If you have American Express Membership Rewards points, Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the best ways to use them right now. In November 2026, Flying Blue’s monthly Promo Rewards bring discounted award flights to Europe, including lie-flat business class from New York from 45,000 miles one way.
Since Amex points transfer to Flying Blue at 1:1, that means a business class seat to Europe for around 45,000 Amex points plus taxes and fees. For a seat that can cost thousands of dollars in cash, that’s an excellent deal.
In this guide, we explain the November Flying Blue deals, what happened to the recent Amex transfer bonus, and how to find and book these awards step by step.
Is there an Amex transfer bonus to Flying Blue in November 2026?
Not at the moment. Amex ran a 25% transfer bonus to Flying Blue from October 1 to October 31, 2026, which has now ended. Amex has offered Flying Blue bonuses of 20% to 30% several times in recent years, often in spring and autumn, so another one is likely in the future.
If you have Capital One miles, there is an active 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to Flying Blue until November 30, 2026.
Even without an Amex bonus, Flying Blue’s November Promo Rewards make this a great month to use Amex points.
What are the November 2026 Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
Promo Rewards are Flying Blue’s monthly award sale. In November 2026, Flying Blue offers 25% off award flights on selected routes, for travel through April 30, 2027. The offers include:
- Business class to Europe from New York, from 45,000 miles one way
- Premium economy to Europe from San Diego and Montreal, from 30,000 miles one way
- Economy to Europe from cities including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Portland and Miami, from 18,750 miles one way
- Economy to Mauritius from New York and Montreal, from 30,000 miles one way
- Premium economy to Nairobi from New York and Toronto, from 48,750 miles one way
Prices are starting prices. The miles you need depend on the date and availability, and you’ll also pay taxes and fees in cash. Book before the end of November to lock in the promo price.
How the deal works with Amex points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio. So 45,000 Amex points become 45,000 Flying Blue miles, enough for a business class Promo Reward from New York to Europe.
Cards that earn transferable Membership Rewards points include:
- The Platinum Card from American Express
- American Express Gold Card
- American Express Green Card
- The Business Platinum Card from American Express
- American Express Business Gold Card
- The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express
Chase the deal, not the destination
The best way to use Flying Blue is to be flexible. Instead of deciding on a city first, look at which destinations are cheapest from your home airport, then plan your trip around the deal.
For example, if you have your heart set on Barcelona but the award price is high, check Madrid. You can fly into Madrid on a cheaper award and take a fast train to Barcelona, saving thousands of points. The same idea works across Europe, where trains connect most major cities.
Flying Blue’s network also includes destinations many travelers don’t consider, such as Casablanca and Marrakech in Morocco, Dublin, Berlin and Stockholm. You may discover a new favorite city you’d never thought of visiting.
How to find Flying Blue deals with seats.aero
Seats.aero is an award search tool that shows award availability across many destinations at once. Here’s how to use it to find Flying Blue deals:
- Go to seats.aero and choose Explore.
- Select Flying Blue as the program.
- Enter your home airport, for example JFK.
- Sort or filter by cabin. Choose Business if you want lie-flat seats, or Economy for the lowest prices.
- Look through the destinations and dates to find the cheapest awards.
You can also search directly on the Air France or KLM website. Leaving the date open lets you see prices across a whole month.
Step-by-step: booking with Amex points
- Create a free Flying Blue account on the Air France or KLM website, if you don’t have one already. Use the same name as on your Amex account.
- Find your award seat using seats.aero or the Air France/KLM website, and confirm the price in miles plus taxes and fees.
- Log in to your Amex account and go to Membership Rewards.
- Choose Transfer Points, then select Air France-KLM Flying Blue.
- Link your Flying Blue account and transfer the number of points you need.
- Once the miles arrive, book your award on the Air France or KLM website.
Amex transfers to Flying Blue are usually fast, but transfers are final. Only transfer once you’ve found an award you want.
Watch out for Light awards
Since September 2026, Flying Blue sells awards on Air France and KLM flights in three types: Light, Standard and Flex. The cheapest prices you see are often Light awards. In business class, a Light award doesn’t include lounge access and can’t be changed or refunded.
Before you book, check which fare type you’re choosing. Sometimes paying a few thousand miles more for a Standard award is worth it for lounge access, checked bags and the ability to change your flight.
Should you transfer Amex points now or wait for a bonus?
It depends on your plans:
- If you’ve found a great Promo Reward for dates that work, book now. Promo prices and seats don’t last, and a good seat is worth more than a possible future bonus.
- If you have no specific trip in mind, it may be worth waiting. Amex often runs Flying Blue transfer bonuses, and a 25% bonus turns 40,000 points into 50,000 miles.
Don’t transfer points to Flying Blue “just in case.” Keeping them in Membership Rewards gives you more choice, because you can send them to other airlines later.
Tips for booking Flying Blue Promo Rewards
- Book early in the month. The best Promo Rewards dates sell out fast.
- Search one way. Flying Blue prices each direction separately, so you can book the cheap outbound flight now and look for a separate return later.
- Mix cabins. Fly business class on the overnight flight to Europe, when a flat bed matters most, and save miles by flying economy on the way home.
- Compare departure cities. If a deal is only from New York, a cheap positioning flight to New York may still save you a lot overall.
- Check taxes and fees. Flights departing from some European countries carry higher fees, so compare the total cost of each direction.
- Keep an eye on the next month’s list. Promo Rewards change every month, so if your dream route isn’t on sale now, it might be soon.
Is this a good use of Amex points?
For most travelers, yes. Business class tickets between the US and Europe can cost several thousand dollars in cash. Using around 45,000 points for one of those seats gives you far more value than redeeming points for statement credits or gift cards.
Economy Promo Rewards can be great value too. From 18,750 miles one way, a round trip to Europe may cost less than 40,000 Amex points plus taxes and fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Amex to Flying Blue transfer bonus in November 2026?
No. The latest Amex bonus to Flying Blue (25%) ran in October 2026 and has ended. Capital One has a 20% Flying Blue bonus until November 30, 2026.
What is the transfer ratio from Amex to Flying Blue?
1:1. Every 1,000 Amex points become 1,000 Flying Blue miles.
How long do the November Promo Rewards last?
Book by the end of November 2026, for travel through April 30, 2027.
Do Flying Blue awards have fees?
Yes. You’ll pay taxes and fees in cash on top of the miles. The amount varies by route.
Can I book Flying Blue awards for someone else?
Yes. You can use your Flying Blue miles to book award tickets for other travelers.
Conclusion
There’s no Amex transfer bonus to Flying Blue this November, but the deal is still strong. Flying Blue’s November Promo Rewards offer 25% off selected routes, with business class from New York to Europe from 45,000 miles one way, and Amex points transfer at 1:1. Search with seats.aero or the Air France-KLM website, stay flexible on your destination, check the fare type, and transfer your points only once you’ve found the seat. Stay curious, and enjoy your trip.
