Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Chase UR to Air France/KLM Flying Blue

Move Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1 — typically worth 1.4 cpp (12% uplift vs the Chase UR portal).

AirlineSkyTeamRatio 1:11.4 cpp

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 Ultimate Rewards

$350

via Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp

vs $313 in the Chase UR portal

50,000 Ultimate Rewards

$700

via Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp

vs $625 in the Chase UR portal

100,000 Ultimate Rewards

$1,400

via Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp

vs $1,250 in the Chase UR portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Flying Blue runs monthly Promo Rewards (25-50% off) that turn otherwise-mediocre SkyTeam redemptions into genuine sweet spots. Business class to Europe drops to 35-50K one-way regularly.

1Monthly Promo Rewards — business class to Europe at 35-50K one-way
2Tahiti/French Polynesia via Air Tahiti Nui partner
3Intra-Europe segments at 5-10K each

Example redemptions — Chase UR → Air France/KLM Flying Blue

Redemption	Chase UR needed	Cash value	cpp
Economy transatlantic JFK → CDG economy	50,000	$700	1.4 cpp
Business class transatlantic (promo) JFK → AMS business during promo	35,000	$3,500	10.0 cpp
Business class transatlantic (standard) JFK → CDG business	70,000	$3,500	5.0 cpp

Booking tips

1Check Promo Rewards monthly — the 50% off deals make Flying Blue worth holding for.
2Cash taxes are steep on AF/KL metal ($300-$500 in business) — factor into total cost.
3Search partner airlines (Delta, KLM, Virgin) for more availability than AF alone.

Cards that earn Ultimate Rewards

Chase Sapphire Preferred$95 annual fee · Chase Chase Sapphire Reserve$550 annual fee · Chase Chase Freedom UnlimitedNo annual fee · Chase Chase Ink Business Preferred$95 annual fee · Chase Chase Freedom FlexNo annual fee · Chase

Other ways to earn Air France/KLM Flying Blue points

Air France/KLM Flying Blue also accepts transfers from 4 other transferable-points programs. Compare ratios and use whichever balance you have available.

Amex MR → Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 ratio · 1.4 cpp Capital One → Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 ratio · 1.4 cpp Citi TY → Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 ratio · 1.4 cpp Bilt → Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 ratio · 1.4 cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Chase UR to Air France/KLM Flying Blue?⌄

Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 Ultimate Rewards become 50,000 Air France/KLM Flying Blue points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Air France/KLM Flying Blue points redeem at approximately 1.4 cents per point when used for airline awards. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $700 in travel value — an 12% uplift over the Chase UR portal (1.25 cpp).

How long does the Chase UR to Air France/KLM Flying Blue transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Chase UR to Air France/KLM Flying Blue post within minutes to 24 hours. Confirm partner availability first — transfers are not reversible, so lock in the award before moving points.

Which credit cards earn Ultimate Rewards?⌄

The Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Freedom Unlimited and 2 more all earn Ultimate Rewards that transfer to Air France/KLM Flying Blue.

Is it better to transfer or use the Chase UR portal?⌄

Transferring to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp beats the Chase UR portal rate of 1.25 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially partner awards with good space), transfer is the higher-value path.