How much are Amex Membership Rewards points worth?
We value Amex Membership Rewards points at 1.4¢ each, so 50,000 points are worth about $700. Here's what they buy in our 25 destinations.
Plan a trip with my pointsWhat your balance is worth
| Balance | Worth about |
|---|---|
| 1,000 points | $14 |
| 10,000 points | $140 |
| 25,000 points | $350 |
| 50,000 points | $700 |
| 100,000 points | $1,400 |
1.4¢ is a floor: the least a point should get you before you spend it instead of cash. The planner uses it to choose between points and cash, and you can change it for your own trips.
Best uses in our destinations
Value per point is the cash price, less any taxes on the award, divided by the points. Award prices are estimates from published charts and typical rates; check the program's own site before you book.
| Flight or hotel | Cash price | Points | Per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Barcelona: Delta via Seattle through Delta SkyMiles | $2,350 round trip for 2 | 204,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to Lisbon: Delta via Seattle through Delta SkyMiles | $2,280 round trip for 2 | 198,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Detroit to Maui: Delta non-stop through Delta SkyMiles | $1,640 round trip for 2 | 142,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Boston to Maui: Delta non-stop through Delta SkyMiles | $1,690 round trip for 2 | 146,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Atlanta to Honolulu: Delta non-stop through Delta SkyMiles | $1,490 round trip for 2 | 129,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to Paris: Delta via Seattle through Delta SkyMiles | $2,110 round trip for 2 | 183,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Miami to Honolulu: Delta via Los Angeles through Delta SkyMiles | $1,540 round trip for 2 | 133,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to Miami: Delta via Los Angeles through Delta SkyMiles | $1,420 round trip for 2 | 123,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to New York: Delta non-stop through Delta SkyMiles | $1,670 round trip for 2 | 145,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Orlando to Honolulu: Delta via Los Angeles through Delta SkyMiles | $1,550 round trip for 2 | 134,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
0 of these beat the 1.4¢ floor, so the planner would spend points on them instead of cash.
Transfer partners
Amex Membership Rewards points move to these programs. Transfers usually can't be reversed, so move points only when you're ready to book.
- Air Canada Aeroplan1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- British Airways Avios1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- Delta SkyMiles1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- Hilton Honors1 to 2 · at least 1,000 at a time
- Marriott Bonvoy1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
Questions
How much are Amex Membership Rewards points worth?
We value them at 1.4¢ each, so 50,000 are worth about $700. The best use we found is Honolulu to Barcelona: Delta via Seattle, at 1.1¢ a point.
How much is 100,000 Amex Membership Rewards points worth?
About $1,400 at 1.4¢ each, and more on the best awards.
When should I use Amex Membership Rewards points instead of cash?
When an award gets you more than 1.4¢ a point. Below that, pay cash and keep the points for a better trip.