Maximize Your Chase Points With Air France-KLM

Flying Blue is a popular way to reach Europe with Chase points. This guide explains the transfer and the promos that make it interesting.

Transfer ratio, time and fees

• Ratio: 1:1 (bank point : partner point).
• Transfer time: Transfers can take up to 7 business days.
• Minimums and increments: Typically 1,000-point increments.
• Fees: The chart lists no transfer fee for this partner.
• Who can transfer: Only Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve and Ink Business Preferred cardholders can transfer points.

Three sweet spots for Air France-KLM Flying Blue

1. Monthly Promo Rewards, which can cut award prices on selected routes.
2. Flights to Europe on Air France and KLM when pricing is reasonable.
3. SkyTeam partner flights, where Flying Blue’s search tool shows options.

We describe these in general terms. Award prices change, and we quote a figure only when it comes from an official award chart.

What to know about Air France-KLM Flying Blue

Flying Blue prices awards dynamically, with monthly promotions that can lower the price on selected routes. That makes timing matter. Check the current promo list, compare against standard pricing, and look at the taxes and fees shown at checkout before you transfer.

Quick math

At 1:1, 10,000 points become 10,000 Air France-KLM Flying Blue points.

Always check the final balance against what you expected, and keep a screenshot of your confirmation. Before you transfer, make sure the card holding your points is one of the three eligible cards, and remember that points can take up to 7 business days to arrive. Build that delay into your plan, especially if an award is about to sell out or a promotion is ending soon.

How to transfer, step by step

1. Confirm your card can transfer. Only Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve and Ink Business Preferred cardholders can transfer points.
2. Open your Air France-KLM Flying Blue account (or create one) and make sure the name matches the name on your Ultimate Rewards account. Names on both accounts must match.
3. Search the Air France-KLM Flying Blue site for the award you want and confirm space is available at a price that makes sense.
4. Chase Ultimate Rewards: sign in to your Chase account, open the Ultimate Rewards section, and choose the option to transfer points to travel partners.
5. Choose Air France-KLM Flying Blue, enter your member number, and check it twice.
6. Enter the points amount (typically 1,000-point increments), review the ratio and any fee, and confirm. Transfers are one-way and final.
7. Once the points post, book the award right away.

Three mistakes to avoid

1. Transferring before you check space. Transfers are one-way and final, so confirm availability on Air France-KLM Flying Blue first.
2. Transferring for a promo that sells out or ends. Promo availability changes, so book quickly and confirm the deal is live.
3. Moving more than you need. Transfer what one booking requires. Points left in Air France-KLM Flying Blue are harder to use than points that stay flexible in Ultimate Rewards.

FAQ

What is the Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France-KLM Flying Blue transfer ratio?
1:1, bank point to partner point.

How long does the transfer take?
Transfers can take up to 7 business days.

Is there a fee?
The chart lists no transfer fee for this partner.

Can I reverse the transfer?
No. Transfers are one-way and final, and the names on both accounts must match.

The PerkJolt take

Watch the monthly promos and ignore the rest. Transfer when an award price is clearly low. See all transfer partners for other options.

Sources

• PerkJolt transfer partners chart, verified against the issuer’s official partner page — checked 2026-10-08
• Chase Ultimate Rewards (official site) — checked 2026-10-08