Programs · Airline miles
Delta SkyMiles
You can move points into Delta SkyMiles from American Express Membership Rewards, all at 1:1. 3 cards in our catalog also earn it directly.
Which points transfer here
| From | Ratio | How long |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 miles | Instant |
Cards that earn it
- Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card · American Express · $350 a year
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card · American Express · $650 a year
- Delta SkyMiles Gold Card · American Express · $150 a year
What a point is worth
| Redeemed for a typical award | 1.15¢ |
|---|
Per point. "Typical" is the middle of what people get, not the best case.
What counts, and what doesn't
- Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
- Ratios and partners change, and issuers run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
- "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
- Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000 points, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Last verified September 26, 2026.