AMEX Points To Delta SkyMiles Calculator

Calculate the conversion rate of AMEX Membership Rewards points to Delta SkyMiles with our efficient online calculator.

Updated On: 10-20-2024

Quick Overview

American Express Membership Rewards is the only major credit card rewards program partnered with Delta Airlines.
AMEX points transfer to Delta at a 1:1 rate—1,000 AMEX points convert to 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.
There’s an Amex to Delta transfer fee of $0.0006 per point, so transferring 1,000 points will cost $0.60.
AMEX points earned from all Membership Rewards cards can be transferred to Delta SkyMiles.

Use our AMEX points to Delta miles calculator to easily calculate your points-to-miles conversion.

AMEX to Delta transfer ratio

American Express Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Delta SkyMiles at a rate of 1:1. This means every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.

AMEX to Delta transfer fee

When you transfer AMEX Membership Rewards points to Delta or any U.S. airline, you're charged an Excise Tax Offset fee of $0.0006 per point, which equals $0.60 per 1,000 points.

You can pay the transfer fee with points or an eligible AMEX credit card. If paying with points, they are valued at 0.5 cents each—much lower than the 1 cent or more you can get when redeeming or transferring to partners like Delta.

You will be charged a fee when transferring AMEX points to Delta SkyMiles or any other U.S. frequent flyer program.

AMEX points to Delta miles calculator

Use our AMEX Points to Delta Miles Calculator to quickly determine how many Delta SkyMiles you’ll earn when transferring points from the AMEX Membership Rewards program.

Transfer

Excise Tax Offset fee for this transfer: $0.00

How to transfer AMEX points to Delta

Go to americanexpress.com. Enter your login credentials, select "Membership Rewards" from the drop down, and click Log In.
Once you're logged in, scroll down to the "Ready To Redeem?" section and click on the tab that says Transfer Points. Click on View All.
Find Delta SkyMiles in the list and click the column to expand it. If you have never linked your frequent flyer account to your Membership Rewards account, you will be asked to enter the Delta SkyMiles account number and select a card member. The name selected must match the name on the Delta SkyMiles account.
Use the slider or manually enter in how many points you wish to transfer to Delta, select the Delta SkyMiles account you wish to transfer them to, and click Review Transfer.
Review the transfer to make sure that every thing is correct and click on Submit Transfer.

What AMEX credit cards transfer to Delta?

All American Express Membership Rewards credit cards transfer to Delta SkyMiles at a 1:1 ratio—1,000 points equals 1,000 SkyMiles.

Here are the AMEX credit cards that earn points transferable to Delta SkyMiles:

The Platinum Card® from American Express

Best For Lounge Access & Luxury Travel

Earn 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel (up to $500,000, then 1X)
Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel
Earn 1X points on all other eligible purchases
Global Airport Lounge Access including Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges
Over $1,400 in annual credits which includes airline incidentals, Uber Cash, digital entertainment, Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, and more
Enjoy complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status (enrollment required)
Terms Apply
$695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
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American Express® Gold Card

Best For Restaurants & U.S. Supermarkets

Earn 4X points at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year (then 1X)
Earn 4X points at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year (then 1X)
Earn 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
Earn 2X points on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X points on all other purchases
Receive over $400 in annual credits each year
Terms Apply
$325 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

Best For Lounge Access & Luxury Business Travel

Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com
Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on each eligible purchase at US construction material, hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers, and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more, on up to $2 million per Card Account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus
Earn 1X points on all other eligible purchases
Global Airport Lounge Access including Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges. Access is limited to eligible Card Members.
Over $1,400 in annual credits which includes Dell, Adobe, Indeed, CLEAR, and more
NEW! Make the Business Platinum Card® work even harder for you. Hilton For Business members get up to $200 back per calendar year when you make an eligible purchase at Hilton properties across the globe. Benefit enrollment required.
Get 35% points back when you redeem points for all or part of an eligible flight booked with AMEX Travel
Enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status
Terms Apply
$695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
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American Express® Business Gold Card

Best For Business Rewards

Earn 4X points on the 2 select categories where your business spent the most each billing cycle, on up to $150,000 per year (then 1X)
Earn 3X points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com
Earn 1X points on all other purchases
Terms Apply
$375 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
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The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express

Best For Small Business & Miscellaneous Purchases

Earn 2X points on the first $50,000 in purchases per year, then 1 point per dollar thereafter
Terms Apply
$0 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
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FAQs

Can you convert AMEX points to Delta miles?

Yes, you can convert AMEX points to Delta miles. Every 1,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points you transfer equals 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.

How long does it take for AMEX Points to transfer to Delta?

It typically only takes a few minutes to be reflected in your SkyMiles account, but could take up to 24 hours.

How much does it cost to transfer AMEX Points to Delta SkyMiles?

AMEX will charge you $0.0006 per point transferred to Delta SkyMiles. This means that every 1,000 points you transfer will cost you $0.60.

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