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.

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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.

amex to delta transfer fee
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.

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How to transfer AMEX points to Delta

  1. Go to americanexpress.com. Enter your login credentials, select "Membership Rewards" from the drop down, and click Log In.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
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)
  • Card Value & AMEX Platinum Points Calculator
American Express® Gold Card
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 up to $400+ in annual credits each year
  • Terms Apply
  • $325 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
  • Card Value & AMEX Gold Points Calculator
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
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.
  • Unlock over $2,000 in statement credits with business and travel benefits annually (after meeting qualifying spend thresholds) on the Business Platinum Card.
  • 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.
  • Enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status
  • Terms Apply
  • $695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
  • Card Value & Business Platinum Points Calculator
American Express® Business Gold Card
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)
  • Card Value & Rewards Calculator
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
Best For Small Business & Miscellaneous Purchases
Rewards Transfer Calculators

Looking for other programs that transfer to Delta SkyMiles? Here's our list of program-specific calculators for converting rewards to Delta as well as full transfer partner lists:

View transfer partners for all programs in our database and calculate the conversion of rewards between them using our Points & Miles Transfer Partner Calculator Tool.

Our Top Partner Credit Card Picks

We've run the calculations and checked them twice — here are the credit cards that consistently provide outstanding value to our users: