The 94 Best Ways to Use Chase Points for Maximum Value [2024]

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the easiest to earn, thanks to a respectable list of credit cards you can sign up for. In addition, Chase Ultimate Rewards points offer exceptional value, but most importantly, these points are among the easiest and most flexible to use.

Whether you’re redeeming them for fixed-value rewards or fancy luxury travel via transfer partners, you’ll have an easy time getting value from your points.

But for the most part, you’ll want to always use Chase points for luxury flights booked through transfer partners.

You can easily 5x or even 10x the value of your points by transferring your points to airline and hotel partners.

Most travelers erroneously think booking these flights would cost millions of points. But business and first class travel doesn’t need to be egregiously expensive — it’s all about utilizing your points optimally.

In this guide, we’ll show you all of the incredible ways you can use Chase points for maximum value.

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Chase Transfer Partners

Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be earned directly through the:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
• Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card
• Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

You must have one of these credit cards to access Chase’s transfer partners.

As long as you have one of the Ultimate Rewards credit cards listed above, you can also indirectly earn Ultimate Rewards points on other credit cards. These other credit cards include the following:

• Chase Freedom Flex℠ Credit Card
• Chase Freedom Unlimited® card
• Ink Business Cash® Credit Card
• Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card

Chase’s Airline Partners

Thanks to credit cards, it’s easier than ever to earn points and miles. In this case, you can put your everyday spending at places like restaurants, office supply stores, and drug stores on credit cards to earn Ultimate Rewards points.

Once you’ve accumulated Ultimate Rewards points, you can transfer them to the following airline partners:

Chase Airline Transfer Partner	Minimum Transfer Amount	Transfer Ratio	Transfer Time
Aer Lingus AerClub	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
Air Canada Aeroplan	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
Air France/KLM Flying Blue	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
British Airways Avios	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
Emirates Skywards	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
Iberia Plus	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
JetBlue TrueBlue	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer	1,000	1:1	1-2 days
Southwest Rapid Rewards	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
United MileagePlus	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant

In general, you shouldn’t count on a transfer bonus to net you more miles because this has only been done a couple of times with British Airways Avios.

Chase’s Hotel Partners

Chase is also partnered with a few hotel chains. And while it doesn’t make sense to transfer points to hotel programs in almost all cases, Chase has one of the best use cases for transferring points to hotels, and that’s with World of Hyatt.

You can also transfer your points to IHG and Marriott Bonvoy, but it really doesn’t make sense unless you’re just short of a booking you’re looking to make with IHG or Marriott points.

Chase Hotel Transfer Partner	Minimum Transfer Amount	Transfer Ratio	Transfer Time
IHG Rewards Club	1,000	1:1	1 day
Marriott Bonvoy	1,000	1:1	2 days
World of Hyatt	1,000	1:1	Almost Instant

In general, we love transferring points to World of Hyatt because of the reasonable prices required for free nights at World of Hyatt (and eligible Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties). Instead of redeeming 100,000+ points for a hotel stay, World of Hyatt charges a fraction of that!

There are honestly a dizzying number of ways to use your Chase points, so what we’ve compiled in this gigantic guide are the absolute best ways to use Chase points for first and business class travel to lots of different destinations around the world. 

Don’t worry — this guide isn’t intended to be consumed in 1 sitting. Instead, keep this page favorited and/or bookmarked so you can refer to it over time.

Also, consider checking out our epic 16-week course, The Points University, to get access to the no-nonsense resources and information you need to plan your award travel, all in one place.

The 4 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Hawaii

Hawaii is and has always been (as far as we can remember), one of the most prolific tourist hotspots in the U.S. Known for its white-sand beaches, colorful Polynesian culture, and ethnic diversity, there’s so much more than just the crystal clear blue waters in the volcanic island state! 

Let’s look into how we can book comfortable flights to Hawaii using Chase points!

Fly United Business/First Class to Hawaii (KrisFlyer)

United is the largest legacy airline in terms of the number of routes flown to Hawaii. Not only does it offer flights to virtually every major Hawaiian gateway airport, but it also connects the continental U.S. with Hawaii through its hub cities such as Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and San Francisco.

The best way to book United first class flights to Hawaii using points is to transfer them to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, which charges the least points for these flights.

United and Singapore Airlines share membership in Star Alliance, which means that Singapore Airlines miles can be used to book United flights.

The trick with getting these prices for Hawaii flights will be to locate “Saver” level availability on United’s website and then performing that same search on Singapore Airlines’s website.

United’s partners like Singapore Airlines and Air Canada only get access to Saver level availability from United, which is why you’ll see a discrepancy between what’s available on United’s website and what’s available on partner websites.

Here are some great example tickets you can book:

• Denver (DEN) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Denver (DEN) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Denver (DEN) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Denver (DEN) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hilo (ITO) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Newark (EWR) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Newark (EWR) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Houston (IAH) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 34,500 KrisFlyer miles

Fly American Airlines Business/First Class to Hawaii (Iberia Avios)

If you live closest to an American Airlines hub airport, don’t feel disappointed that Chase isn’t a transfer partner with American Airlines because you can still book American Airlines flights using Chase points!

American Airlines falls under the Oneworld alliance, which means that you can use Oneworld partner miles to book flights on American Airlines. 

Notably, American Airlines is partners with Iberia, which is the flag carrier of Spain.

Iberia offers amazing prices for round-trip American Airlines tickets.

You’ll find American Airlines nonstop routes to and from Hawaii concentrated in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.

Transferring your Chase points to Iberia Avios enables you to book American Airlines flights (subject to partner award availability) in first class for as little as 46,000 points!

Check out these fantastic tickets you can book with Iberia Avios:

• Chicago (ORD) – Honolulu (HNL) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 64,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Honolulu (HNL) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Kahului (OGG) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Kona (KOA) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Phoenix (PHX) – Honolulu (HNL) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Phoenix (PHX) – Kahului (OGG) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Phoenix (PHX) – Kona (KOA) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Phoenix (PHX) – Lihue (LIH) round-trip in American Airlines first class for 46,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Delta One/First Class to Hawaii (Flying Blue)

Delta, after American Airlines and United, is the only carrier left among the “Big 3” U.S. airlines. And you should definitely not skip this airline unless you’re located far away from a hub.

Even then, Delta arguably offers the best in-flight service to Hawaii.

On the surface, it might look like you can only book Delta flights using Amex points transferred to Delta SkyMiles, but you’ll notice that Chase is partners with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which is a SkyTeam airline.

Thanks to this partnership, you can book Delta One (business class) or Delta first class flights to Hawaii using Chase points.

Remember, you can only use Chase points for Delta’s partner-level availability that is given to Air France/KLM Flying Blue, but it’s better than nothing!

Here are some fantastic ways to use Chase points for Delta first class flights to Hawaii:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Kona (KOA) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles

Access Enhanced Award Availability on United (United MileagePlus)

If you are a novice to points, you might be confused about what the concept of “partner availability” means. Simply put, airline partnerships allow travelers to redeem an airline’s miles for flights on a different airline (and vice versa).

However, the catch is that an airline’s partners don’t usually get full access to the airline’s inventory of flights. This only makes sense, and it’s best to illustrate this with the example of United.

United makes a large percentage of seats in economy and first class available to its own loyalty program members in MileagePlus. However, it only releases a small sliver of that availability to airline partners like Air Canada and Singapore Airlines.

That means Air Canada and Singapore Airlines members can still access these tickets, but they’ll have a much smaller pool of flights to choose from.

Partner availability for United flights is typically a binary situation — you can either book a ticket at a fixed price or you can’t.

But when compared to United MileagePlus, availability is more like a spectrum — you can book a ticket at various prices (40,000 miles, 42,000 miles, 48,000 miles, 53,000 miles, etc.)

The obvious drawback is that you might have to redeem more miles for a given flight, which means the “deal” won’t be as good. But the obvious benefit is that you can choose from so many more dates and times, so you can essentially travel when you want to travel (for the most part).

And when you use Chase points for flights to Hawaii, the best way to access greater availability for first class flights is to transfer them to United MileagePlus and search directly with United.

Here are some great examples of routes you can book (and the minimum it’ll cost for each flight):

• Denver (DEN) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class from 53,200 United miles
• Denver (DEN) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class from 53,200 United miles
• Denver (DEN) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class from 53,200 United miles
• Denver (DEN) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class from 53,200 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hilo (ITO) one-way in United first class from 42,900 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class from 42,900 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class from 42,900 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class from 42,900 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class from 42,900 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class from 43,100 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class from 43,100 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class from 43,100 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class from 43,100 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class from 40,000 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class from 40,000 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class from 40,000 United miles
• Newark (EWR) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class from 95,000 United miles
• Newark (EWR) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class from 95,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class from 94,000 United miles

The 5 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly Short-Haul Within North America

Find yourself needing to fly within the U.S. on a short flight? Think twice before shelling out cold, hard cash!

There’s definitely a way to use Chase points for these short-haul flights within North America.

Fly Southwest Domestically (Southwest Rapid Rewards)

Southwest Airlines offers a rewards system called Rapid Rewards points, and the airline is also known for its no-nonsense fares that include checked bags. Additionally, Southwest serves tons of airports around the U.S., which is why you should keep this redemption in the back of your mind.

The bad news is that the value you’ll get is more or less tied to a fixed value — Southwest points are worth around 1.4 cents each, though it may vary from 1.3-1.45 cents.

That means if you want to book a $140 Southwest ticket, it’ll cost 10,000 points. Similarly, a $280 Southwest ticket will cost 20,000 points.

There’s no award chart or any other pricing scheme — what you see on Southwest’s website is what you get.

But if you know Southwest, some tickets are ridiculously affordable, making a short-haul flight super easy to book using a small number of points!

Fly United Domestically in Economy (United MileagePlus)

United offers some potentially excellent deals for short-haul domestic flights, primarily to leisure destinations like Hawaii, Yellowstone, Aspen, and California.

It’s important to note that some of the tickets, when paid for in cash, cost more than $300 one-way, which is why you can get excellent value transferring your Chase points to United MileagePlus for U.S. domestic flights.

Here are some pricey routes you can redeem United miles for at a great price:

• Chicago (ORD) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United economy class from 22,500 United miles 
• Denver (DEN) – Flagstaff (FLG) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 
• Houston (IAH) – Bozeman (BZN) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Aspen (ASE) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 
• Newark (EWR) – Anchorage (ANC) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 
• Newark (EWR) – Jackson Hole (JAC) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – New Orleans (MSY) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Washington D.C. (IAD) one-way in United economy class from 12,500 United miles 

Fly American Airlines Short-Haul (Iberia Avios)

American Airlines offers some of the only services to certain U.S. cities. If you find yourself needing to book a short-haul American Airlines flight in economy, the transfer partner you’ll absolutely need to pay attention to is British Airways Executive Club.

This loyalty program is the best Chase transfer partner for short-haul redemptions on American Airlines in coach. By following this path, 

Here are some great example routes you can book using Chase points transferred to BA Avios:

• Austin (AUS) – Aspen (ASE) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 12,000 BA Avios
• Austin (AUS) – Nashville (BNA) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 12,000 BA Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Jackson Hole (JAC) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 17,000 BA Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santa Barbara (SBA) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 17,000 BA Avios
• Durango (DRO) – Los Angeles (LAX) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 12,000 BA Avios
• Key West (EYW) – Miami (MIA) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 11,000 BA Avios
• Miami (MIA) – San Diego (SAN) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 23,000 BA Avios
• Phoenix (PHX) – Washington-Reagan (DCA) round-trip in American Airlines economy class for 17,000 BA Avios

Fly Alaska Airlines Short-Haul (British Airways Avios)

Alaska Airlines has one of the most unique niche route networks of U.S. airlines.

Known for connecting the largest hub cities on the West Coast (think Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle) to some of the smallest cities on the West Coast, this redemption can definitely be filed under the “niche” category.

Alaska Airlines offers flights on some of the shortest routes in the U.S., but they’re often ridiculously expensive considering how short they are.

That’s where points can come in handy!

Alaska Airlines is one of the newest members of the Oneworld alliance, which means these short-haul routes are best booked using British Airways Avios.

Here are some fabulous Alaska Airlines flights you can use Chase points to book:

• Portland (PDX) – Boise (BOI) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 6,000 BA Avios
• Portland (PDX) – San Jose del Cabo (SJD) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 11,000 BA Avios
• San Diego (SAN) – Santa Barbara (SBA) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 6,000 BA Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Anchorage (ANC) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 13,000 BA Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Missoula (MSO) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 9,000 BA Avios
• Seattle (SEA) – Bellingham (BLI) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 6,000 BA Avios
• Seattle (SEA) – Kalispell (FCA) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 6,000 BA Avios
• Victoria (YYJ) – Seattle (SEA) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy class for 6,000 BA Avios

Fly Delta Short-Haul (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

Last, but not least, Delta offers comfortable flight experiences, especially on its smaller regional jets. If you find yourself needing to book a short domestic flight on Delta in economy, the best choice is to transfer Chase points to Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club employs a distance-based award chart for these flights, which basically means the further you fly, the more points you’ll need to spend.

Luckily, flight distance isn’t tied to a ticket’s cash price (i.e. a short flight might be more expensive than a longer flight when purchasing with cash).

Here are a few awesome Delta tickets you can book using Chase points transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Jackson Hole (JAC) one-way in Delta economy class for 12,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tampa (TPA) one-way in Delta economy class for 15,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Bismarck (BIS) one-way in Delta economy class for 7,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Nashville (BNA) one-way in Delta economy class for 11,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Spokane (GEG) – Salt Lake City (SLC) one-way in Delta economy class for 8,500 Virgin Atlantic points

The 4 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly Transcontinentally

When we’re talking about premium transcontinental flights in the U.S., we usually immediately think of flights like Los Angeles to New York or San Francisco to Boston.

Because of how much demand there is on these routes, plenty of airlines have spent millions of dollars investing in a top-notch experience aboard their aircraft.

That’s why some of the most comfortable flights in the U.S. are these premium transcontinental flights.

In this section, we’ll show you the best ways to use Chase points to book these luxurious plane tickets.

Fly United Polaris Business Class (KrisFlyer)

One of the best ways to fly domestically is on United’s transcontinental Polaris service.

This is our top pick because it has the best award pricing, generous partner-level availability (particularly on red-eye flights), and a great in-flight product.

The main restriction is that there are relatively few routes offering this product — so if this happens to fit your plans, you’ll find that transferring your Chase points to Singapore KrisFlyer is the way to go.

Here are the routes on which you can book this:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Newark (EWR) one-way in United Polaris class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – New York City (JFK) one-way in United Polaris class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Newark (EWR) one-way in United Polaris class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – New York City (JFK) one-way in United Polaris class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles

Fly Delta One/First Class Within North America (Flying Blue)

Delta offers an enhanced first/business class experience featuring either a full Delta One business class product or a lie-flat first class seat on a number of domestic routes.

Some of these routes aren’t quite transcontinental flights, but nonetheless, it’s helpful to know which flights have spacious lie-flat seats.

In this case, the best way to use Chase points for premium transcontinental Delta flights is through transfers to Air France/KLM Flying Blue:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – New York City (JFK) one-way in Delta One for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Atlanta (ATL) one-way in Delta lie-flat first class for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Atlanta (ATL) one-way in Delta lie-flat first class for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Boston (BOS) one-way in Delta One for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – New York City (JFK) one-way in Delta One for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – New York City (JFK) one-way in Delta One for 36,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly American Airlines Flagship First and Business Class (Iberia Avios)

American Airlines is the only airline that utilizes premium-heavy aircraft on transcontinental routes with first and business class cabins.

Known to have the best overall transcontinental first class experience thanks to its famous Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining experiences (making it one of the best airport lounge concepts in the U.S.), this is definitely one of the best ways to use Chase points for transcontinental flights.

But since American Airlines isn’t a Chase transfer partner, we would need to look at booking partner availability through Iberia Avios as the best-value use case.

Unfortunately, partner award availability in American Airlines’s transcontinental Flagship First Class is frustratingly difficult to find.

Nonetheless, if you are set on finding eligible partner award space, here are some fantastic redemptions you can make:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – New York City (JFK) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 69,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – New York City (JFK) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Miami (MIA) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 69,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Miami (MIA) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• Orange County (SNA) – New York City (JFK) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 69,000 Iberia Avios
• Orange County (SNA) – New York City (JFK) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 46,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – New York City (JFK) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 69,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – New York City (JFK) round-trip in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 46,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Air Canada Signature Class (KrisFlyer)

If you’re headed to or flying from Canada, you can book Air Canada’s coveted Signature business class product using Singapore KrisFlyer miles.

Granted, while you might find lie-flat seats on some of Air Canada’s shorter routes below, you won’t have a full business class experience including bedding, an amenity kit, and multi-course meals.

This shouldn’t be terribly surprising — check out these awesome redemptions:

• Calgary (YYC) – Toronto (YYZ) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• Kingston (KIN) – Toronto YYZ) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Toronto (YYZ) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Toronto (YYZ) one-way in Air Canada business class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles
• Miami (MIA) – Toronto (YYZ) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• Montreal (YUL) – Toronto (YYZ) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• Montreal (YUL) – Vancouver (YVR) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• Toronto (YYZ) – Vancouver (YVR) one-way in Air Canada Signature class for 23,000 KrisFlyer miles 

The 3 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Central and South America

Central and South America represent a close-to-home escape from the U.S.

Offering some of the best beaches and cultural wonders in the world, it’s easy to see why this area is attractive to U.S. travelers.

It’s not too far away from home but feels like a totally different world.

In this section, we’ll show you the best ways to use Chase points to fly to Central and South America.

Fly United Airlines Polaris Class to Central and South America (United MileagePlus)

United has some stellar hub-and-spoke routes flying to and from South America. It also offers arguably the best business class product widely available around the U.S.

Although its South American gateway is Houston, United actually operates many convenient non-stop routes to help you hit the ground running and in as much comfort as possible.

In this case, it makes the most sense to transfer your Chase points directly to MileagePlus because of the attractive pricing:

• Chicago (ORD) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in United Polaris class from 60,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in United Polaris class from 60,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Lima (LIM) one-way in United Polaris class from 60,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in United Polaris class from 60,000 United miles
• Newark (EWR) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in United Polaris class from 60,000 United miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in United Polaris class from 60,000 United miles

Fly Aeromexico Business Class to Central and South America via Mexico City (Flying Blue)

Air France/KLM Flying Blue uses a region-based award chart for its partner flights.

In this case, the most practical partner to book when considering award availability and pricing is Aeromexico. Aeromexico connects the U.S. to Central and South America via its Mexico City gateway.

You’ll notice that for U.S. flights to Central America in business class, you’ll redeem around 34,500 Flying Blue miles, which is a great deal!

For flights to Northern South America, you’ll spend around 46,000-50,500 Flying Blue miles, and for flights to Southern South America, you’ll spend around 72,000 Flying Blue miles.

Here are some great ways you can book using Chase points to fly to Central and South America:

• Chicago (ORD) – Mexico City (MEX) – Guatemala City (GUA) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 34,500 Flying Blue miles
• Las Vegas (LAS) – Mexico City (MEX) – San Salvador (SAL) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 34,500 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Mexico City (MEX) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Mexico City (MEX) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Orlando (MCO) – Mexico City (MEX) – San José (SJO) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 34,500 Flying Blue miles
• San Antonio (SAT) – Mexico City (MEX) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Mexico City (MEX) – Lima (LIM) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 50,500 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Mexico City (MEX) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in Aeromexico business class for 50,500 Flying Blue miles

Fly Delta One Business Class to Central and South America (Flying Blue)

If you’re lucky enough, you might be able to find nonstop award availability on Delta One to South America.

These flights are generally pretty rare, so just keep that in mind when searching for availability.

But if you come across any award space, chances are you’ll end up in an exclusive business class suite with sliding doors, bedding by Westin, amenities by TUMI and Le Labo, and an impressive catering program.

Here are some great routes you can book:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in Delta One for 46,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in Delta One for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) one-way in Delta One for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in Delta One for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in Delta One for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in Delta One for 46,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in Delta One for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in Delta One for 72,000 Flying Blue miles

The 9 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Europe

If you have aspirations for more “vanilla” travel, chances are visiting Europe is at the top of the list.

Europe is a complete melting pot of cultures, so let’s figure out the best ways to use Chase points to fly here!

Fly Lufthansa First Class to Europe (United MileagePlus)

Lufthansa has such a sublime first class experience, including one of the best airport lounges in Europe and even free chauffeur service. As one of the world’s last operators of the 747-8 with a first class cabin, there’s simply no experience like it.

Lufthansa first class is bookable using Aeroplan miles, but it can only be booked up to 15 days before departure.

If you can make last-minute plans, definitely consider transferring your Chase points to Aeroplan for Lufthansa first class.

Here are some nonstop routes you can fly to Germany: 

• Chicago (ORD) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 90,000 Aeroplan miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 100,000 Aeroplan miles
• Houston (IAH) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 90,000 Aeroplan miles
• Miami (MIA) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 90,000 Aeroplan miles
• Newark (EWR) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 90,000 Aeroplan miles
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 90,000 Aeroplan miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 100,000 Aeroplan miles

Fly Singapore First Class Suites to Germany (KrisFlyer)

Did you know that Singapore Airlines operates a double-decker A380 on just 1 flight to/from the U.S.?

And it’s not even on a nonstop flight to Singapore! It’s a nonstop flight to Germany! Singapore Airlines has found that flying from New York to Singapore with a connection in Germany fits best with its customers.

But the great news is that you can book Singapore Airlines First Class Suites without flying all the way to Singapore!

Singapore Airlines only makes its long-haul business and first class products available to members of its frequent flyer program, which means you’ll have to transfer your Chase points to Singapore KrisFlyer to book these world-famous first class products.

Here is the redemption you can make with Chase points:

• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Singapore Suites for 86,000 KrisFlyer miles

Fly Emirates First Class to Milan or Athens (Emirates Skywards)

Just like Singapore Airlines, Emirates has figured out a couple of profitable fifth freedom routes from the U.S. to Dubai with 1 stop.

The difference is that Emirates flights are sometimes upwards of 16 hours in duration, which makes these flights incredible first class experiences to savor, whether you’re enjoying a shower on the A380 or you’re reveling in luxury on the 777-300ER.

Sure, Emirates has many nonstop routes to Dubai, but it also has 2 fifth freedom routes you can book for superb value.

You’ll want to transfer your Chase points to Emirates Skywards to book these first class flights.

It’s generally always better to find round-trip availability because you can book round-trip tickets for significantly less than 2 one-way tickets.

However, it’s generally pretty challenging to find round-trip availability from the get-go, so just keep that in mind.

You can book Emirates first class from the U.S. East Coast to Europe on the following routes:

• Newark (EWR) – Athens (ATH) one-way in Emirates first class for 85,000 Emirates miles
• New York City (JFK) – Milan (MXP) one-way in Emirates first class for 85,000 Emirates miles

Fly British Airways First Class to London (Iberia Avios)

British Airways offers a prolific first class experience in the air, showcasing a luxurious fine-dining experience, a comfortable seat with plush bedding, and of course, the largest network of routes to London in the world. 

It also offers one of the best airport lounges in the world with its Concorde Room experience.

The best way to use Chase points for British Airways first class flights to London is not on British Airways Avios but with Iberia Avios for 2 reasons: lower award prices and lower fuel surcharges.

When you’re booking British Airways first class flights with Iberia Avios, you’ll need to also check what seasonality your travel date falls under — the cheapest flights will depart during off-peak dates, while the most expensive ones will coincide with peak dates.

Here are some phenomenal U.S. routes you can book with Chase points:

• Atlanta (ATL) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 68,000 Iberia Avios 
• Chicago (ORD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 68,000 Iberia Avios 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Houston (IAH) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Miami (MIA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• New York City (JFK) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 68,000 Iberia Avios 
• Newark (EWR) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 68,000 Iberia Avios 
• Philadelphia (PHL) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 68,000 Iberia Avios 
• San Diego (SAN) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• San Francisco (SFO) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Seattle (SEA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Phoenix (PHX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 85,000 Iberia Avios 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class during off-peak dates for 68,000 Iberia Avios 

Fly Singapore Airlines Business Class to Frankfurt or Manchester (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines offers not 1, but 2 fifth freedom routes to Europe.

While the famous Singapore Airlines route from New York to Frankfurt has A380 First Class Suites, there’s a lesser-known flight with business class seats, which should be perfectly reasonable for most travelers.

Regardless of which Europe route you end up booking, you’ll want to transfer your Chase points to KrisFlyer at the following rate:

• Houston (IAH) – Manchester (MAN) one-way in Singapore Airlines business class for 72,000 KrisFlyer miles
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Singapore Airlines business class for 72,000 KrisFlyer miles

Fly Air France Business Class to France (Flying Blue)

Air France is arguably one of the top 3 business class products to Europe, boasting an upscale dining experience, comfortable beds, and convenient nonstop schedules.

In our case, the most cost-effective way to book Air France business class flights to Europe with Chase points is simply to transfer them to Flying Blue and search directly online.

Just remember that if the prices you see don’t closely match what’s in the following list of routes, you’ll need to search for other dates because the lowest-level availability isn’t there:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 66,500 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 63,500 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 58,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 68,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 66,500 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 67,500 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 57,500 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 71,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 55,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly Delta One to Europe (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

Delta has traditionally offered the largest network of nonstop flights to Europe from the U.S.

Over the years, the number of nonstop routes has ebbed and flowed, but it’s clear that this airline has one of the best business class products available.

Depending on the route you take, you might enjoy a Delta One Suites-configured cabin or a more “ordinary” Delta One business class cabin.

Regardless, if you want to book nonstop Delta One business class to Europe using Chase points, you should transfer your points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

All of the flights cost 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points one-way (it’s also important to note that nonstop Delta One flights to London are significantly more expensive):

• Atlanta (ATL) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Barcelona (BCN) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Dublin (DUB) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Munich (MUC) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Venice (VCE) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Dublin (DUB) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Edinburgh (EDI) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Cincinnati (CVG) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Detroit (DTW) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Detroit (DTW) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Athens (ATH) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Barcelona (BCN) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Brussels (BRU) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Dublin (DUB) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Edinburgh (EDI) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Milan (MXP) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Nice (NCE) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Venice (VCE) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Seattle (SEA) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Seattle (SEA) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Iberia Business Class to Spain (Iberia Plus)

Did you know that flying in Iberia business class to Spain is one of the best sweet spots of using Chase points?

Iberia business class consists of a lie-flat staggered seat with direct aisle access, comfortable bedding, great in-flight entertainment, and delicious catering.

For as little as 34,000 points, you can book a one-way business class flight to Spain!

To be specific, all flights under 4,000 miles in distance can be booked during off-peak dates for 34,000 Iberia Avios one-way.

All in all, here are the best tickets you can book using Chase points:

• Boston (BOS) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Iberia business class for 34,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Iberia business class for 42,500 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Iberia business class for 51,000 Iberia Avios
• Miami (MIA) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Iberia business class for 42,500 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Iberia business class for 34,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Iberia business class for 51,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Alitalia Business Class to Italy (Flying Blue)

Alitalia is Italy’s flag carrier. Also known as ITA, this well-known airline offers nonstop flights from numerous U.S. gateways to the Eternal City.

Alitalia’s business class is a solid way to fly, with direct aisle access, lie-flat seats, decent bedding, a rich food and beverage selection, and of course, an exclusive nonstop schedule to many cities.

You’ll want to transfer your Chase points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue for Alitalia flights to Rome.

Alitalia’s West Coast routes are notoriously difficult to book using points, but if you’re lucky to spot some space, you should jump on it as soon as you can!

Alitalia’s U.S. route network consists mostly of East Coast flights; here is its complete set of routes you can book nonstop using Chase points:

• Boston (BOS) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class 53,000 for Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles

The 7 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Japan

Ah, Japan. One of the most incredible countries in the world for its culture, food, wealth, and friendliness.

Planning a Japanese vacation is one of the easiest things to do, especially since Japan is the closest Asian country to the U.S.

Accessible via any of the major U.S. airlines and the 2 largest airlines in Japan in ANA and Japan Airlines, you’ll soon learn that booking first class to Japan is literally the world’s best sweet spot redemption.

Let’s get into it!

Fly ANA First Class to Tokyo (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

ANA’s incredible first class experience is perhaps the classiest way to fly to Japan, along with Japan Airlines first class.

But what ANA first class has over Japan Airlines first class is the world’s best sweet spot redemption with Chase points.

ANA first class features huge armchair first class suites with out-of-this-world service, Krug Champagne, and a Michelin star-level fine dining experience.

For less than what it costs for some economy flights to Japan, you can use Chase points to book ANA first class, a ticket that usually costs at least $10,000 one-way!

This ticket is booked using Virgin Atlantic points; to pull this off, you’ll need to find availability on a website like United or Aeroplan and then call Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (+1-800-365-9500) to book this flight.

If all of this sounds good to you, here are some fantastic tickets you can book using Chase points:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Houston (IAH) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 55,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 55,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Singapore Airlines First Class to Tokyo (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines offers a unique fifth freedom flight from the U.S. to Japan aboard the 777-300ER.

While it isn’t as famous as the A380 first class suites, the 777-300ER first class is immaculate in its privacy and the abundance of space you get.

With just 1 row of seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, this is the most exclusive first class product you can fly to Japan.

The beds in first class are also incredibly wide and spacious, a much-appreciated aspect of Singapore Airlines first class.

Here is the redemption you can make, which is transferring Chase points to Singapore KrisFlyer:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 107,000 KrisFlyer miles

Fly Japan Airlines First Class Round-Trip to Tokyo (Iberia Avios)

On the surface, Japan Airlines has the “least good” first class product, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find that this first class is a fantastic product.

You might initially be put off by the relatively exposed, open-air first class suites with smaller privacy shells.

However, Japan Airlines’s soft product is arguably the best when compared to ANA and Singapore Airlines. That’s because the food is way better than ANA and Singapore Airlines.

Also, there are some extremely pricey beverages served, including Hibiki 17, Hibiki 21 (on rare JFK-HND routes), Salon Champagne, and even some $1,000+ bottles of sake!

Caviar and exotic seafood is par for the course on Japan Airlines first class. You’ll get 2 sets of amenities, including a Shiseido kit and a more ordinary amenity kit by ETRO.

For a true pampering experience, Japan Airlines is a superb choice.

Japan Airlines is best booked using Iberia Avios, but it can only be booked round-trip when using Iberia Avios.

Here are some great redemptions you can make:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines first class for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines first class for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines first class for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines first class for 150,000 Iberia Avios

Fly ANA Business Class to Tokyo (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

If you can’t find first class award availability or want to save your points by redeeming for business instead of first class, then one of the best ways to fly to Japan is by transferring your Chase points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

You can redeem 45,000-47,500 Virgin Atlantic points for a one-way business class ticket aboard ANA.

ANA’s business class consists of a spacious and staggered lie-flat seat in a 1-2-1 configuration. You’ll get a spacious side table at every seat, plus a delicious business class dining menu!

ANA’s professionalism culture is carried through in business class, and you definitely won’t be disappointed with this product.

Also, award availability in ANA business class is super easy to find as long as you’re flexible and can book flights from Sunday to Wednesday. You can still find availability on Thursday to Saturday, but it’ll be a bit rarer.

Here are a few superb routes you can book:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA business class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Houston (IAH) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 45,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 45,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in ANA first class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Japan Airlines Business Class Round-Trip to Tokyo (Iberia Avios)

Japan Airlines business class is a wonderful product you can book using Chase points.

These business class seats are a bit wider than ANA’s business class seats because it doesn’t have a side table like ANA does. Also, every seat has direct aisle access on account of its Apex Suites design.

You’ll also enjoy an elevated Japanese dining experience, great shoulder room, and wonderful service.

Best of all, you can book round-trip business class at a fantastic redemption rate using Iberia Avios:

• Boston (BOS) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Osaka (KIX) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• San Diego (SAN) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Seattle (SEA) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) round-trip in Japan Airlines business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Singapore Airlines Business Class to Tokyo (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines’s business class is a toned-down version of its first class product. It boasts a ridiculously wide seat, among other amenities like the Book The Cook service.

If you can snag a bulkhead seat, you’ll have a massive ottoman you can rest your feet in, as opposed to a narrow footwell.

Indeed, Singapore Airlines business class bulkhead seats are the most comfortable for the taller travelers out there.

However, the pricing is more than double what you’d pay when booking ANA business class.

Here is the redemption you can make:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Singapore Airlines business class for 92,000 KrisFlyer miles

Fly Delta One to Tokyo (Flying Blue)

The last nonstop flight option we’ll be discussing to Japan is Delta One, which is offered on several nonstop routes to Tokyo.

While the Delta One experience is excellent, the award redemption prices are not. Also, these flights are generally pretty rare to find, which is why it ranks on the bottom of our list.

Nonetheless, Delta is the only airline offering nonstop service to some of these cities. So if you value your time, want to minimize the number of stops you make, and have lots of Chase points, this could be a valuable redemption for you.

In this case, we’ll need to transfer Chase points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue to book Delta One flights to Tokyo:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Portland (PDX) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 6 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to the Maldives

Listen up! If you’ve heard all of the rave about the Maldives, most likely everything you’ve heard is true.

Yes, it’s really expensive.

Yes, it’s really far away.

Yes, it’s the most spectacular beach destination in the world.

Yes, the water is as clear as can be.

Yes, part of what you pay for is peace, serenity, and exclusivity.

Normally, you’d have to shell out $1,500+ for a plane ticket to the Maldives in economy. And it’s usually on a pretty brutal schedule with at least 2 stops.

So in this section, we’ll show you the top ways to use Chase points to fly to the Maldives in style!

Fly Emirates First Class to the Maldives (Emirates Skywards)

Is there a more glamorous way to fly to the Maldives than on Emirates first class?

Emirates’s exquisite first class suites are filled with golden tones, glossy wooden finishes, and plush comforts fit for royalty.

If you’re lucky enough to fly on an A380 in Emirates first class, you’ll have the incredible privilege of taking a shower on the plane and enjoying the world’s best service there is.

Emirates’s flight crew is decidedly international; you’ll be hard-pressed to find another team or organization with more diversity than Emirates.

Booking Emirates first class using Chase points is an absolute thrill; just imagine not having to pay for these $15,000+ plane tickets!

You’ll have to work to find availability but you are flexible enough, you can snag the coveted Emirates first class all the way to the Maldives!

Interestingly, the biggest challenge is finding first class availability on the 4-hour flight from Dubai to the Maldives, not the 14+ hour flight from the U.S. to Dubai!

And since you can’t book mixed cabin itineraries using Emirates miles, you’ll need to either book the short-haul Maldives flight separately or find suitable availability all at once.

 

Nevertheless, you’ll need to transfer your Chase points to Emirates Skywards to book Emirates first class to the Maldives. Here are some of the best redemptions possible:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 

Fly Etihad First and Business Class to the Maldives (Aeroplan)

Etihad Airways flights are bookable with Chase points thanks to a handy transfer partnership with Air Canada’s loyalty program: Aeroplan.

It’s possible to fly first class on the ultra-long-haul segment between the U.S. and Abu Dhabi (Etihad Airways’s hub airport), but long gone are the days of Etihad first class on regional flights to the Maldives.

Plus, as long as you find availability, you can add a stopover for just 5,000 extra miles.

Here are some great redemptions:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Etihad first class then business class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)
• New York City (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Etihad first class then business class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Etihad first class then business class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites Round-Trip to the Maldives (Iberia Avios)

Wouldn’t it be nice to fly the world’s best business class to the world’s best beach/ocean destination?

Well, it’s possible to do this using Chase points!

Qatar Airways QSuites is a legendary business class product you can book to the Maldives with just 1 stop in Doha.

Here are some ways you can fly to the Maldives in QSuites using Chase points:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Austrian Airlines Business Class to the Maldives (United MileagePlus)

A lesser-known airline that operates 1-stop flights to the Maldives is the boutique European Star Alliance partner Austrian Airlines.

Austrian Airlines offers a surprisingly good business class product with lie-flat seats (some are throne seats) and an impressive soft product with excellent catering. It even serves Viennese coffee!

If you’re convinced that flying through Vienna to the Maldives in business class is the way to go (or if you just want general awareness that this potential redemption exists), check out these ways you can use Chase points to book Austrian Airlines business class to the Maldives:

• Chicago (ORD) – Vienna (VIE) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Austrian Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Vienna (VIE) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Austrian Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Vienna (VIE) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Austrian Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 

Fly Turkish Airlines Business Class to the Maldives (United MileagePlus)

As one of the best airlines in the world for catering in business class, Turkish Airlines represents a foodie’s greatest calling in business class.

Even though Turkish Airlines cut back hugely during COVID, the airline has since struck back stronger than ever by offering a full onboard dining service, effective as of April 2021.

Indeed its catering by DO & CO offers numerous Mediterranean and Western delights.

Turkish Airlines also offers comfortable lie-flat seats with its newest business class product on the 787-9.

Here are the best redemptions U.S. travelers can make on Turkish Airlines business class from the U.S. to the Maldives using Chase points:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Boston (BOS) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Houston (IAH) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Miami (MIA) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 93,500 United miles 

Fly Aeroflot Business Class to the Maldives (Flying Blue)

The very last airline we’ll be discussing that offers convenient flight schedules to the Maldives and a high-quality product overall is Aeroflot.

The Russian flag carrier is generally difficult to book using points in business class, but it’s still worth mentioning as a possibility because it is one of the few airlines that offer 1-stop itineraries to the Maldives (via Moscow).

You’ll want to transfer your Chase points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue for this redemption.

If you’re lucky you might have the privilege of booking Aeroflot’s newest A350 business suites, which are typically either found on its Miami or New York routes.

Here are some fantastic redemptions you can make:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Moscow (SVO) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Aeroflot business class for 91,000 Flying Blue miles 
• Miami (MIA) – Moscow (SVO) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Aeroflot business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Moscow (SVO) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Aeroflot business class for 91,000 Flying Blue miles 

The 3 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to China

China is an impressive economic giant. The thought of visiting the mega country has probably crossed your mind a few times over the years.

Whether you’d be headed there for business or leisure, you’ll want to make sure you’re leveraging your Chase points as effectively as possible.

Here are our top ways to use Chase points to fly to China.

Fly United Polaris Class to China (United MileagePlus)

Our favorite (and most cost-effective) way to use Chase points to fly to China is to book United Polaris class.

Although China isn’t a place where people think there are fancy planes or first class tickets, United Polaris class is an exception.

This top-quality product offers plenty of privacy, space, and high-quality bedding from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Also, flying United Polaris class gets you access to the revered Polaris Lounges around the U.S., which offer sit-down a la carte dining, delicious cocktails, and more.

Here are some of our favorite redemptions:

• Chicago (ORD) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles
• Newark (EWR) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles
• Newark (EWR) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Chengdu (CTU) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in United Polaris business class from 70,000 United miles

Fly Delta One to China (Flying Blue)

Our runner-up way to fly to China using Chase points is Delta One Suites, which are offered on a few routes from the U.S.

Even though the Delta One Suites experience is superb, the best way to redeem Chase points for this product is around 50% more expensive than United Polaris class, hence the lower ranking.

Still, Delta’s diamond-stitched leather seats, high-tech features, multi-course dining offering, bedding by Westin, and stylish amenity kit from TUMI compete neck-and-neck with United’s Polaris product.

Here are some of the best ways to use Chase points for Delta One Suites to China:

• Detroit (DTW) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly China Eastern Business Class to China (Flying Blue)

Our last way to use Chase points to fly to China is aboard Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines. Though it has garnered a negative reputation in the past, this carrier has made gigantic strides in becoming a competitive first class and business class airline!

This airline offers industry-standard reverse herringbone seats (which is more than many airlines can say), plus thoughtful amenities, decent catering, and most importantly, a unique nonstop route network to Shanghai.

Here are some of the best redemptions you can make using Chase points:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Korea

Korea is known as one of the most technologically advanced countries, one of the most culturally-in-tune destinations, and as an economic and manufacturing superhub.

It wasn’t too long ago when the North Asian country was recovering from a hard-fought war.

The resilience of these citizens is incredible, and if you’re considering traveling here, you have plenty of options.

Let’s get into our favorite ways to use Chase points to fly to Korea!

Fly United Polaris Class to Seoul (United MileagePlus)

In our opinion, the highest-value redemption you can make with Chase points to Korea is to book United Polaris class.

This is our favorite high-value redemption because of United’s sleek Polaris class seats, a top-notch ground experience in the Polaris Lounge, and solid international dining options.

The bedding is of high quality, and the redemption pricing is reasonable.

Plus, when you redeem United miles, you won’t pay out-of-pocket for taxes and fees, so it’s a great way to save big on costs.

There’s currently just 1 Polaris route to Korea, which is bookable by transferring Chase points to United MileagePlus:

• San Francisco (SFO) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in United Polaris class from 70,000 United miles

Fly Asiana Airlines Business Class to Seoul (United MileagePlus)

Asiana Airlines is one of the 2 largest airlines in South Korea — it offers a solid business class experience, plenty of award availability, and decent redemption rates for Chase loyalists.

Asiana Airlines often offers up to 8 business class seats to partners, which is great news for family travelers.

Its business class product consists of staggered, lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 set-up. Every seat gets direct aisle access.

Aboard the aircraft, you can enjoy multi-course dining options like bibimbap or a Western-style steak.

You’ll get solid amenities like an eye mask, L’Occitane skin care products, slippers, and bedding.

Here are some of the best nonstop routes:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 77,000 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 77,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 77,000 United miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 77,000 United miles

Fly Korean Air Business Class to Seoul (Flying Blue)

The next option happens to be aboard the airline that offers the biggest network of routes between the U.S. and Korea.

And we’d expect no different from the country’s flag carrier — Korean Air is bookable all the way up to business class using Chase points.

Sadly, the airline’s first class product is reserved for those redeeming Korean Air SKYPASS miles. Chase isn’t a transfer partner with SKYPASS, which means we’ll have to book business class, for now.

Korean Air utilizes numerous types of business class products, but its best one is the Apex Suites, which can be found on many aircraft, such as the 747-8, the 787-9, and the 777-300ER.

Despite being in a 2-2-2 configuration, these suites all have direct aisle access, large privacy dividers, lie-flat capabilities, and plenty of space!

Plus, Korean Air business class is offered on many more routes, so if you want a nonstop experience and are willing to redeem more Chase points, here are some great ways to fly nonstop to Korea:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly Delta One to Seoul (Flying Blue)

In general, we’d consider Delta One to be slightly inferior to Korean Air business class, but if you’d like to fly on a familiar airline to Korea, this is one of the best name brands out there.

You can’t go wrong with Delta One or if you’re lucky, Delta One Suites!

In fact, Delta is the sole operator of select nonstop routes to South Korea, so it might actually end up being more convenient for you to fly Delta.

However, Delta One or Delta One Suites is generally difficult to pull off because award space is rare.

But if you happen to locate availability, here is the list of best Delta One redemptions to make using Chase points that are Korea-bound:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 3 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Taiwan

As one of the most underrated destinations in the world, Taiwan is first thought of as one of the most densely populated places in the world.

But upon closer inspection, you’d find beautiful landscapes left and right, ranging from its towering mountains to its dense forests.

It has some of the friendliest people in the world, the tastiest food, and also some of the most well-known business brands like Garmin, TSMC, Acer, Asus, and Evergreen (the shipping container brand).

In this next section, we’ll show you our favorite ways to use Chase points to go to Taiwan!

Fly EVA Air Business Class to Taiwan (United MileagePlus)

Any ranking of ways to fly to Taiwan without EVA Air at the very top should immediately be discounted because this world-famous airline offers the most underrated business class product out there!

EVA Air gets everything right, starting with the lie-flat business class seat, the reverse herringbone layout for privacy, and the level of service.

But it also gets executes the small touches perfectly through its Rimowa or Salvatore Ferragamo amenity kit, pajamas by Apujan, slippers by Jason Wu, and its Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Champagne.

Everything about this experience is luxurious, and we’re lucky we can use Chase points to book this business class ticket nonstop to Taiwan.

Here are some awesome redemptions you can make using Chase points:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 88,000 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 88,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 88,000 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 88,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 88,000 United miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 88,000 United miles

Fly United Polaris Class to Taiwan (United MileagePlus)

United offers just 1 nonstop flight to Taiwan; as a fellow Star Alliance partner of EVA Air, United understands the difficulty of competing with the Taiwanese airline.

There are some aspects of booking United Polaris class that are attractive, like lower award pricing.

But for most of us, EVA Air is still the best bet.

However, if you’re insistent on flying United Polaris class, you can book the following flight using Chase points transferred to United MileagePlus:

• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in United Polaris class for 70,000 United miles

Fly China Airlines Business Class to Taiwan (United MileagePlus)

The very last option to fly to Taiwan that we’ll be discussing is on China Airlines, which, despite the name, is the flag carrier of Taiwan.

Even though China Airlines is designated as the flag carrier of Taiwan, it doesn’t offer as big of a route network as EVA Air.

EVA Air’s business class edges out China Airlines in terms of quality, but China Airlines is an excellent choice as well.

This airline gets plenty of praise for its thoughtfully decorated cabins, comfortable business class product, and high-quality amenities from brands like The North Face.

Unfortunately, the cheapest way to book China Airlines business class to Taiwan using Chase points is still significantly more expensive than EVA Air.

China Airlines offers great award availability to Taiwan, and here are some great uses of Chase points:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 6 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to India

See yourself visiting India in the future?

You have plenty of options to choose from when flying here; so let’s go through the best ones!

Fly Emirates First Class to India via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Emirates first class is basically the best way to fly anywhere in the world, and India is no exception.

Since India is just 3-4 hours away from Dubai, you can bet that there are tons of convenient flights to various cities and provinces in India.

For the U.S. traveler, that means you can access virtually any Indian airport with just 1 stop — plus, you’ll savor every minute of the way with Emirates’s award-winning first class.

Here are some fabulous redemptions you can make by transferring your Chase points to Emirates Skywards:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Mumbai (BOM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Kolkata (CCU) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Kochi (COK) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Chennai (MAA) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Hyderabad (HYD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Ahmedabad (AMD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles

Fly Lufthansa First Class to India via Frankfurt (Aeroplan)

Lufthansa’s first class product is getting rarer and rarer to find. There are less than twenty 747-8 planes operated by Lufthansa, and it is utilized on flights from Frankfurt to New Delhi and Bengaluru, which is great news for us!

Remember, you can’t book Lufthansa first class with points less than 15 days before departure, so only the last-minute planners can take advantage of this itinerary.

But this is an incredible way to fly a top-quality first class product all the way to India. You can even add a stopover in Germany for 5,000 extra miles!

Here are the best redemptions to make:

• Chicago (ORD) – Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• Houston (IAH) – Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• Miami (MIA) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)

Fly Air India First Class to India Nonstop (United MileagePlus)

Air India is known as somewhat of the laughing stock of first and business class products.

Its business class resembles what you’d find in premium economy — but unfortunately, the seats are known to be dirty and the service is inconsistent.

Its first class isn’t as embarrassing as business class, partially because the first class seat itself is an open-air suite with plenty of room.

With a 1-2-1 arrangement, Air India first class is a solid way to fly nonstop, but you shouldn’t expect the soft product to be industry-leading at all.

The main appeal is its exclusive cabin layout and the ability to fly nonstop to international gateways in the U.S.

You can redeem United miles transferred from Chase as follows:

• Chicago (ORD) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Air India first class for 154,000 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Air India first class for 154,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Air India first class for 154,000 United miles

Fly United Polaris Class to India (United MileagePlus)

Air India is close partners with United Airlines, but the two still compete in the U.S.-to-India market.

You can book United Polaris class, which is a high-quality business class product bookable all the way to India nonstop:

• Chicago (ORD) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in United Polaris class for 80,000 United miles
• Newark (EWR) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in United Polaris class for 80,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in United Polaris class for 80,000 United miles

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites Round-Trip to India via Doha (Iberia Avios)

Flying Qatar Airways business class to India is easy with a layover in Doha.

If you can find availability round-trip, you can use Chase points via transfers to Iberia Avios on Qatar Airways QSuites to tons of different Indian cities:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Mumbai (BOM) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Goa (GOI) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – New Delhi (DEL) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Bengaluru (BLR) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Kolkata (CCU) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Kochi (COK) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Chennai (MAA) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Hyderabad (HYD) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Amritsar (ATQ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) –Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Swiss Air Business Class to India via Zurich (United MileagePlus)

Swiss Air is a solid way to fly in business class. Its elegant wooden cabins, wonderful food and beverage service, and solid amenities go a long way in a well-rounded experience.

If you are willing to spend a layover in Zurich, you can book Swiss Air business class via United MileagePlus:

• Boston (BOS) – Zurich (ZRH) – Mumbai (BOM) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 93,500 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Zurich (ZRH) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 93,500 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Zurich (ZRH) – Mumbai (BOM) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 93,500 United miles
• Miami (MIA) – Zurich (ZRH) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 93,500 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – Zurich (ZRH) – Mumbai (BOM) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 93,500 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Zurich (ZRH) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 93,500 United miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is a sprawling place.

Whether you want to see the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the floating markets in Vietnam, or the white sand beaches in Thailand, you have plenty of options logistically to get to Southeast Asia.

Here are our best picks:

Fly Cathay Pacific First Class and Business Class Round-Trip to Southeast Asia via Hong Kong (Iberia Avios)

Cathay Pacific’s world-famous first class product boasts some of the biggest seats in the business.

With just 6 seats in a 1-1-1 configuration, you definitely won’t be fighting for personal space with anybody.

Some of the incredible accoutrements of Cathay Pacific first class are Krug Champagne, being able to savor dim sum in the air, caviar service, pajamas by PYE, and bedding/amenities by Bamford.

If you are interested in booking this renowned first class ticket to Southeast Asia using Chase points, you’ll just spend a short layover in a Cathay Pacific first class lounge in Hong Kong.

It’ll be easier than ever to kill time because Cathay Pacific has some of the best airport lounges in Asia.

On the short flight to your final destination in Southeast Asia, you’ll fly in business class.

The best use of Chase points to book Cathay Pacific first and business class to Southeast Asia is to transfer to Iberia Avios. One-way tickets aren’t allowed in this case; here are some great example routes you can book:

• Boston (BOS) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Bangkok (BKK) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~216,300 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~216,500 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Bali-Denpasar (DPS) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~209,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~211,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Singapore Airlines First Class to Southeast Asia (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines first class is bookable from select U.S. markets to either Hong Kong or Singapore.

When redeeming KrisFlyer miles, you can actually pay $100 extra for a stopover in an intermediate city.

That means you can fly to Southeast Asia and potentially visit 2 countries!

Singapore Airlines’s first class is absolutely exceptional, complete with Dom Perignon Champagne, a 5-star Book The Cook service, humongous seats, and top-notch exclusivity.

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 130,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 104,000 KrisFlyer miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 130,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in Singapore Suites for 132,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)

Fly Cathay Pacific Business Class Round-Trip to Southeast Asia via Hong Kong (Iberia Avios)

One of the most convenient airlines you can fly to Southeast Asia is Cathay Pacific.

As one of the airlines offering a large network of routes deep within Southeast Asia, you should definitely consider booking here if you value convenience, a comfortable business class product, and great service.

The best value way to book Cathay Pacific business class to Southeast Asia using Chase points is through transfers to Iberia Avios:

• Boston (BOS) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Phuket (HKT) round-trip in Cathay Pacific business class for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) round-trip in Cathay Pacific business class for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Manila (MNL) round-trip in Cathay Pacific business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Jakarta (CGK) round-trip in Cathay Pacific business class for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Hanoi (HAN) round-trip in Cathay Pacific business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios

Fly EVA Air Business Class to Southeast Asia via Taipei (United MileagePlus)

EVA Air’s business class network is as impressive as Cathay Pacific’s.

Both Taiwan and Hong Kong are situated in Southeast Asia, and both of them have convenient nonstop itineraries to numerous U.S. cities.

However, EVA Air business class flights are pricier than Cathay Pacific when using Chase points.

Here are the best ways to fly to Southeast Asia in EVA Air business class:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) – Chiang Mai (CNX) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Taipei (TPE) – Bali-Denpasar (DPS) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Taipei (TPE) – Da Nang (DAD) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) – Bangkok (BKK) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Taipei (TPE) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Dubai

Headed to Dubai? Chances are, a major international airport near you provides nonstop service there; let’s take a look at the best ways to use Chase points to fly to Dubai.

Fly Emirates First Class to Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

This probably isn’t all that surprising to you, but the best way to use Chase points to fly to Dubai is to transfer them to Emirates Skywards for a first class ticket on Emirates! 

If you’re lucky, you can catch a flight on the famed A380, one of the only planes in existence that has a shower onboard. Plus, Emirates offers some of the best airport lounges in the Middle East.

As a reminder, round-trip tickets are cheaper than 2 one-way tickets, but it might be difficult to find availability for both the departing and returning segment.

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles

Fly Emirates Business Class to Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Emirates business class is also consistent at the top of the world rankings.

The best business class by a long shot is on the A380 since it offers direct aisle access, full lie-flat capabilities, and a more spacious configuration compared to the 777-300ER, which, at 2-3-2 abreast, isn’t the most exceptional experience out there.

Here are some of the best tickets on Emirates business class you can book using Chase points.

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 100,000 Skywards miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 100,000 Skywards miles 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 113,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 113,750 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 113,750 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 100,000 Skywards miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 113,750 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 113,750 Skywards miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 100,000 Skywards miles

The Best Way to Use Chase Points to Fly to Qatar

Qatar has one of the richest countries in the world on a per capita basis. Many travelers use Qatar as a connection point if they’re flying from the U.S. to Africa or the Indian Subcontinent.

However, if you’re interested in Islamic culture and history, it could be worth booking a nonstop ticket here.

Let’s take a look at how to effectively use Chase points to fly to Qatar.

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites Round-Trip to Doha (Iberia Avios)

Qatar’s national airline needs no instruction: Qatar Airways.

With the world’s best business class product, luxury amenities, and one of the few business class double beds bookable, you’ll definitely be satisfied flying on this exceptional airline.

Qatar Airways has an even more impressive network of routes than Emirates, making Qatar accessible via an ultra-long-haul flight from a long list of U.S. cities, even those that are not considered massive international gateways.

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 100,000 Iberia Avios

The 2 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Israel

Israel has a plethora of different historically and religiously important sites.

This international, iconic city and start-up hub is absolutely a fantastic place to visit and known for its beaches, ancient history, and nightlife.

Let’s look at the best ways to use Chase points to fly to Israel!

Fly Delta One Suites to Israel (Flying Blue)

Israel is one of the few ultra-long-haul destinations that are served by U.S. airlines, which means you’ll have the opportunity to fly on a familiar plane with a familiar brand.

Delta is no exception — the Atlanta-based airline offers Delta One Suites nonstop to Israel at a reasonable cost and boasts an excellent business class experience.

Here is the route on which you can redeem Chase points transferred to Air France/KLM Flying Blue:

• New York City (JFK) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in Delta One Suites for 95,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly United Polaris Class to Israel (United MileagePlus)

Remember how we said that Israel is served by a few U.S. airlines? Well, United Airlines is another U.S. airline that actually has a large route network to Israel.

When you book United Airlines flights to Israel, the business class experience is United’s flagship Polaris class.

Award availability is generally pretty difficult to find, and you’ll probably need to book very far in advance to have a chance at snagging these tickets.

Here are the best nonstop United Polaris class routes to book using Chase points:

• Newark (EWR) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 United miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 United miles

The 3 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Jordan

If you’re planning on heading to Jordan to visit Petra, the Dead Sea, and learning about ancient civilization, you’ll want to follow this section closely.

A few of these recommendations will look similar because Jordan is easily accessible from the Middle East’s aviation hubs.

Fly Emirates First Class via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

With just a quick stop in Dubai, you can fly in style to Jordan’s capital city, Amman.

Emirates first class is the only way to fly from beginning to end in first class.

You can also add a complimentary stopover in Dubai when redeeming Emirates Skywards miles to visit 2 countries in 1 trip!

Let’s look at the best routes you can book with Chase points:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles

Fly Emirates Business Class via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

If Emirates business class is what you’re looking for (maybe Emirates first class costs too many points for your situation), then it’s super easy to fly to Jordan via Dubai because you’ll often see 8 business class seats available for redemption!

Of course, we’ll be transferring our Chase points to Emirates Skywards to book flights like these:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 110,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 110,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 110,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 117,500 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) one-way in Emirates Business Class for 110,000 Skywards miles 

Fly Royal Jordanian Business Class Round-Trip Nonstop to Amman (Iberia Avios)

Did you know that it’s possible to fly nonstop to Jordan?

Yes, there are convenient routes to and from the U.S. on Jordan’s flag carrier airline, Royal Jordanian!

In this case, the best transfer partner to use is Iberia Avios, a fellow Oneworld partner airline:

• Chicago (ORD) – Amman (AMM) round-trip in Royal Jordanian business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Detroit (DTW) – Amman (AMM) round-trip in Royal Jordanian business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Amman (AMM) round-trip in Royal Jordanian business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios

The Best Way to Use Chase Points to Fly to Saudi Arabia

The last country in this Middle East section is Saudi Arabia.

For those planning on making a pilgrimage there or just would like to tour the country, it’s super easy to use Chase points to fly to Saudi Arabia.

Fly Saudia Business Class to Saudi Arabia (Flying Blue)

Saudi Arabia is served by its national flag carrier airline: Saudia.

A SkyTeam member airline, it’s easy to redeem Chase points for Saudia flights.

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward way to book Saudia first class (the main frequent flyer program for Saudia first class awards is Korean Air SKYPASS, which isn’t a Chase transfer partner), there is an easy way to use Chase points for Saudia business class awards.

As a dry airline, Saudia doesn’t serve alcohol on board, so just keep that in mind when considering booking its flights.

The best way to use Chase points to book Saudia business class flights is to transfer them to Air France/KLM Flying Blue:

• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Jeddah (JED) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Riyadh (RUH) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Jeddah (JED) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Riyadh (RUH) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 5 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to South Africa

Craving a safari? Love animals? You’ve probably heard that South Africa is the place to experience a safari!

South Africa is also famous for Cape Town, its seaside wine city.

With Chase points, it’s easy to plan a luxury vacation to South Africa.

Fly Lufthansa First Class to South Africa (Aeroplan)

One of the best ways to fly from beginning to end in luxury first class to South Africa is on Lufthansa first class. We are personally huge fans of Lufthansa first class, thanks to its open-air suite seating, superb service, amazing amenities (including La Prairie skincare products), and exclusive feel.

As a reminder, you can generally only book Lufthansa first class up to 15 days before departure — and even then, you might need to book less than a week before departure to snag availability.

The best Chase transfer partner to use here is Air Canada Aeroplan. Here are some great routes you can book:

• Chicago (ORD) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• Houston (IAH) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• Miami (MIA) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 130,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for a stopover in Frankfurt)

Fly Emirates First Class to South Africa via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

If being a last-minute planner and booking Lufthansa first class isn’t feasible, Emirates first class is bookable all the way to South Africa in first class.

You’ll make a brief connection in Dubai, or you can also add a complimentary stopover there.

Here are a few great routes you can book:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites Round-Trip to South Africa via Doha (Iberia Avios)

The most comfortable way to fly business class to South Africa is on the famous QSuites, which are offered by Qatar Airways.

When you book this flight, you’ll spend a brief layover in Doha.

After a short layover, you’ll continue to either Johannesburg or Cape Town as your final destination.

This ticket is bookable using Iberia Avios — here are some great routes you can book:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 175,000 Iberia Avios
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 175,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 175,000 Iberia Avios
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios

Fly United Polaris Class Nonstop to South Africa (United MileagePlus)

Did you know that United Airlines flies nonstop to South Africa?

With options to fly into either Cape Town or Johannesburg, you’ll have no problem enjoying a seamless nonstop flight to South Africa.

The “saver” level award pricing is incredible here, but the challenge is finding availability.

Here are some great routes you can book:

• Newark (EWR) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in United Polaris Class for 70,000 United miles [seasonal]
• Newark (EWR) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in United Polaris Class for 70,000 United miles 

Fly Delta One Suites Nonstop to South Africa (Flying Blue)

Delta also operates nonstop flights to South Africa.

What’s interesting is that Delta uses what’s called a “triangle route”, whereby it will fly to a connecting city in South Africa before heading back to the U.S.

In this case, Delta flies nonstop from Atlanta to Johannesburg, then connects from Johannesburg to Cape Town before flying back nonstop from Cape Town to Atlanta.

This flight is operated with Delta’s fantastic Delta One Suites products — if you’re lucky, you can book these flights using Flying Blue miles:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Delta One Suites for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Cape Town (CPT) – Atlanta (ATL) one-way in Delta One Suites for 85,000 Flying Blue miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Seychelles

Seychelles is an exotic Indian Ocean island, immensely popular for its beach vibes.

Situated off of the east coast of Madagascar, you’ll experience true serenity when you stay here.

Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to use Chase points to fly to Seychelles!

Fly Emirates First Class to Seychelles via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

The only airline in the whole world offering a first class journey the entire way to Seychelles is Emirates.

With a brief layover (or a longer stopover) in Dubai, you’ll be in Seychelles with just 1 connection!

You can expect an amazing first class experience where you get pampered with amenities from Bvlgari, VOYA, and Byredo.

Expensive Champagne, Hennessy Paradis, unlimited dining on-demand, bedding with a true duvet, and much more are “typical” parts of the incredible Emirates first class experience.

Here are some amazing redemptions you can make:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites Round-Trip to Seychelles via Doha (Iberia Avios)

Emirates is the best (and only!) way to fly first class all the way to Seychelles.

And in case you’re curious about the best way to fly business class to Seychelles, QSuites takes the crown here.

You can book this stellar product using Iberia Avios (round-trips only) on the following routes:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites 150,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) round-trip in Qatar Airways QSuites for 150,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Etihad Business Class to Seychelles (Aeroplan)

Another classy way to fly to Seychelles is aboard Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, which offers a luxurious business class product bookable with Aeroplan miles.

You can redeem another 5,000 miles to add a stopover in Abu Dhabi, as well.

• Chicago (ORD) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Etihad business class for 100,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Etihad business class for 100,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)
• New York City (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Etihad business class for 100,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Etihad business class for 100,000 Aeroplan miles (add 5,000 miles for each stopover)

Fly Turkish Airlines Business Class to Seychelles via Istanbul (United MileagePlus)

Prefer to book one-way tickets or can’t find round-trip award availability on Qatar Airways QSuites?

Not to worry — Turkish Airlines offers a great business class product. Even though its older business class seats aren’t as private as QSuites, the airline makes up for it by offering a state-of-the-art food and beverage program.

To book this, you can transfer your Chase points to United MileagePlus:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• Boston (BOS) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• Houston (IAH) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• Miami (MIA) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Istanbul (IST) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 88,000 United miles 

The 3 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Egypt

Checking out the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and trying to decipher hieroglyphs should be at the top of every traveler’s bucket list!

If this is you, let’s take a look at the best ways to use Chase points to fly to Egypt.

Fly Emirates First Class to Egypt (Emirates Skywards)

Emirates is the only airline that offers a first class product the whole way to Cairo.

Here are some terrific routes you can book:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles

Fly Lufthansa First Class and Business Class to Egypt (United MileagePlus)

If you’re perfectly happy flying most of the way in first class and taking a short, connecting business class flight to Cairo, we’ve got a great redemption option for you.

This particular usage of Chase points would only be applicable for those who can book their plane tickets less than 15 days before departure.

Lufthansa first class is accessible all the way to Frankfurt, followed by a short flight in business class using United miles:

• Chicago (ORD) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Lufthansa first class then business class for 154,000 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Lufthansa first class then business class for 154,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Lufthansa first class then business class for 154,000 United miles
• Miami (MIA) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Lufthansa first class then business class for 154,000 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Lufthansa first class then business class for 154,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Lufthansa first class then business class for 154,000 United miles

Fly Air France Business Class to Egypt (Flying Blue)

One of the most cost-effective ways to fly to Egypt using Chase points is booking Air France business class via Paris.

If you do so, you’ll usually have an excellent schedule with a brief layover, lounge access in Paris, and a solid in-flight experience.

Best of all, the price is right!

Here are some great ways to use Chase points to book Air France business class to Egypt:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles

The 3 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to the Rest of Africa

So, what if you’re not flying to Africa but not Egypt or South Africa?

That’s what the rest of this section is for!

Let’s take a look at your options to fly to some lesser-known regions of Africa.

Fly Emirates First Class to Africa via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Emirates has an incredible network of routes, thanks to its globally centralized hub in Dubai.

And when you think about the global trend of international first class shrinking and business class growing, you’ll be blown away by the fact that Emirates operates first class flights to many different cities in Africa.

Here are some fantastic tickets you can book using Emirates Skywards miles transferred from Chase:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Luanda (LAD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Mauritius (MRU) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Nairobi (NBO) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Khartoum (KRT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Algiers (ALG) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Abuja (ABV) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Accra (ACC) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Conakry (CKY) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Entebbe (EBB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles

Fly Air France Business Class to Unique Destinations in Africa on 1-Stop Itineraries (Flying Blue)

Air France has the largest nonstop network of routes to Africa. That’s because much of Africa was colonized by the French in the 17th-19th centuries.

Luckily, this means that Air France uses lie-flat business class seats on almost all nonstop routes to Africa, especially Central and Southern Africa.

Here are some unique ways to fly to Africa on Air France business class using Chase points:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) – Bangui (BGF) one-way in Air France business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) – Nouakchott (NKC) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Paris (CDG) – Freetown (FNA) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) – Dakar (DSS) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG) – Ouagadougou (OUA) one-way in Air France business class for 111,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) – Libreville (LBV) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Paris (CDG) – Saint-Denis (RUN) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) – Antananarivo (TNR) one-way in Air France business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) – Malabo (SSG) one-way in Air France business class for 106,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG) – Pointe-Noire (PNR) one-way in Air France business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG) – Cotonou (COO) one-way in Air France business class for 106,500 Flying Blue miles

Fly Kenya Airways Business Class to Victoria Falls (Flying Blue)

Our very last way to use Chase points to fly to “the rest of Africa” is to Zimbabwe’s glorious Victoria Falls.

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is a mesmerizing attraction that must be seen to be believed.

It’s possible to fly to check out this awe-inspiring sight with just 1 connection in Nairobi via Kenya Airways.

When transferring Chase points, the best partner is Air France/KLM Flying Blue because Kenya Airways and Air France are both in the SkyTeam alliance:

• New York City (JFK) – Nairobi (NBO) – Victoria Falls (VFA) one-way in Kenya Airways business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 7 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to Australia

Now we’re moving on to the South Pacific, which is an enviable, exotic destination that is usually a long journey away from the U.S.

Let’s take a look at the most convenient, comfortable first and business class products to fly here, starting with Australia!

Fly Cathay Pacific First Class and Business Class Round-Trip to Australia (Iberia Avios)

The classiest, most convenient way to fly to Australia in style is by booking Cathay Pacific first class to Hong Kong, followed by a business class flight to your destination in Australia.

Here are our favorite round-trip redemptions (using Iberia Avios):

• Boston (BOS) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Sydney (SYD) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~230,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Melbourne (MEL) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~196,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Perth (PER) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~200,000 Iberia Avios
• New York City (JFK) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Brisbane (BNE) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~199,000 Iberia Avios
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Adelaide (ADL) round-trip in Cathay Pacific first class then business class for ~196,000 Iberia Avios

Book Qantas First Class… If You’re Lucky (Emirates Skywards)

One of the golden unicorns of first class is Qantas first class.

Available exclusively on its A380s (of which it has just 12), this unsurpassed first class product is undoubtedly the best way to fly to Australia nonstop.

Sadly, this is literally one of the most difficult first class tickets to book, which means you have to adopt the “book now, think later” mentality to even have a chance at getting a pair of these tickets.

The best way to use Chase points to book Qantas first class to Australia is through Emirates Skywards:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas first class for 180,000 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Qantas first class for 180,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas first class for 180,000 Skywards miles

Fly Singapore First Class to Australia (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines offers nonstop flights to Australia from Singapore, but we’ll just need to figure out how to get to Singapore to catch that flight!

If flying first class is your goal and you’d be willing to make a stop in an extra city, you can pull off a 2-stop itinerary entirely in first class from the U.S. to Australia.

You can also pay an additional $100 per stopover on one-way tickets:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Singapore (SIN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)

Fly Emirates First Class to Australia via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

We can file this under the “taking the long way around” category, but it’s possible to book Emirates first class all the way to Australia via Dubai.

You’ll need to make a short stop in Dubai, but you can spend a few days there before taking your second ultra-long-haul flight to Australia.

Keep in mind that award tickets are pricey considering you’re booking 30+ hours in one of the world’s best first class seats!

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Perth (PER) one-way in Emirates First Class for 216,250 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 225,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Brisbane (BNE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Brisbane (BNE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 225,000 Skywards miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Perth (PER) one-way in Emirates First Class for 225,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 225,000 Skywards miles 

Fly Qantas Business Class Round-Trip Nonstop to Australia (Iberia Avios)

Although first class tickets on Qantas are famously elusive, Qantas business class is generally pretty reasonable to find as long as you’re flexible with your travel dates.

In this case, the best transfer partner is Iberia Avios, which allows round-trip tickets as follows:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) round-trip in Qantas business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Melbourne (MEL) round-trip in Qantas business class for 100,000 Iberia Avios
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Sydney (SYD) round-trip in Qantas business class for 150,000 Iberia Avios

Fly Star Alliance Business Class to Australia (United MileagePlus)

If you’re willing to make a connection on your business class ticket to Australia, your world of possibilities opens up a lot!

The best deal is to redeem United miles — here are some great routes you can take:

• Chicago (ORD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Bangkok (BKK) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class and THAI Airways business class for 99,000 United miles
• Houston (IAH) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in ANA business class for 99,000 United miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) – Brisbane (BNE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 99,000 United miles
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in ANA business class for 99,000 United miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Perth (PER) one-way in ANA business class for 99,000 United miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 99,000 United miles

Fly SkyTeam Business Class to Australia (Flying Blue)

The most useful SkyTeam airlines to think about when booking business class flights to Australia are Korean Air, China Airlines, and Delta.

Here are a few redemptions you can make using Flying Blue miles:

• Boston (BOS) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Korean Air business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in China Airlines business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Delta One Suites nonstop for 121,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in China Airlines business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles
• Portland (PDX) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Delta One Suites and Korean Air business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) – Brisbane (BNE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Chase Points to Fly to New Zealand

Headed to New Zealand to see the picturesque beauty and experience its Maori culture?

You can access luxury travel when using Chase points to fly to New Zealand. Let’s find out how!

Fly Singapore First Class to New Zealand (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines offers 2-stop itineraries to New Zealand in first class via Tokyo, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, and Singapore.

If you’d like to make a stopover in any of these cities, all you have to do is find award space and pay an additional $100 per stopover per person.

Here are some fantastic ways to use Chase points to fly Singapore Airlines first class to New Zealand:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Singapore (SIN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)

Fly Emirates First Class the Long Way to New Zealand via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Flying Emirates first class is one of the most luxurious ways to get to New Zealand — but it’s also the most inconvenient because you’re literally flying the long way in the opposite direction.

Still, some might want to spend a few days in Dubai before continuing to Auckland.

Here are some great example routes you can book on Emirates first class to New Zealand using Chase points:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 262,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 262,500 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 262,500 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles 
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 262,500 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 262,500 Skywards miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 243,750 Skywards miles

Fly Air New Zealand Business Class Nonstop to New Zealand (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

Let’s be honest. Not everybody has the time to fly the long way just to experience a first class plane ticket on Emirates.

That’s why Air New Zealand, the flag carrier of this country, offers nonstop flights to and from the U.S.

Air New Zealand’s business class is a relatively unusual herringbone layout, which means the seats face the aisle, instead of away from the aisle.

But if the priority is to spend as little time in the air, you can’t get any more convenient than a nonstop flight!

Air New Zealand business class award space is exceedingly rare, so you’ll need to plan either last-minute or very far in advance.

Here are some great example routes you can book:

• Chicago (ORD) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Houston (IAH) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly SkyTeam Business Class to New Zealand (Flying Blue)

There aren’t a whole lot of options to book 1-stop flights on SkyTeam airlines between the U.S. and New Zealand.

Many routes have come and gone, but there’s pretty much just 1 option that has stuck over the years: Korean Air via Seoul.

Korean Air flies nonstop to Boston, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

Here’s an example route you can book to New Zealand using Chase points transferred to Flying Blue:

• New York City (JFK) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Korean Air business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles

The Best Way to Use Chase Points for Round-the-World Award Trips

In all of the sections above, we focused on more “simple itineraries”, intending to fly in the most comfort with the least connections possible to each destination.

But what if you’re looking for something a bit more complex to maximize your points?

What if you’re open to the idea of booking a “round-the-world” award trip?

Well, you’re in luck because there’s currently 1 Chase transfer partner that allows you to book round-the-world award trips.

The biggest benefit of round-the-world award trips is that you can get so much more value with these trips compared to booking each ticket separately.

So if taking multi-country, multi-continent trips appeal to you, be sure to consider booking a round-the-world trip.

Star Alliance Round-the-World Trips (KrisFlyer)

The only way to book round-the-world award trips using Chase points is by using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. There are pros and cons to this, with the biggest drawback being the relatively high costs: per person, you’ll need to redeem 180,000 miles in economy, 240,000 miles in business, and 360,000 miles in first class. 

You’ll still save a huge percentage of miles compared to booking each flight separately, but compared to a program like ANA Mileage Club, it’s a bit pricier.

A huge benefit of this method is that this is the only way to access Singapore Airlines premium cabin flights on a round-the-world itinerary — that means Singapore Airlines first and business class can be a part of your itinerary! Here are some rules for booking KrisFlyer round-the-world award trips:

• You’re allowed up to 7 stopovers and a total flight distance of 35,000 miles.
• You can have up to 16 segments in your itinerary.
• You must travel in a continuous eastbound or westbound trajectory with no backtracking.
• You must also begin and end in the same country, but you’re allowed an open-jaw in your country of origin.
  • That means you can fly out of Los Angeles and end your trip in New York, for example.
• You can book open jaws or ground transfers within your itinerary, but these count as 2 stopovers — not recommended!
• You can only stop over once in each city and only twice in a country. 
• Once your travel has commenced, no voluntary date/flight changes are permitted.

Here’s an example of an impeccable RTW award trip in first class with a couple of legs in business class:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) in Lufthansa first class
• Frankfurt (FRA) – Johannesburg (JNB) in Lufthansa first class
• Johannesburg (JNB) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Singapore (SIN) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) in Singapore Airlines first class/Suites
• Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – New York City (JFK) in ANA first class

This entire ticket translates to 40 hours in first class and 10 hours in business class, 4 countries visited, and 3 continents traveled! In total, you’d fly around 26,628 miles in distance.

Here’s a RTW trip in business class: 

• Newark (EWR) – Sao Paulo (GRU) in United Polaris class
• Sao Paulo (GRU) – Zurich (ZRH) in Swiss Air business class
• Zurich (ZRH) – Johannesburg (JNB) in Swiss Air business class
• Johannesburg (JNB) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Singapore (SIN) – Bangkok (BKK) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Bangkok (BKK) – Auckland (AKL) in THAI Airways business class
• Auckland (AKL) – San Francisco (SFO) in Air New Zealand business class

This is perhaps the most ambitious RTW trip of them all, seeing as how we’re knocking on the 35,000-miles ceiling allowed — 34,633 flight miles, to be exact.

Here’s another RTW trip in business class: 

• San Francisco (SFO) – Sydney (SYD) in United Polaris class
• Sydney (SYD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) in ANA business class
• Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Singapore (SIN) – Bangkok (BKK) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Bangkok (BKK) – Addis Ababa (ADD) – Mount Kilimanjaro (JRO) in Ethiopian Airlines business class
• Mount Kilimanjaro (JRO) – Istanbul (IST) in Turkish Airlines business class
• Istanbul (IST) – London-Heathrow (LHR) in Turkish Airlines business class
• London-Heathrow (LHR) – San Francisco (SFO) in United Polaris class

This itinerary has the most stopovers (7 stopovers and 1 layover) for a total flight distance of 31,520 miles visiting Australia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Tanzania, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Here’s one last example:

• Newark (EWR) – Paris (CDG) in United Polaris class
• Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) in Egyptair business class
• Cairo (CAI) – Nairobi (NBO) in Egyptair business class
• Nairobi (NBO) – Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopian Airlines business class
• Addis Ababa (ADD) – New Delhi (DEL) in Ethiopian Airlines business class
• New Delhi (DEL) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Singapore (SIN) – New York City (JFK) in Singapore Airlines business class

With this itinerary, you get to fly on the world’s longest flight in business class (Singapore-New York), as well as visit France, Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, India, and Singapore!

The total flight distance flown here is 23,503 miles, which is considerably less than the other options above, but still a phenomenal value from your Chase points.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most flexible points you can have as a traveler.

With a long list of transfer partners, you can access pretty much any destination in the world either in business class or first class.

Hopefully, you found this epic guide useful — be sure to keep this page bookmarked so you can refer to it as you plan your vacations!

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