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it depends on where you want to go. for most people the best use of 100,000 Membership Rewards points is a transfer to an airline for a business class seat: a round trip to Japan on ANA in low season, or a one-way business seat to Europe through Air Canada Aeroplan with points to spare. if you want hotel nights, 100k points become 200,000 Hilton Honors points. gift cards and statement credits are the easy option, but they're worth a lot less.
| Program | Type | Amex points to program points |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus AerClub | airline | 1:1 |
| Aeromexico Rewards | airline | 5:8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | airline | 1:1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | airline | 1:1 |
| ANA Mileage Club | airline | 1:1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | airline | 1:1 |
| British Airways Executive Club | airline | 1:1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | airline | 5:4 |
| Choice Privileges | hotel | 1:1 |
| Delta Skymiles | airline | 1:1 |
| Emirates Skywards | airline | 5:4 |
| Etihad Guest | airline | 1:1 |
| Hilton Honors | hotel | 1:2 |
| Iberia Plus | airline | 1:1 |
| JetBlue Trueblue | airline | 5:4 |
| Marriott Bonvoy | hotel | 2:3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | airline | 1:1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | airline | 1:1 |
| Singapore KrisFlyer | airline | 1:1 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | airline | 1:1 |
partners and ratios change, so confirm them with American Express Membership Rewards before you transfer.
100,000 to 110,000 ANA miles round trip
ANA's own chart prices a round trip in business class between North America and Japan at 100,000 miles in low season, 105,000 in regular season and 110,000 in high season, on ANA-operated flights. Taxes and fuel surcharges are extra.
published award chart, checked October 20, 2026: ANA Mileage Club award chart. seats depend on availability.
70,000 to 75,000 Aeroplan points one way
Aeroplan prices partner flights by distance. A one-way business class seat from North America to Europe on a partner airline like Lufthansa, Swiss or United costs 70,000 points up to 4,000 miles flown and 75,000 points from 4,001 to 6,000 miles. Taxes and fees are extra.
published award chart, checked October 20, 2026: Air Canada: 2026 update on the Aeroplan flight reward chart. seats depend on availability.
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