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Best Credit Card for Airlines

Compare the top credit cards for airline ticket purchases and find which one earns the most rewards.

Top Pick

Best Pick
The Platinum Card from American Express card art
American Express Membership Rewards

The Platinum Card from American Express

5x
points per dollar
10.0%
effective return
$895/yr
annual fee

5x on Flights (Direct or Amex Travel)

Note: This card has a $500,000 annual spending cap for Flights (Direct or Amex Travel). Earnings above this amount will be at the base rate.

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    4x
    pts/dollar
    8.0%
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    4x on Flights (Direct)

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    5x
    pts/dollar
    7.5%
    return

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    3x
    pts/dollar
    4.8%
    return

    3x on Qatar Airways

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    3x
    pts/dollar
    4.5%
    return

    3x on Alaska Airlines Purchases