If you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, you might hear the maxim “you get maximum value from Chase points by using their Transfer Partners”. But if you’re new to points and miles, you might know what good they are.

So I ranked all 14 partners from worst to best and explained when I’d actually transfer points and why. Read on for quick takes, real redemption examples, and how I’d use each partner in practice.

Table of Contents

• Table of contents
• Rank 14 — Hotel Partner
• Rank 13 — Hotel Partner
• Rank 12 — Airline Partner
• Rank 11 — Airline Partner
• Rank 10 — Airline Partner
• Rank 9 — Airline Partner
• Rank 8 — Airline Partner
• Rank 7 — Airline Partner
• Rank 6-4 — Airline Partners
• Rank 3 — Airline Partner
• Rank 2 — Airline Partner
• Rank 1 — Hotel Partner
• Final thoughts

Rank 14 — IHG

IHG is my bottom pick among the Chase Transfer Partners. Their award pricing can be surprisingly high — I’ve seen “cheap” hotels frequently priced at 30,000 points.

I generally only transfer to IHG to top off an account for a specific redemption, otherwise I’d either book through the Chase portal or use a different hotel partner.

Rank 13 — Marriott

Marriott is slightly better than IHG because it still has some useful luxury properties. A good example is a Maldives redemption that sometimes comes in around ~40,000 points one night if you catch a transfer bonus.

Be careful: even when the room looks like a bargain, additional costs (like $1,000 in water taxi fees for two) can erase the perceived savings; but at the same time this is just the price of a Maldives vacation.

Rank 12 — JetBlue

JetBlue can be great domestically when there’s a sale — you can transfer points and snag cheap intra‑US flights.

They have also been adding partners like Japan Airlines and Condor Airlines improving their utility for international flights to Europe and Asia.

Their prices aren’t always the most competitive, but when they are, Chase is the best flexible points currency to use as Chase transfers to JetBlue at a 1:1 ratio. Meaning 1 point from Chase will get you 1 JetBlue point.

In contrast, AMEX transfers at an inferior ratio. 5 AMEX points will give you 4 JetBlue points.

Rank 11 — Emirates

Emirates is fun if your bucket list includes an A380 business class or first class redemption (hello, bar in the sky). It’s one of the best Chase Transfer Partners for booking that exact product.

Beyond luxurious long‑haul redemptions, their utility is limited — I’d transfer to Emirates mainly for splurge business class experiences.

BUT you only have until October 16th 2025, after this date, Chase is dumping Emirates and they will no longer be a transfer partner.

Rank 10 — Southwest

Southwest is practical thanks to a solid North American network. Points-to-seat value isn’t always great, though.

I personally value them higher because I repeatedly earn the Southwest Companion Pass so that every time I fly, I bring my wife for just the price of taxes ($5.60 one way).

I transfer to Southwest to top off my account for a redemption and effectively get 2x the normal value.

Rank 9 — United

United’s business class pricing can be rough compared to other airlines, but I like United for cheap, cancelable economy positioning flights. You can cancel and redeposit points without fees which is perfect for a trip not firmly set in stone.

Their business class award pricing to South Africa and some other long‑haul markets can also be surprisingly competitive, so I keep United in my toolkit.

Rank 8 — Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines is one of the best Chase Transfer Partners for Asia travel. Singapore is an excellent hub and they often have good availability with lower taxes and fees.

I also look for fifth‑freedom routes (JFK–FRA, LAX–NRT) where availability and comfort make Singapore a solid choice despite sometimes higher prices.

Rank 7 — Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic offers standout value occasionally — 52,500 miles for ANA business class to Asia is a headline example.

They also have ultra‑cheap Europe awards (occasionally lower than 10,000pts one way), though taxes can be high.

If your home airport hosts Virgin Atlantic flights, they can be a go-to option for flights to Europe.

Rank 6-4 — Avios family (British Airways / Iberia / Aer Lingus)

I group the Avios currencies together because transferring to one unlocks options across multiple programs.

There are great uses for each program: Japan Airlines awards, Qatar routes, and cheap Iberia business class to Spain for ~34,000 Avios one‑way.

These programs do get devalued gradually, but with transfer bonuses and the right sweet spots they remain powerful Chase Transfer Partners for transatlantic and intra‑Europe trips.

Within the Avios family you’ll find different sweet spots depending on which airline you use. Award charts and promos matter, so I monitor transfer bonuses closely before moving points.

Use Iberia for low‑tax business class to Spain, Aer Lingus for stopovers, and BA when convenient availability shows up.

Rank 3 — Air Canada (Aeroplan)

Aeroplan is my third‑place Chase Transfer Partner because of

cheap domestic fares starting at roughly 6,000 points and predictable availability. You can add a stopover for only 5,000 points one way, which is huge for building multi‑city trips.

I use Aeroplan for North American positioning and when I want a flexible stopover without huge cash outlays.

Rank 2 — Flying Blue (Air France / KLM)

Flying Blue is my favorite for Europe after Aeroplan; they often release inventory and sometimes you can snag business class for 60,000 points one way. They also serve as a reasonable option to Africa and Asia thanks to SkyTeam partnerships.

Transfer bonuses to Flying Blue pop up regularly, so watch for those to maximize value for transatlantic flights. I update you every Friday on what sign-up bonuses are available in my weekly newsletter, sign-up below.

Rank 1 — Hyatt

Hyatt is my top Chase Transfer Partner. Their award chart offers consistent value across budget and luxury stays, making points go far whether you’re camping or staying in a top resort.

Hyatt prices their hotels based on the award categories they’re in, as well as fluctuations based on being in low, regular, or high season, as shown in the table above. This fixed pricing comes in handy when cash prices are inflated.

Note: their small luxury hotel program (Mr & Mrs Smith) introduced dynamic pricing for certain properties — that’s a bit less predictable, but Hyatt overall remains the easiest way to get outsized hotel value from Chase points.

Final thoughts

That’s my ranking of all 14 Chase Transfer Partners — why I’d use each, and the redemptions I look for. If you want a quick checklist: Hyatt, Flying Blue, and Aeroplan are my go‑to transfers, while IHG and some airlines live near the bottom unless a specific deal appears.