As of November 1, 2026, Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to 10 airlines and 4 hotel programs. Most partners transfer at 1:1; exceptions include World of Hyatt (lower on some cards). The best-known ways to use Chase points: ANA business/first to Japan via Virgin Atlantic, Aeroplan partner business to Europe (East Coast) and Aeroplan stopover on one-way awards.
Best ways to use Chase points
Award prices that beat the cash fare by a wide margin, booked through partners Chase transfers to.
Aeroplan partner business to Europe (East Coast)
Aeroplan stopover on one-way awards
Iberia off-peak business to Madrid
Flying Blue Promo Rewards
Flying Blue Light business to Europe
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class saver
Singapore Suites/Business saver to Singapore
United cardholder Polaris saver discount
How to transfer Chase points to airlines
Five steps, in this order. The order is what protects your points.
- Find the award seat firstSearch for award space with the airline partner (or ask Points or Cash) and confirm it on the airline's own site. Transfers can't be undone.
- Open the transfer pageSign in at chase.com → Ultimate Rewards → Transfer to travel partners. You need Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve or Ink Business Preferred (Freedom and Ink Cash points must be moved to one of these first).
- Link your airline accountAdd your frequent-flyer number for the partner. Create a free account with the airline first if you don't have one.
- Transfer only what you needMinimum 1,000 points, in 1,000-point steps. Transfer at the moment you book, not before.
- Book the award10 of 14 Chase partners usually arrive within minutes; others take a day or more. Book as soon as the points land.
- Chase says transfers can take up to 7 business days, though most are instant.
- Moving points between people does not carry over the Sapphire Reserve 1.5x portal value.
- Hyatt is 4:3 on Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred.
Airline partners
Base ratios without temporary bonuses. Green means you get more miles than the points you send.
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus AerClub (Avios) | 1:1 | instant |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | instant |
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | instant |
| British Airways Club (Avios)Chase page still calls it 'British Airways Executive Club'. | 1:1 | instant |
| Iberia Plus / Iberia Club (Avios) | 1:1 | instant |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | instant |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerTypically ~1 day. | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
| United MileagePlus | 1:1 | instant |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | instant |
Hotel partners
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| IHG One Rewards | 1:1 | <24 hours |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
| World of HyattRatio depends on card. 1:1 for Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business. 4:3 (1,000 UR = 750 Hyatt) for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred: new CSP accounts from 2026-06-15, all CSP/IBP accounts from 2026-10-01. If an agent does not know the user's card, assume 4:3. Other cards: 0 4:3. | 1:1 | instant |
| Wyndham Rewards | 1:1 | Varies |
Questions
What are Chase's transfer partners?
Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to 10 airlines (Aer Lingus AerClub (Avios) 1:1, Air Canada Aeroplan 1:1, Air France-KLM Flying Blue 1:1, British Airways Club (Avios) 1:1, Iberia Plus / Iberia Club (Avios) 1:1, JetBlue TrueBlue 1:1, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 1:1, Southwest Rapid Rewards 1:1, United MileagePlus 1:1 and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 1:1) and 4 hotel programs (IHG One Rewards 1:1, Marriott Bonvoy 1:1, World of Hyatt 1:1 and Wyndham Rewards 1:1). Ratios checked November 1, 2026.
What is the best way to use Chase points?
Transfer to an airline partner for a premium-cabin award, where points are often worth 2 cents or more. Well-known options: ANA business/first to Japan via Virgin Atlantic (Business 52,500 (West Coast) / 60,000 (Central & East) one-way), Aeroplan partner business to Europe (East Coast) (60,000 one-way (75,000 for 4,001-6,000 mi, e.g. West Coast/Midwest)) and Aeroplan stopover on one-way awards (+5,000 points). Always confirm award space before transferring; transfers can't be undone.
How much are Chase points worth?
Cashing out usually gets about 0.6 to 1.1 cents per point. A good transfer redemption gets about 1.25 to 1.75 cents, and premium-cabin sweet spots can reach 2 to 5 cents. Compare against the cash fare you would actually pay.
How do I transfer Chase points to airlines?
To transfer Chase points, find and confirm the award seat first, then sign in at chase.com → Ultimate Rewards → Transfer to travel partners, link your airline account and transfer only what you need (minimum 1,000 points, in 1,000-point steps).
How long do Chase transfers take?
Most Chase transfers are instant or arrive within a day or two, but some partners take longer. Check the partner list above, and only transfer once you've confirmed the award seat is bookable.
Put your Chase points to work
Tell Points or Cash your balance and the trip. It finds the partner that gets you there for the fewest points.
Sources: https://www.chase.com/sapphire-cards/personal/preferred · https://www.chase.com/sapphire-cards/personal/reserve · https://awardwallet.com/mile-transfer-times?program=Chase · https://thepointsguy.com/news/chase-hyatt-transfer-ratio-change/ · https://frequentmiler.com/chase-slashes-hyatt-transfer-ratio-to-43/
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