $435.11 | ≈ 58,200 | 192 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 10,200 points + $84.18 | ≈ 10,200 | 323 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 15,200 points + $84.31 | ≈ 15,200 | 310 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 28,200 points + $330.80 | ≈ 28,200 | 280 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 55,000 miles + $35.26 | ≈ 55,000 | 193 |
| Business | Guangzhou (CAN) to Jeddah (JED) | 75,000 miles + $57.81 | ≈ 75,000 | 128 |
| Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 30,000 miles + $35.26 | ≈ 30,000 | 216 |
| Economy | Guangzhou (CAN) to Jeddah (JED) | 45,000 miles + $57.81 | ≈ 45,000 | 102 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 55,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 55,000 | 13 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 14,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 14,000 | 158 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,000 | 326 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Jeddah (JED) | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,000 | 316 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 7,000 | 327 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Jeddah (JED) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 7,000 | 320 |
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 Saudi Arabia with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Saudi Arabia?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Saudi Arabia from another country in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $72.22 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED): ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $72.22 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 Saudi Arabia?
Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 66 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 36 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 11 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 8 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 6 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 5 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 3 routes) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 2 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.