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Chase UR → Southwest: Domestic Value Play

Transfer Chase UR 1:1 to Southwest Rapid Rewards. Southwest points are worth roughly 1.5c each toward cash fares, meaning 8,000-15,000 points covers a typical domestic flight. Best value for routes where Southwest has low cash fares. The Companion Pass (135k qualifying points) dramatically amplifies the value.

Points required
8,000
Chase
Cash equivalent
$200
usd
Value per point
1.5¢
cpp
Cabin
Economy
Southwest

Why this redemption is worth chasing

At 1.5¢ per point this is a modest but real redemption. The cash ticket of around $200 doesn't make this a steal, but it's a fair use of 8,000 points if you weren't going to redeem them for anything better.

How to book this redemption

  1. 1
    Confirm award space first. Southwest Airlines award seats can disappear in minutes. Search for the specific dates you want directly on the Chase Ultimate Rewards website (or use our sweet-spot library to compare programs side-by-side first).
  2. 2
    Earn or transfer the points. If you don't already have 8,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
  3. 3
    Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
  4. 4
    Pay any fuel surcharges or taxes. Most awards carry $50-$300 in cash fees on top of the miles. Check the estimate before you transfer, it should still be a fraction of the cash ticket.
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Common questions

How many points do you need to fly Southwest Airlines economy class to North America?
8,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points one-way for economy class on Southwest Airlines. Cash equivalent runs around $200, putting this redemption at roughly 1.5 cents per point.
Is 8,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points a good redemption?
Yes, at 1.5¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 50%. Worth doing if you have the points; not worth optimizing for.
What credit cards transfer to Chase Ultimate Rewards?
Chase Ultimate Rewards accepts transfers from major flexible-points programs. Check the program's transfer partners on each bank's portal. Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards each partner with different airline programs.
When should I transfer points to Chase Ultimate Rewards?
Transfer only after you've confirmed award space on the specific date you want. Transfers are non-reversible. Chase Ultimate Rewards can devalue their award chart at any time, so if you have the points and the seat is available, book the same day you transfer.

Award pricing is set by Chase Ultimate Rewards and can change with little notice. The 8,000-point figure reflects the most recent published award chart we've verified. Confirm live pricing inside your Chase Ultimate Rewards account before transferring, transfers are non-reversible.