Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Citi TY to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Move ThankYou Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1 — typically worth 1.5 cpp (50% uplift vs the Citi TY portal).

AirlineSkyTeamRatio 1:11.5 cpp

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 ThankYou Points

$375

via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 cpp

vs $250 in the Citi TY portal

50,000 ThankYou Points

$750

via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 cpp

vs $500 in the Citi TY portal

100,000 ThankYou Points

$1,500

via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 cpp

vs $1,000 in the Citi TY 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 — Citi TY → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Redemption	Citi TY 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 ThankYou Points

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

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.

Chase UR → Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 ratio · 1.5 cpp Amex MR → 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 Citi TY to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?⌄

Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 ThankYou Points 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 50% uplift over the Citi TY portal (1 cpp).

How long does the Citi TY to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Citi TY 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 ThankYou Points?⌄

The Citi Double Cash, Citi Strata Premier Card all earn ThankYou Points that transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

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

Transferring to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1.5 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.