Transferring AMEX Points to Air France-KLM Miles

Learn how to transfer AMEX points to KLM Flying Blue miles and use our calculator to determine your conversion rate for Air France-KLM miles.

Written By: Robert Flowers III

Updated On: 11-11-2024

Quick Overview

Flying Blue is a direct transfer partner of all major credit card rewards programs, including American Express Membership Rewards.
Membership Rewards points convert to Flying Blue miles at a 1:1 rate, so every 1,000 AMEX points transferred gives you 1,000 Flying Blue miles.
Points earned with any AMEX Membership Rewards credit card can be transferred to Air France-KLM Flying Blue.

Use our AMEX points to Air France KLM miles calculator to see how many Flying Blue miles you'll receive when transferring rewards from American Express Membership Rewards..

AMEX points to Air France-KLM ratio

American Express Membership Rewards is one of several major U.S. credit card rewards programs that allows you to transfer rewards directly to your Flying Blue account. Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio meaning that every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Flying Blue miles.

AMEX points to Air France-KLM miles calculator

Use our AMEX points to Air France-KLM miles calculator to calculate the transfer of American Express Membership Rewards Points to Flying Blue.

Transfer

Converting AMEX points to Air France-KLM miles

Go to americanexpress.com and log in with your credentials.
Select Membership Rewards from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the 'Ready to Redeem?' section, click Transfer Points, then select View All.
Find Flying Blue in the list and expand the column. If you haven’t linked a Flying Blue account, follow the prompts to link one.
Use the slider or enter the number of points to transfer and select the Flying Blue account.
Review the details to ensure accuracy, then click Submit Transfer.

Best AMEX credit cards for Air France-KLM miles

Points earned with all Membership Rewards credit cards can be converted to Flying Blue miles at a 1:1 ratio. Here are our favorite Membership Rewards credit cards for earning points transferable to Flying Blue:

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

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)
Card Value & AMEX Gold Points Calculator

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)
Card Value & Business Platinum Points Calculator

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

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)
Card Value & Rewards Calculator

FAQs

Can you transfer Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue?

Yes. Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio.

What is the transfer ratio for Membership Rewards points to Flying Blue miles?

Every 1,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points you transfer to Flying Blue will give you 1,000 Flying Blue miles.

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:

Best flexible travel card: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Best for high cash back: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Best for foodies: American Express® Gold Card
Best for business travel rewards: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
Best for heavy business spenders: Capital One Spark Cash Plus

Earn points paying rent with no transaction fee using the Bilt Mastercard®.

Redeem points towards future rent payments or transfer them to airline and hotel loyalty programs.

Earn status with Bilt Rewards and get treated like a VIP in your neighborhood with bonus points and access to exclusive benefits at local restaurants, fitness studios, and more.

Learn more