Chase UR → Virgin Atlantic → ANA Business
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.
Why this redemption is worth chasing
At 13.7¢ per point, this redemption is in the top tier of value across the entire points world. 13.7¢ means each point is worth roughly 14 times what you'd get redeeming for cash back. The cash ticket runs around $6,500, but the points cost is just 47,500, about one credit-card sign-up bonus on a premium travel card.
How to book this redemption
- 1Confirm award space first. ANA 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).
- 2Earn or transfer the points. If you don't already have 47,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
- 3Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
- 4Pay 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.
Common questions
- How many points do you need to fly ANA business class to Japan?
- 47,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards points one-way for business class on ANA. Cash equivalent runs around $6,500, putting this redemption at roughly 13.7 cents per point.
- Is 47,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards points a good redemption?
- Yes, at 13.7¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 1270%. It's one of the highest-value uses of these points.
- 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 47,500-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.