Earning Emirates Miles
Emirates Skywards miles are primarily earned flying Emirates and their partners. You can also earn miles booking other forms of travel, shopping with Emirates partners, using credit cards, and buying them directly.
Redeeming Emirates Miles
Emirates Skywards miles can be redeemed towards award flights, seat upgrades, hotels, car rentals, and retail purchases.
Emirates Miles Value
Based on our valuations, Emirates Skywards miles are worth 1 cent each on average.
Airline Alliance
Emirates is not part of any major airline alliance, but they do partner with over 15 airlines.
Major Credit Card Partners
Emirates Skyward Miles Credit Cards
Use our Emirates Miles Calculators to find out how many miles you can earn based on the monthly and yearly spend amounts you enter and to calculate the overall cash value of the card. Compare the results side-by-side up to two additional credit cards from any issuer.
- 1X - 3X miles.
- Complimentary Emirates Skywards Gold status the first year of being a Emirates Skywards Premium Mastercard member. Spend $40,000 per year to maintain status.
- Receive complimentary Priority Pass Select Membership.
- $499 annual fee.
- 1X - 3X miles.
- Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver status the first year of being a Emirates Skywards Premium Mastercard member. Spend $20,000 per year to maintain status.
- $99 annual fee.