Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Citi TY to Air France/KLM Flying Blue

Move ThankYou Points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1 — typically worth 1.4 cpp (40% uplift vs the Citi TY portal).

AirlineSkyTeamRatio 1:11.4 cpp

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 ThankYou Points

$350

via Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp

vs $250 in the Citi TY portal

50,000 ThankYou Points

$700

via Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp

vs $500 in the Citi TY portal

100,000 ThankYou Points

$1,400

via Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp

vs $1,000 in the Citi TY 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 — Citi TY → Air France/KLM Flying Blue

Redemption	Citi TY 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 ThankYou Points

Citi Double CashNo annual fee · Citi Citi Strata Premier Card$95 annual fee · Citi

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.

Chase UR → Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 ratio · 1.4 cpp Amex MR → Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 ratio · 1.4 cpp Capital One → 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 Citi TY to Air France/KLM Flying Blue?⌄

Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 ThankYou Points 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 40% uplift over the Citi TY portal (1 cpp).

How long does the Citi TY to Air France/KLM Flying Blue transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Citi TY 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 ThankYou Points?⌄

The Citi Double Cash, Citi Strata Premier Card all earn ThankYou Points that transfer to Air France/KLM Flying Blue.

Is it better to transfer or use the Citi TY portal?⌄

Transferring to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1.4 cpp beats the Citi TY portal rate of 1 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially partner awards with good space), transfer is the higher-value path.