Emirates Skywards
You can move points into Emirates Skywards from American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles and Citi ThankYou Rewards. 2 cards in our catalog also earn it directly.
- Transfers in from
- 4
- bank currencies
- Alliance
- No alliance
- Emirates
- Published value
- 1.1 to 1.2¢
- a mile, from 2 publishers
- Status tiers
- 4
- Blue to Platinum
- Cards that earn it
- 2
- in our catalog
The best use of Emirates Skywards miles
Sweet spot
One-way Business Saver on the New York to Milan fifth-freedom flight
59,000 miles one way
New York JFK to Milan on Emirates, one way
OMAAT (July 2025) reported $433.50 in taxes and fees one way in business or first on US to Europe fifth-freedom flights.
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Which points transfer to Emirates Skywards
| From | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 5:41,000 points become 800 miles | Instant |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Almost instantly |
| Capital One Miles | 2:1.51,000 points become 750 miles | Almost instant |
| Citi ThankYou Rewards | 1:0.81,000 points become 800 miles | Not listed |
Cards that earn Emirates Skywards
Before you transfer
- 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 change. Issuers add and drop partners and 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.
- Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Membership
- When miles expire
- Skywards Miles are valid for 3 years and expire at the end of the member's birth month in the third year. Platinum members' miles do not expire while they keep Platinum.
- Status tiers
- Blue
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
Questions about Emirates Skywards
Which points transfer to Emirates Skywards?
American Express Membership Rewards (5:4), Bilt Rewards (1:1), Capital One Miles (2:1.5) and Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:0.8).
How much are Emirates Skywards miles worth?
About 1.2¢ each in a typical redemption, so 10,000 miles are worth about $120.
Which cards earn Emirates Skywards?
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard and Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard.
Do Emirates Skywards miles expire?
Skywards Miles are valid for 3 years and expire at the end of the member's birth month in the third year. Platinum members' miles do not expire while they keep Platinum.
Is Emirates Skywards in an airline alliance?
No. Emirates Skywards isn't in Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam, though it may have partner airlines of its own.
What's the best use of Emirates Skywards miles?
A well-known sweet spot: One-way Business Saver on the New York to Milan fifth-freedom flight, for 59,000 miles one way.
What are the Emirates Skywards status tiers?
Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, lowest first.