How to Transfer Amex Points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue

The transfer at a glance

The minimum, the 1,000 point steps, the timing and the fee rule come from Amex's Membership Rewards terms. Amex charges an excise tax offset fee only for points transferred to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program. Flying Blue is not a U.S. airline program, so that fee doesn't apply here. The account rule is in the same terms.

No fee, unlike Delta

Amex charges a fee on transfers to US airlines, which is why moving Amex points to Delta costs cash on top. Flying Blue isn't a US program, so the same transfer here costs points only.

Transfer bonuses come often

Amex runs Flying Blue transfer bonuses: 25% in June 2026 and 25% again in October 2026. The two most recent: 25% from June 2, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (AwardTravelFinder (Oct 2, 2026)), and 25% from October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (Frequent Miler (Oct 2, 2026)). A bonus means fewer Amex points for the same award, so if your trip can wait, watch transfer bonus alerts.

How to transfer, step by step

1. Find the award on Air France or KLM first. Flying Blue prices by demand, and transfers are final.
2. Make a free Flying Blue account in the name of the person who'll fly, if you don't have one.
3. Log in to Amex, open Membership Rewards, then choose Transfer points.
4. Pick Air France-KLM Flying Blue and link your Flying Blue number the first time. The Flying Blue account must be yours or belong to an Additional Card Member on your account, and an Additional Card must be issued at least 90 days before you link that person's account.
5. Enter the points and confirm.
6. Book as soon as the miles show in your Flying Blue account.

Is it worth moving Amex points to Flying Blue?

Our values put an Amex point at 2.0 cents per point and a Flying Blue mile at 1.45 cents per point.

So a plain transfer gives up value, and you should move points only for an award that beats 2.0¢ per mile. A Promo Rewards discount or a transfer bonus is usually what gets you there.

Flying Blue has no fixed award chart. Prices move with demand, and each month Promo Rewards discounts a set of routes. Awards also come with what Frequent Miler calls somewhat high taxes and fees, so check the cash part before you transfer.

Where Flying Blue miles go furthest

• Air France or KLM business class, North America to Europe: 60,000 and up miles one way, per AwardWallet, Flying Blue Promo Rewards guide (Oct 1, 2026).
• October 2026 Promo Rewards business class from Seattle to Europe: 45,000 miles one way, per the same AwardWallet guide. That promo has ended. Promo Rewards changes each month.

Prices checked November 1, 2026.

A worked example

The October promo business seat at 45,000 miles would have taken the same number of Amex points at 1:1, with no Amex fee. During the 25% bonus that ran the same month, you'd have needed fewer. Price the seat first, then move exactly what Flying Blue shows.

When not to transfer

• You haven't found the award. Points stay more flexible in Amex, with 20 partners.
• A bonus is likely soon. Amex has run them more than once this year.
• The taxes and surcharges on your route are high. Another Amex partner may book the same flight with lower cash costs.
• Flying Blue also takes Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points (1:1 on premium cards, 1:0.7 on other cards), Capital One Miles and Bilt Rewards. Use whichever balance you value least.
• You want a Delta operated flight. The steps for that seat are in how to book Delta with Flying Blue. SkyMiles and both partner routes are in How to book Delta with miles.

Learn this properly

Lesson 11: Transfer Partners & When to Use Them explains how to pick a partner, and Lesson 13: How to Search for Award Flights shows how to find space. For the dollar view, see what Amex points are worth.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Amex to Flying Blue transfer ratio?

1:1.

How long does an Amex to Air France transfer take?

Amex says a transfer typically takes typically 48 hours, though some programs post later.

Does Amex charge a fee to transfer points to Flying Blue?

Amex charges an excise tax offset fee only for points transferred to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program.

Does Amex have a transfer bonus to Flying Blue?

Amex runs them from time to time. The latest was 25%, from October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Can I undo a transfer to Flying Blue?

No, transfers are final.