Best Chase Ultimate Rewards Redemptions

Transfer Chase UR 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, then redeem 47,500-55,000 points for ANA business class (The Room) US to Tokyo. Chase UR → Virgin Atlantic is one of the most valuable transfer paths in all of points travel. No fuel surcharges. Instant transfer from Chase. Arguably the best use of Chase UR for international business class.

Transfer Chase UR 1:1 to Air France/KLM Flying Blue to catch monthly Promo Rewards at 25% off. The promo floor is now ~18,750 miles one-way for US to Europe economy; 25,000 is the standard non-promo saver rate. June 2026 Promo Rewards (valid June 1-30, travel through Nov 30 2026) confirm US-Europe economy under 20,000 miles. Chase → Flying Blue transfers are instant. Factor in $100-200 in AF/KLM carrier surcharges on own-metal flights.

Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer 1:1 to World of Hyatt, still the best hotel redemption CPP of any major program. After the May 20, 2026 overhaul, Category 6 properties (Andaz, Park Hyatt) price on a five-tier demand chart: 20,000 (Lowest) / 25,000 (Low) / 30,000 (Moderate) / 35,000 (Upper) / 40,000 (Top). 25,000 is now only the Low tier, and most Cat 6 nights price 30k-40k, so this is no longer a flat 25k/night. Instant transfer, no minimums.

Transfer Chase UR 1:1 to United MileagePlus for domestic saver awards from 12,500 miles one-way when space is available. Good backup for routes where United still shows saver inventory. United MileagePlus is fully dynamic; 12,500 is the floor, not guaranteed. Best used for premium economy upgrades or last-minute bookings.

Transfer Chase UR 1:1 to Southwest Rapid Rewards. Rapid Rewards is revenue-based (no award chart) and points are worth ~1.3 cents each toward cash fares; the 8,000 figure is illustrative of a low domestic fare. A 30% Chase-to-Southwest transfer bonus is active through June 5, 2026, lifting effective value to ~1.7c. The Companion Pass (135k qualifying points) dramatically amplifies the value.

Transfer Chase UR to Marriott Bonvoy (1:1 base) to unlock the Marriott 5th Night Free benefit on award stays. Book 5 nights, pay for 4. Best used at high-category properties where cash rates exceed $300/night. The Marriott transfer is generally inefficient (~0.7c/pt) but 5th-night-free on a Category 7 property lifts effective cpp meaningfully.