Fly to the United States with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 11 programs that showed award space to 57 airports in the United States from other countries in the last 30 days, on 947 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 14,063 Amex points + $119.62 taxes (22,500 points with Aeromexico Club Premier at 1:1.6), Guadalajara (GDL) to Miami (MIA).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 11
- International routes with award space
- 947
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 3,625 Amex points
- PUJ–FLL · TrueBlue 5:4
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 14,063 Amex points
- GDL–MIA · Club Premier 1:1.6
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 14,700 Amex points
- YVR–SEA · SkyMiles 1:1
Amex partners with award space to the United States
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 United States where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within the United States are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 557 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 465 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 454 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 397 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 373 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 363 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 159 | Amex to TrueBlue |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 122 | Amex to Skywards |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 108 | Amex to Club Premier |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 87 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 | Instant | 8 | Amex to Asia Miles |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest awards to the United States by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into the United States 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 | Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 22,000 miles + $91.57 | ≈ 22,000 | 100 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH) | 23,000 miles + $91.79 | ≈ 23,000 | 72 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 24,000 miles + $93.36 | ≈ 24,000 | 54 |
| First | Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA) | 14,700 miles + $50.07 | ≈ 14,700 | 313 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York JFK | 19,000 miles + $64.44 | ≈ 19,000 | 326 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 19,000 miles + $64.44 | ≈ 19,000 | 318 |
| Premium Economy | Bogotá (BOG) to Orlando (MCO) | 40,000 miles + $117.79 | ≈ 40,000 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | Cartagena (CTG) to Atlanta (ATL) | 47,000 miles + $113.93 | ≈ 47,000 | 193 |
| Premium Economy | Quito (UIO) to Miami (MIA) | 50,000 miles + $101.38 | ≈ 50,000 | 295 |
| Economy | Cancun (CUN) to Boston (BOS) | 5,000 miles + $76.02 | ≈ 5,000 | 320 |
| Economy | Cancun (CUN) to New York JFK | 5,000 miles + $74.84 | ≈ 5,000 | 313 |
| Economy | Punta Cana (PUJ) to Miami (MIA) | 6,000 miles + $94.11 | ≈ 6,000 | 329 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 29,000 points + $970.16 | ≈ 29,000 | 326 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Miami (MIA) | 29,000 points + $970.30 | ≈ 29,000 | 324 |
| Business | Manchester (MAN) to Orlando (MCO) | 29,000 points + $898.44 | ≈ 29,000 | 311 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Detroit (DTW) | 21,000 points + $63.93 | ≈ 21,000 | 302 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York JFK | 21,000 points + $64.44 | ≈ 21,000 | 294 |
| First | Montreal (YUL) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 21,000 points + $65.01 | ≈ 21,000 | 278 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 13,500 points + $630.84 | ≈ 13,500 | 328 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Miami (MIA) | 13,500 points + $630.84 | ≈ 13,500 | 325 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Orlando (MCO) | 13,500 points + $630.97 | ≈ 13,500 | 320 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Seattle (SEA) | 7,000 points + $353.50 | ≈ 7,000 | 277 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Orlando (MCO) | 7,500 points + $328.00 | ≈ 7,500 | 322 |
| Economy | Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA) | 7,500 points + $50.73 | ≈ 7,500 | 279 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA) | 15,000 miles + $53.70 | ≈ 15,000 | 34 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to San Antonio (SAT) | 16,000 miles + $125.22 | ≈ 16,000 | 7 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 16,500 miles + $75.70 | ≈ 16,500 | 25 |
| First | Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 185,000 miles + $609.79 | ≈ 185,000 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Bogotá (BOG) to Atlanta (ATL) | 23,210 miles + $156.29 | ≈ 23,210 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Boston (BOS) | 27,650 miles + $614.39 | ≈ 27,650 | 224 |
| Premium Economy | Edinburgh (EDI) to New York JFK | 28,125 miles + $678.43 | ≈ 28,125 | 94 |
| Economy | Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA) | 5,000 miles + $50.08 | ≈ 5,000 | 27 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 6,416 miles + $65.95 | ≈ 6,416 | 20 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York JFK | 7,000 miles + $65.79 | ≈ 7,000 | 253 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Washington National (DCA) | 19,300 points + $88.66 | ≈ 19,300 | 269 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 19,300 points + $88.66 | ≈ 19,300 | 267 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York JFK | 19,300 points + $88.66 | ≈ 19,300 | 255 |
| First | Helsinki (HEL) to New York JFK | 70,800 points + $84.09 | ≈ 70,800 | 4 |
| First | Oslo (OSL) to Newark (EWR) | 91,800 points + $113.27 | ≈ 91,800 | 1 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Newark (EWR) | 102,300 points + $252.49 | ≈ 102,300 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Newark (EWR) | 50,600 points + $1,703.49 | ≈ 50,600 | 295 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 50,600 points + $1,703.49 | ≈ 50,600 | 288 |
| Premium Economy | Madrid (MAD) to New York JFK | 50,600 points + $1,083.22 | ≈ 50,600 | 269 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Washington National (DCA) | 9,200 points + $88.66 | ≈ 9,200 | 274 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 9,200 points + $88.66 | ≈ 9,200 | 269 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Charlotte (CLT) | 9,200 points + $88.81 | ≈ 9,200 | 267 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 16,000 miles + $91.73 | ≈ 16,000 | 1 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 19,640 miles + $63.00 | ≈ 19,640 | 38 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to New York JFK | 24,010 miles + $125.39 | ≈ 24,010 | 273 |
| First | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Honolulu (HNL) | 154,550 miles + $80.89 | ≈ 154,550 | 6 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 154,750 miles + $79.69 | ≈ 154,750 | 3 |
| First | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 154,750 miles + $80.63 | ≈ 154,750 | 3 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 6,500 miles + $85.59 | ≈ 6,500 | 222 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 7,980 miles + $63.00 | ≈ 7,980 | 255 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 10,000 miles + $85.59 | ≈ 10,000 | 311 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Montreal (YUL) to Newark (EWR) | 16,796 points + $108.97 | ≈ 16,796 | 325 |
| Business | Montreal (YUL) to Boston (BOS) | 16,831 points + $108.97 | ≈ 16,831 | 325 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 16,850 points + $107.91 | ≈ 16,850 | 328 |
| First | Montreal (YUL) to Newark (EWR) | 17,296 points + $141.97 | ≈ 17,296 | 14 |
| First | Montreal (YUL) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 22,995 points + $141.77 | ≈ 22,995 | 5 |
| First | Montreal (YUL) to Atlanta (ATL) | 23,061 points + $141.77 | ≈ 23,061 | 18 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 17,090 points + $108.97 | ≈ 17,090 | 189 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 17,296 points + $144.07 | ≈ 17,296 | 115 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Newark (EWR) | 17,296 points + $144.07 | ≈ 17,296 | 27 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 6,918 points + $140.81 | ≈ 6,918 | 328 |
| Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Newark (EWR) | 6,918 points + $136.37 | ≈ 6,918 | 325 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 6,918 points + $140.91 | ≈ 6,918 | 324 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Liberia (LIR) to New York JFK | 20,500 points + $69.32 | ≈ 25,625 | 209 |
| Business | Cancun (CUN) to New York JFK | 24,200 points + $92.89 | ≈ 30,250 | 232 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH) | 39,300 points + $97.48 | ≈ 49,125 | 11 |
| Economy | Punta Cana (PUJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 2,900 points + $100.81 | ≈ 3,625 | 315 |
| Economy | Punta Cana (PUJ) to Newark (EWR) | 3,800 points + $103.11 | ≈ 4,750 | 314 |
| Economy | Santiago de los Caballeros (STI) to Newark (EWR) | 3,900 points + $103.31 | ≈ 4,875 | 317 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York JFK | 59,000 miles + $497.27 | ≈ 73,750 | 216 |
| Business | Athens (ATH) to Newark (EWR) | 59,000 miles + $502.38 | ≈ 73,750 | 176 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to New York JFK | 96,000 miles + $889.04 | ≈ 120,000 | 301 |
| Premium Economy | Athens (ATH) to Newark (EWR) | 49,000 miles + $177.81 | ≈ 61,250 | 10 |
| Premium Economy | Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York JFK | 53,000 miles + $172.70 | ≈ 66,250 | 24 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Orlando (MCO) | 86,000 miles + $257.32 | ≈ 107,500 | 139 |
| Economy | Athens (ATH) to Newark (EWR) | 17,500 miles + $177.65 | ≈ 21,875 | 333 |
| Economy | Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York JFK | 17,500 miles + $172.70 | ≈ 21,875 | 326 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to New York JFK | 30,000 miles + $257.32 | ≈ 37,500 | 318 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Guadalajara (GDL) to Miami (MIA) | 22,500 points + $119.62 | ≈ 14,063 | 2 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH) | 24,400 points + $116.20 | ≈ 15,250 | 328 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 25,000 points + $116.42 | ≈ 15,625 | 328 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to San Antonio (SAT) | 10,500 points + $116.20 | ≈ 6,563 | 312 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH) | 11,900 points + $116.20 | ≈ 7,438 | 320 |
| Premium Economy | Guadalajara (GDL) to Miami (MIA) | 12,900 points + $119.62 | ≈ 8,063 | 2 |
| Economy | Guadalajara (GDL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,000 points + $121.97 | ≈ 5,625 | 330 |
| Economy | Guadalajara (GDL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,000 points + $121.74 | ≈ 5,625 | 329 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH) | 9,000 points + $116.20 | ≈ 5,625 | 329 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 62,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 62,000 | 269 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Boston (BOS) | 62,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 62,000 | 250 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 62,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 62,000 | 207 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 2 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Boston (BOS) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 1 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 82,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 82,500 | 6 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 20,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,750 | 327 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 20,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,750 | 324 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 20,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,750 | 321 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 91,000 miles + $272.36 | ≈ 113,750 | 53 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 91,000 miles + $272.36 | ≈ 113,750 | 51 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle (SEA) | 91,000 miles + $272.36 | ≈ 113,750 | 31 |
| First | Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 125,000 miles + $272.36 | ≈ 156,250 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle (SEA) | 52,000 miles + $269.81 | ≈ 65,000 | 248 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 52,000 miles + $269.81 | ≈ 65,000 | 239 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 52,000 miles + $269.81 | ≈ 65,000 | 206 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 27,000 miles + $269.81 | ≈ 33,750 | 323 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 27,000 miles + $223.82 | ≈ 33,750 | 292 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle (SEA) | 27,000 miles + $223.82 | ≈ 33,750 | 277 |
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 United States with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to the United States?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to the United States from another country in the last 30 days was 22,500 points + $119.62 with Aeromexico Club Premier, Guadalajara (GDL) to Miami (MIA): ≈ 14,063 Amex points + $119.62 taxes at the listed 1:1.6 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to the United States?
Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 557 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 465 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 454 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 397 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 373 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 363 routes), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 159 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 122 routes) and 3 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.