Transferring your rewards points from Amex to Delta is relatively easy as long as you have online accounts with Delta and American Express. You can either search for a flight you would like to book via Delta's website or just transfer the points to your SkyMiles account for a future flight purchase.

Yes, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Delta SkyMiles, and it remains one of the most popular transfer partnerships in 2026. The transfer ratio is 1:1, meaning 1,000 AmEx points equals 1,000 Delta SkyMiles. However, there are two critical caveats to keep in mind. First, because Delta is a U.S. airline, AmEx is required by the government to charge an "Excise Tax Offset Fee" of $0.0006 per point (capped at $99) for the transfer. Second, you must have a Delta SkyMiles account that is linked to your AmEx account before the transfer can be initiated. While the transfer is usually instantaneous, it is "one-way"—once points are moved to Delta, they cannot be moved back to AmEx. Experts often suggest checking for "Award Space" on Delta's website before transferring, as Delta utilizes dynamic pricing, meaning the number of miles required for a flight can fluctuate wildly. For many cardholders, this transfer is the fastest way to top off a balance for a "SkyMiles Deal" or to book a domestic flight where the points-to-cent value is at its highest.