Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Chase UR to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Move Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1 — typically worth 1.5 cpp (20% uplift vs the Chase UR portal).

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 Ultimate Rewards

$375

via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 cpp

vs $313 in the Chase UR portal

50,000 Ultimate Rewards

$750

via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 cpp

vs $625 in the Chase UR portal

100,000 Ultimate Rewards

$1,500

via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 cpp

vs $1,250 in the Chase UR portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has outsize sweet spots on partner airlines — most famously ANA business from the US for ~45K miles each way. Virgin's own transatlantic business is also reasonable at 47.5K off-peak.

1ANA business class US → Japan for 45K one-way
2Delta domestic one-way economy for 8K-12K
3Virgin Atlantic transatlantic business off-peak at 47.5K

Example redemptions — Chase UR → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Redemption	Chase UR needed	Cash value	cpp
ANA US → Japan business one-way LAX → HND on ANA	45,000	$4,000	8.9 cpp
Delta domestic economy one-way JFK → ATL	8,000	$250	3.1 cpp
Virgin transatlantic business off-peak JFK → LHR Upper Class	47,500	$3,200	6.7 cpp

Booking tips

1Book ANA via Virgin by calling — the best transpacific business redemption in the market.
2Fuel surcharges apply on Virgin metal — $400+ per ticket in business.
3Saturday night stay for ANA required — plan itinerary accordingly.

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 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club also accepts transfers from 3 other transferable-points programs. Compare ratios and use whichever balance you have available.

Amex MR → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 ratio · 1.5 cpp Citi TY → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 ratio · 1.5 cpp Bilt → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 ratio · 1.5 cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Chase UR to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?⌄

Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 Ultimate Rewards become 50,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points redeem at approximately 1.5 cents per point when used for airline awards. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $750 in travel value — an 20% uplift over the Chase UR portal (1.25 cpp).

How long does the Chase UR to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Chase UR to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 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 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

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

Transferring to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 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.