{"id":87765,"date":"2025-09-28T13:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T13:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=87765"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:24:12","slug":"best-north-america-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/best-north-america-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem, thanks to the many sweet spots in its transfer partner program. You can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer Ultimate Rewards points<\/a> at a 1:1 transfer ratio to 14 transfer partners (10 airline and four hotel programs). These include well-known programs: United, Southwest, JetBlue, and Hyatt.<\/p>\n<p>But don't overlook Chase's international airline partners like British Airways, Air France\/KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. These international programs can be valuable for booking award flights within North America. Let's review all of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/best-way-to-use-chase-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best ways to use Chase points<\/a> for domestic U.S. and short-haul international flights.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to build your balance of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, now's a great time to do so. Three Ultimate Rewards-earning cards are offering a solid sign-up bonus to eligible new cardholders:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/7e0262fd-5b61-413b-8b01-c8feec5b1d04.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=006b43b594a91285555444b7158deda0f&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on eligible streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$795<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0d2f1ba9d633b09a3651a184e2312e084&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--6\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/42f36a84-370d-4140-94a9-87f97a0dde86.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening and access more than $6,000 in total business and travel value in your first year.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120' data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserveBusiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$795<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1833067.10005328&type=3&u1=4aa853e4984d99b98f73e349adfdb2c5&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>8X points on all Chase Travel\u2120 purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>5X total points on eligible Lyft rides through 9\/30\/2027<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on advertising purchases made with social media platforms and search engines<\/li>\r\n<li>1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Chase_Ultimate_Rewards_Airline_Transfer_Partners\">Chase Ultimate Rewards Airline Transfer Partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Best_Chase_Ultimate_Rewards_Sweet_Spots_in_North_America\">The Best Chase Ultimate Rewards Sweet Spots in North America<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Southwest_award_flights_from_3000_points\">Southwest award flights from 3,000 points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JetBlue_award_flights_starting_at_3000_Chase_points\">JetBlue award flights starting at 3,000 Chase points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cheap_flights_through_the_Chase_Travel_portal\">Cheap flights through the Chase Travel portal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_award_flights_from_5000_points\">United award flights from 5,000 points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delta_award_flights_from_5000_points\">Delta award flights from 5,000 points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Alaska_award_flights_from_7500_points\">Alaska award flights from 7,500 points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#American_award_flights_from_12000_points\">American award flights from 12,000 points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Award_flights_to_Hawaii_from_8500_points\">Award flights to Hawaii from 8,500 points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Before we dive into the sweet spots, here's an overview of all 10 of Chase's airline transfer partners, their transfer times, and which U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">airlines each partner with<\/a>. Note that points transfer to all Chase Ultimate Rewards partners at a 1:1 transfer ratio.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tablepress-94-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-94\"><span id=\"Chase_Ultimate_Rewards_Airline_Transfer_Partners\">Chase Ultimate Rewards Airline Transfer Partners<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-94\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-94 tablepress-responsive\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-94-name\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-94-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Chase Airline Transfer Partner<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">...which you can use to book award flights on:<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Time for Points to Transfer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aer Lingus AerClub (Avios)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">(none directly)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Air France\/KLM Flying Blue<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Delta<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">British Airways Club (Avios)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American, Alaska<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Emirates Skywards<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Club Iberia Plus (Avios)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American, Alaska<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">JetBlue TrueBlue<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">JetBlue<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United, Alaska<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1 Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Southwest<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">United MileagePlus<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Delta<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Instantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<span id=\"tablepress-94-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-94\">Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to all partners at a ratio of 1:1 in 1,000-point increments<\/span>\n\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/how-to-transfer-chase-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: A Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Best_Chase_Ultimate_Rewards_Sweet_Spots_in_North_America\">The Best Chase Ultimate Rewards Sweet Spots in North America<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Southwest_award_flights_from_3000_points\">Southwest award flights from 3,000 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Southwest has recently implemented <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/variable-award-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">variable award redemption pricing<\/a> for its award flights. Rapid Rewards points used to offer a fixed value that required around 86 points per dollar of the flight's base fare (before taxes and fees). Now, the redemption rate of Southwest Rapid Rewards varies based on flight demand and other factors.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the changes, you can pay a surprisingly low number of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rapid Rewards<\/a> points for Southwest flights when fares are cheap. For example, this Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX) flight prices as low as just 2,500 points each way:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219355\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"751\/358\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219355  lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-4.50.27-PM-1024x488.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing Southwest award from Las Vegas to Los Angeles \" width=\"751\" height=\"358\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-4.50.27-PM-1024x488.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-4.50.27-PM-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-4.50.27-PM-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-4.50.27-PM-1536x732.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-4.50.27-PM.png 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Southwest<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Chase points transfer to all partners in increments of 1,000 points. So, you'd need to transfer just 3,000 Chase points to book a Basic fare &#8212; or 4,000 for a Wanna Get Away Plus fare.<\/p>\n<p>Despite all the <a href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-assigned-seats\/\">changes happening at Southwest<\/a>, its award flight prices can be incredibly low in the right circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/credit-card-benefit-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Avoid Seating and Bag Fees with a Southwest Credit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"JetBlue_award_flights_starting_at_3000_Chase_points\">JetBlue award flights starting at 3,000 Chase points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JetBlue utilizes a revenue-based redemption system for flights it operates. However, award prices aren't as formulaic. That means some redemptions are better than others.<\/p>\n<p>For some short-haul flights, you can find great deals using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/\" rel=\"noopener\">JetBlue TrueBlue<\/a> points. For example, you can fly from Boston (BOS) to Presque Isle, Maine (PQI) from 2,500 points:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/463\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228417 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BOS-PQI-JetBlue-2500-points-300x185.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of JetBlue award option from Boston to Presque Isle, Maine\" width=\"750\" height=\"463\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BOS-PQI-JetBlue-2500-points-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BOS-PQI-JetBlue-2500-points-1024x632.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BOS-PQI-JetBlue-2500-points-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BOS-PQI-JetBlue-2500-points.png 1511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>International JetBlue flights start at just 3,400 points each way &#8212; such as from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cancun, Mexico (CUN):<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228418\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/398\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228418 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLL-CUN-JetBlue-3400-points-300x159.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of JetBlue award option from Fort Lauderdale to Cancun\" width=\"750\" height=\"398\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLL-CUN-JetBlue-3400-points-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLL-CUN-JetBlue-3400-points-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLL-CUN-JetBlue-3400-points-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLL-CUN-JetBlue-3400-points.png 1478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>It's even possible to fly across the country &#8212; from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO) for only 8,000 points one-way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207315\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/149\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207315 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.12.23\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Boston to San Francisco for 8,000 points. \" width=\"750\" height=\"149\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.12.23\u202fPM.png 731w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.12.23\u202fPM-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you're hopping through the Caribbean, you can even book JetBlue flights from 2,500 points each way:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228410\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/314\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228410 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SJU-STI-JetBlue-2500-points-300x125.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of JetBlue award option from San Juan to Santiago Dominican Republic\" width=\"750\" height=\"314\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SJU-STI-JetBlue-2500-points-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SJU-STI-JetBlue-2500-points-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SJU-STI-JetBlue-2500-points-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SJU-STI-JetBlue-2500-points.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Cheap_flights_through_the_Chase_Travel_portal\">Cheap flights through the Chase Travel portal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although most of this post focuses on redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards for award sweet spots by transferring to partners, it's important to remember that this isn't the only way to book flights with Chase points. Sometimes, the best deal is to buy paid flights through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Travel portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The value that you get from your Ultimate Rewards points depends on which card you redeem points through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> <\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0d2f1ba9d633b09a3651a184e2312e084&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>): up to 2 cents per point (depending on your specific redemption).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=006b43b594a91285555444b7158deda0f&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>): up to 1.5 cents per point (depending on your specific redemption).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> <\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005142&type=3&u1=5a0b43b58ce187300e4b4b8f48010f9e&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>): up to 1.75 cents per point (depending on your specific redemption).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the implementation of <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/points-boost\/\">Points Boost<\/a>, the values above now vary, while they used to be fixed. So there may be instances where you can redeem points at only one 1 cent per point, meaning you need to pay more attention to the value you are getting through the Chase Travel portal.<\/p>\n<p>When a flight is cheap, you can book it for an incredibly low number of points. For example, <a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Preferred<\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Preferred<\/a> cardholders can book a flight between Denver (DEN) and Salt Lake City (SLC) for just 4,678 points:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228408\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/552\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228408 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DEN-SLC-Chase-Travel-portal-300x221.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Delta and Southwest flight options through the Chase Travel portal\" width=\"750\" height=\"552\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DEN-SLC-Chase-Travel-portal-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DEN-SLC-Chase-Travel-portal-1024x754.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DEN-SLC-Chase-Travel-portal-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DEN-SLC-Chase-Travel-portal.png 1202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Chase Travel<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"United_award_flights_from_5000_points\">United award flights from 5,000 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chase cardholders can use Ultimate Rewards to book United award flights through a few programs &#8212; including Air Canada Aeroplan and even Singapore KrisFlyer. However, after recent devaluations, the first place to check is United itself.<\/p>\n<p>United has transitioned to a dynamic award pricing system where the price of an award is loosely based on demand. And you can book some routes for as few as 5,000 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> miles each way \u2014 such as Denver (DEN) to Cheyenne (CYS), San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN), and even Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago (ORD):<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228419\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/315\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228419 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YVR-ORD-5k-United-miles-300x126.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of United award option from Vancouver to Chicago\" width=\"750\" height=\"315\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YVR-ORD-5k-United-miles-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YVR-ORD-5k-United-miles-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YVR-ORD-5k-United-miles-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YVR-ORD-5k-United-miles.png 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Other routes, such as Chicago (ORD) to Pittsburgh (PIT), only cost a little bit more:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"744\/446\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220133  lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-2-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"ORD to PIT for 5,600 United miles\" width=\"744\" height=\"446\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-2-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-2-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-2.jpg 1075w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Other flights can be booked for a reasonable number of miles \u2014 like this Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) flight starting at 8,200 United miles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220135\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"749\/271\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220135  lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-3-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"Houston to Mexico City for 8,200 United miles. \" width=\"749\" height=\"271\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-3-1024x370.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-3-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-3-768x278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ua-3.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Unfortunately, these short-distance United award flights used to be readily available at even better prices when booked through Air Canada Aeroplan. However, Air Canada's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/air-canada-aeroplan\/dynamic-partner-award-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">recent award chart adjustment<\/a> for United-flown flights made these prices dynamic \u2014 and not as enticing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/do-chase-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Delta_award_flights_from_5000_points\">Delta award flights from 5,000 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just because Delta Air Lines is not a transfer partner of Chase doesn't mean you can't use your Ultimate Rewards to book them. In fact, Air France and KLM's Flying Blue program seems to have reemerged as a great way to book some domestic Delta award flights. Since Flying Blue transitioned to dynamic award pricing for Delta flights, deals can be hit or miss. But you can find some shorter routes bookable for as few as 5,000 miles each way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217007\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"746\/139\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217007 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dtword-1024x191.jpg\" alt=\"Detroit to Chicago for 5,000 miles. Credit: Air France\" width=\"746\" height=\"139\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dtword-1024x191.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dtword-300x56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dtword-768x143.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dtword.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><center><em>Detroit to Chicago for 5,000 miles. Screenshot of Flying Blue.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217005\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"747\/142\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217005 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rdumco-1024x195.jpg\" alt=\"Raleigh Durham to Orlando for 7,000 miles. Credit: Air France\" width=\"747\" height=\"142\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rdumco-1024x195.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rdumco-300x57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rdumco-768x146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rdumco.jpg 1432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><center><em>Raleigh\/Durham to Orlando for 7,000 miles. Screenshot of Flying Blue.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_217006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"752\/143\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-217006 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mspden-1024x194.jpg\" alt=\"Minneapolis to Denver for 9,000 miles. Credit: Air France\" width=\"752\" height=\"143\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mspden-1024x194.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mspden-300x57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mspden-768x146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mspden.jpg 1433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><center><em>Minneapolis to Denver for 9,000 miles. Screenshot of Flying Blue.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Another way to book Delta award flights using Chase Ultimate Rewards points is through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/a>. Virgin uses a distance-based award chart for Delta awards (except those to\/from mainland Europe) at the following rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>0-500 miles:<\/strong> 7,500 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>501-1,000 miles:<\/strong> 11,000 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>1,001-1,500 miles:<\/strong> 16,500 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>1,501-2,000 miles:<\/strong> 18,500 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to short-haul flights within the U.S., you can use this award chart to fly to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, or Mexico for cheap. For example, you can fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Nassau (NAS) for just 11,000 Virgin points:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208838\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/213\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208838 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs-5-6-1024x291.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Atlantic ATL-NAS 11,000 Virgin points\" width=\"750\" height=\"213\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs-5-6-1024x291.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs-5-6-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs-5-6-768x218.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs-5-6.jpg 1270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The same flight is also bookable with fellow SkyTeam members Air France\/KLM Flying Blue program. In this case, only 9,500 Flying Blue miles will get you this flight to the Bahamas. But fees are slightly higher at $34.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208842\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/132\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208842 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/af-5-6-1024x181.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta to Nassau for 9,500 Flying Blue miles.\" width=\"750\" height=\"132\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/af-5-6-1024x181.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/af-5-6-300x53.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/af-5-6-768x136.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/af-5-6.jpg 1433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Flying Blue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>For reference, booking the same flight directly through Delta would be 28,000 SkyMiles!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/271\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208837 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dl-5-6.jpg\" alt=\"Booking Atlanta- Nassau directly with Delta.\" width=\"750\" height=\"271\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dl-5-6.jpg 962w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dl-5-6-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dl-5-6-768x277.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>It should be noted, however, that Virgin Atlantic charges for each segment you fly. For instance, adding a flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Atlanta, then Nassau in our above example, still covers less than 1,000 miles in distance. But Virgin prices CLT-ATL and ATL-NAS as two separate awards. That means you'll have to pay 18,500 Virgin points each way:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/214\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208839 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs2-5-6-1024x292.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Atlantic award example from Charlotte to Nassau.\" width=\"750\" height=\"214\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs2-5-6-1024x292.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs2-5-6-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs2-5-6-768x219.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vs2-5-6.jpg 1270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>For these connecting flights, you may be better off booking a paid flight through the Chase Travel portal. The nonstop options will work best from Delta's hub airports.<\/p>\n<p>When comparing all these SkyTeam partners, factors besides cost \u2014 like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">cancellation policies<\/a> and potential <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/credit-card-transfer-bonuses\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer bonuses<\/a> \u2014 could help determine the best airline program to book through.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Alaska_award_flights_from_7500_points\">Alaska award flights from 7,500 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alaska has a unique non-alliance partnership with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/singapore-krisflyer-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program<\/a>. And, after recent devaluations to Avios award charts, KrisFlyer is now the best way to book Alaska awards. Rather than using a distance-based award chart, Singapore splits the U.S. into five regions for Alaska Airlines award flights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208859\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/603\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208859 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sq-5-6.jpg\" alt=\"Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer award chart for Alaska award flights\" width=\"750\" height=\"603\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sq-5-6.jpg 786w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sq-5-6-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sq-5-6-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sq-5-6-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Singapore Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Awards between certain regions start at just 7,500 KrisFlyer miles each way &#8212; such as flights between Arizona or New Mexico and Canada. The downside with this sweet spot is that you'll need to call Singapore KrisFlyer to book these awards. You can see <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporeair.com\/saar5\/pdf\/ppsclub_krisflyer\/charts\/AlaskaAir_AwdChart.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">which destinations fall into each of the five regions here<\/a> (c<em>aution: PDF link<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>You can use the British Airways award chart to book nonstop Alaska award flights up to 650 miles in distance for 12,000 Avios, or flights between 651 and 1,151 miles in distance for 16,000 Avios. This can be handy for flights such as Seattle (SEA) to Juneau (JNU):<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/288\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207341 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.35.07\u202fPM-1024x394.png\" alt=\"Alaska Airlines award from SEA to JNU bookable through British Airways.\" width=\"750\" height=\"288\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.35.07\u202fPM-1024x394.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.35.07\u202fPM-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.35.07\u202fPM-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.35.07\u202fPM.png 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"American_award_flights_from_12000_points\">American award flights from 12,000 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/british-airways-club\/ba-devalues-short-haul-flights-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\">several recent devaluations<\/a>, the best way to use Chase Ultimate Rewards points for flights on American Airlines is by booking through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways Club<\/a>. Nonstop American Airlines flights up to 650 miles in distance cost 12,000 Avios each way. If you can't find better rates elsewhere, this is a good option to keep in your back pocket.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can fly from Dallas (DFW) to Denver, Colorado (DEN) for just 12,000 Avios one-way in economy, or 24,000 Avios in domestic first class:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208856\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/278\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208856 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BA2-5-6-1024x380.jpg\" alt=\"American Airlines award from DFW to DEN bookable through British Airways.\" width=\"750\" height=\"278\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BA2-5-6-1024x380.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BA2-5-6-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BA2-5-6-768x285.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BA2-5-6.jpg 1437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>While domestic U.S. awards might not provide the best redemption rate, you can also fly internationally using the same distance-based award chart. For example, fly between Miami (MIA) and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) for 12,000 Avios each way in economy or 24,000 Avios each way in first class:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/334\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207339 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.29.47\u202fPM-1024x456.png\" alt=\"American Airlines award from MIA to MBJ bookable through British Airways.\" width=\"750\" height=\"334\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.29.47\u202fPM-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.29.47\u202fPM-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.29.47\u202fPM-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.29.47\u202fPM.png 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Nonstop award flights between 2,001 and 3,000 miles in distance cost a bit more at 20,000 Avios each way, which could cover flights between Charlotte (CLT) and Los Angeles (LAX). It's a solid option to get across the country if you can't find cheaper rates elsewhere. Like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways prices awards per segment, so finding nonstop American flights will be your best bet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207340\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/288\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207340 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.32.15\u202fPM-1024x394.png\" alt=\"AA itinerary bookable through British Airways.\" width=\"750\" height=\"288\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.32.15\u202fPM-1024x394.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.32.15\u202fPM-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.32.15\u202fPM-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-7.32.15\u202fPM.png 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Award_flights_to_Hawaii_from_8500_points\">Award flights to Hawaii from 8,500 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you're looking to visit Hawaii, Chase Ultimate Rewards points offer plenty of options. Southwest is potentially the best option. If you're able to find a cheap enough cash flight, you can book Southwest award flights to Hawaii with just 8,500 Rapid Rewards points:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220136\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"748\/346\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220136  lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sw-b-7-30-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Southwest award example from San Jose to Maui Hawaii for 8,500 Southwest Rapid Rewards points\" width=\"748\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sw-b-7-30-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sw-b-7-30-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sw-b-7-30-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sw-b-7-30.jpg 1336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Southwest<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, United Airlines flies extensively to Hawaii. It will be worthwhile to compare United to other Chase Star Alliance transfer partners, like Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada has added United to their list of <a href=\"\/news\/air-canada-aeroplan\/dynamic-partner-award-pricing\/\">partners with a dynamic award chart<\/a>, so the award price will vary.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, this United flight is cheapest through Air Canada, at 15,000 miles<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208841\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/249\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208841 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ac-5-6-1024x340.jpg\" alt=\"United award flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu from 15,000 Air Canada miles.\" width=\"750\" height=\"249\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ac-5-6-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ac-5-6-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ac-5-6-768x255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ac-5-6.jpg 1245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Air Canada Aeroplan<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Consider booking American and Alaska award flights to Hawaii through British Airways. Nonstop award flights up to 3,000 miles in distance cost 20,000 Avios each way. That covers Alaska and American award flights to Hawaii from the U.S. West Coast and as far inland as Phoenix (PHX):<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208853\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/280\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208853 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ba-5-6-1024x382.jpg\" alt=\"American Airlines award from HNL- PHX bookable through British Airways.\" width=\"750\" height=\"280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ba-5-6-1024x382.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ba-5-6-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ba-5-6-768x286.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ba-5-6.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>This gives travelers several options to use Chase Ultimate Rewards to get to Hawaii, helping save money on an otherwise expensive vacation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/airlines\/book-hawaii-with-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Points and Miles for Free Flights to Hawaii<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When considering how to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/best-way-to-use-chase-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">redeem your Chase Ultimate Rewards points<\/a>, it's natural to default to the most well-known airline programs: United, Southwest, and JetBlue. However, don't overlook Chase's other airline partners. Otherwise, you may miss out on an even cheaper way to book the same award.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this list of Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots helps inspire you on how to maximize your points. And, if you need to build up your balance of Ultimate Rewards points, don't forget that the <a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> is offering an amazing 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"2061159\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/7e0262fd-5b61-413b-8b01-c8feec5b1d04.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=006b43b594a91285555444b7158deda0f&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-beginners-rewards-card\/\">#1 recommended beginners rewards card<\/a> featuring a 75,000-point signup bonus after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. This card comes with great benefits and earns valuable Ultimate Rewards points.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel&#x2120;, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases<\/li><li>Earn up to $50 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays through Chase Travel&#x2120;<\/li><li>10% anniversary points boost - each account anniversary you'll earn bonus points equal to 10% of your total purchases made the previous year.<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.<\/li><li>Complimentary DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees & lower service fees for a min. of one year when you activate by 12\/31\/27. Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on eligible streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphirePreferred\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p>Or, if you're looking for even more extensive travel benefits, the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> is offering 150,000 bonus points bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048084\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0d2f1ba9d633b09a3651a184e2312e084&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$795<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Chase's flagship Ultimate Rewards card. You get a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access courtesy of a Priority Pass membership and industry-leading travel insurance benefits. New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Get $3,000 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.<\/li><li>Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel&#x2120;, including The Edit&#x2120; and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. 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Subscriptions run through 6\/22\/27 - a value of $288 annually<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphireReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem. 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Here&#8217;s a roundup of the cheapest ways to book award flights on Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, Alaska, and Delta using Chase points.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":184564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12068],"tags":[12709,12667,12641,12629],"coauthors":[36387,36490],"class_list":["post-87765","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-award-programs","tag-chase-ultimate-rewards","tag-north-america","tag-sweet-spots","tag-using-points"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87765"}],"version-history":[{"count":62,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87765\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":241674,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87765\/revisions\/241674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87765"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87765"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=87765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}