Airline Transfer Partner

Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific

American Express’s flexible Amex Membership Rewards points move to Asia Miles at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Asia Miles miles. No active transfer bonus right now — set an alert to catch the next one.

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Cathay Pacific

Asia Miles

Cathay Pacific

Ratio

1:1

Partner Type

Airline

Program CPP

2¢

Current Bonus

None

How many miles do I get?

Amex Membership Rewards points transferredAsia Miles miles receivedApprox. cash value
10,00010,000~$200
25,00025,000~$500
50,00050,000~$1,000
100,000100,000~$2,000

Approximate cash value is based on Pointify’s 2¢ average redemption for Amex Membership Rewards. Actual value depends on the redemption — premium cabin awards on Cathay Pacific often yield 3–8¢ per point.

Best ways to use Cathay Pacific miles

BusinessUS West Coast to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific Pier Business Class

Transfer to Asia Miles for award space on Cathay's reverse-herringbone Pier business class.

70,000points

How to transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Asia Miles

  1. 1

    Confirm award availability on Cathay Pacific before transferring — seats can disappear quickly and transfers are one-way.

  2. 2

    Log in to your American Express account at the Amex Membership Rewards transfer hub.

  3. 3

    Select Cathay Pacific (Asia Miles) as the destination and enter your Asia Miles loyalty number.

  4. 4

    Choose the amount (1:1 ratio — every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Asia Miles miles) and confirm. Most transfers post instantly or within a few hours.

  5. 5

    Complete the booking on the Cathay Pacific website using your newly transferred miles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific?+

The transfer ratio is 1:1 — every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Asia Miles miles.

How long does a transfer from Amex Membership Rewards to Asia Miles take?+

Most American Express transfers to Cathay Pacific post instantly or within a few hours. Some partners can take 1–2 business days during high-volume periods, so we recommend transferring only after you have confirmed award space.

Is there a current transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific?+

No active bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific is listed today, but bonuses are run throughout the year. Set a price and bonus alert to be notified the moment one activates.

Can I transfer Amex Membership Rewards points back if I change my mind?+

No. Transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to Asia Miles are one-way and irreversible. Always confirm award availability with Cathay Pacific before initiating the transfer.

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