Can I Transfer Csp Points to Alska: Best Routes & Travel Tips

Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Daniel Globe

You cannot transfer Chase Sapphire Preferred® points directly to Alaska Airlines. Alaska’s loyalty program is now called Atmos™ Rewards, and it is not listed as a Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. Your two practical choices are to book an available Alaska flight through Chase Travel or transfer Chase points to British Airways Avios and book an Alaska partner award when space is available.

Does Chase Transfer to Alaska Airlines?

No. The current Chase Sapphire Preferred transfer-partner list includes British Airways, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Atlantic, Marriott Bonvoy, and other programs, but it does not include Alaska Airlines or Atmos Rewards.

That means you cannot move 1,000 Chase points directly into 1,000 Atmos Rewards points. You must either use Chase points as payment for a ticket through Chase Travel or transfer them to a program that can redeem for Alaska-operated flights.

Why Chase Points Don’t Transfer to Alaska Airlines

Credit-card points transfer only to programs that have a direct agreement with the card issuer. Chase currently has no direct transfer agreement with Atmos Rewards, so Alaska does not appear in the “Transfer to Travel Partners” section of Ultimate Rewards.

A Chase card can help you book an Alaska flight, but it cannot turn Ultimate Rewards points directly into Atmos Rewards points.

This distinction matters because a portal booking and a loyalty-program transfer work differently. A Chase Travel booking is generally treated as a paid ticket. A transfer to British Airways creates Avios that you use for a partner award. Each method has different pricing, availability, earning rules, and change policies.

Should You Book Alaska Flights Through Chase Travel?

Chase Travel is often the simplest option when the Alaska flight you want appears in the portal and the points price is reasonable. You can usually pay with points, cash, or a combination of both without waiting for partner award space.

Do not assume every point has the old fixed 1.25-cent Sapphire Preferred value. Under the current Points Boost system, standard Chase Travel redemptions may price at 1 cent per point, while select Sapphire Preferred offers can provide up to 1.5 cents per point. The value shown for your exact flight at checkout is the number that matters.

If the ticket is an eligible paid Alaska-marketed fare, add your Atmos Rewards number before travel. Alaska says flights purchased through a third party can receive credit when they meet the program’s rules, including the applicable flight-number and fare requirements. Basic or specially restricted fares may earn differently, so verify the earning details before you pay.

Can You Book Alaska Flights With British Airways Avios?

Yes. Alaska Airlines is a oneworld member, and British Airways allows members to earn and redeem Avios across oneworld airlines. Chase Sapphire Preferred points transfer to British Airways at the program’s published 1:1 rate.

You still need Alaska-operated partner award space to appear in British Airways’ search. A seat that Alaska sells for cash, or even a seat Alaska offers to its own Atmos members, may not be available to British Airways.

Avios to Alaska

Use this order:

1. Search British Airways for the exact Alaska route and date.
2. Confirm the Avios price, taxes, fees, cabin, airports, and operating carrier.
3. Compare that total with the Chase Travel points price and the cash fare.
4. Transfer only the number of Chase points needed after the award seat is visible.
5. Complete the booking through British Airways and save the confirmation details.

Booking Availability

British Airways shows partner awards only when the operating airline releases eligible inventory. Search one direction at a time and try nearby dates or airports. If the flight does not appear, do not assume a phone agent can always access it.

British Airways says partner Reward Flight pricing can vary by route, distance, date, destination, and cabin. You also pay a cash amount for taxes, fees, and charges. Compare the complete booking cost, not just the Avios number.

Best Use Cases

Avios is most useful when all three conditions are true:

• British Airways can see the Alaska award seat.
• The Avios and cash total is lower than the Chase Travel or cash alternative.
• You are comfortable with the award ticket’s change and cancellation rules.

Nonstop itineraries are usually easier to search and compare than multi-segment trips. However, there is no single route that is always a good deal because partner prices and availability can change.

Can Air Canada or Virgin Atlantic Book Alaska Flights?

No, not under the current published partner lists. Alaska Airlines does not appear on Aeroplan’s current airline-partner page, and it is not listed as a current Virgin Atlantic Flying Club airline partner.

Chase transfers to Aeroplan and Virgin Atlantic, but that does not mean those programs can book every airline that Chase cardmembers may want to fly. Transfer partnerships and airline-award partnerships are separate relationships.

Do not move Chase points to Aeroplan or Virgin Atlantic for an Alaska flight unless the program itself displays the exact bookable itinerary before the transfer. Under the current published partner information, British Airways Avios is the relevant Chase transfer path for Alaska-operated awards.

When Is Marriott Bonvoy a Last Resort?

Marriott Bonvoy provides an indirect path, but the conversion is usually poor. Chase points transfer to Marriott Bonvoy at 1:1, while Marriott transfers to Atmos Rewards at 3:1.

Under Marriott’s current rules, transferring 60,000 Bonvoy points to most airline partners adds a 5,000-point airline bonus. That means 60,000 Chase points could become 60,000 Bonvoy points and then 25,000 Atmos Rewards points. You give up most of the original point count and complete two irreversible transfers.

Use this route only when you already have a substantial Marriott balance, need a small top-up for a specific Atmos award, and have checked every better option first.

Which Chase Card Gives the Best Value for Alaska Flights?

No Chase card is automatically best for every Alaska flight. The answer depends on the specific Chase Travel offer, whether British Airways has partner award space, and which eligible Chase account holds your points.

Do not choose a card based only on an advertised maximum redemption rate. Points Boost is selective and rotating, so the exact Alaska flight may not receive the maximum value.

What’s the Best Way to Use Chase Points for Alaska?

The best method is the one that uses fewer points after you include all taxes, fees, earning opportunities, and booking restrictions. Compare the same flight through Chase Travel, British Airways, and Alaska’s cash-booking page before making a transfer.

Direct Chase Travel Booking

Choose Chase Travel when:

1. The Alaska flight appears in the portal.
2. The points price is competitive with the cash fare.
3. You want a paid ticket instead of waiting for partner award space.
4. The fare rules, baggage allowance, seat options, and change terms work for your trip.

Add your Atmos Rewards number, then confirm after ticketing that the reservation shows the correct Alaska flight number and passenger details.

Avios Partner Routes

Choose British Airways Avios when:

• The exact Alaska-operated flight is bookable as a partner Reward Flight.
• The Avios plus cash total beats the Chase Travel and cash options.
• You have confirmed the ticket rules and can accept the transfer risk.

Chase-to-British Airways transfers are normally 1:1, but a temporary transfer bonus can change the math. Use the rate displayed in your Chase account on the day you transfer.

Marriott Last Resort

Choose Marriott only when the 3:1 conversion loss is acceptable and it completes a specific Atmos Rewards redemption. Do not use Marriott merely because it is technically possible.

1. Confirm the Atmos award and points needed.
2. Subtract your current Atmos balance.
3. Calculate how many Marriott points are required under the current transfer ratio.
4. Compare the value lost with the cost of buying the ticket another way.

How to Compare Your Options Before Transferring

Use this simple decision process:

1. Check the cash fare: Record the total price on Alaska, including taxes and required fees.
2. Check Chase Travel: Record the points required, cash copay, fare class, and cancellation terms.
3. Check British Airways: Record the Avios required plus all cash charges.
4. Measure value: Subtract unavoidable cash charges from the cash fare, then divide by the points required.
5. Consider what you earn: A qualifying paid fare may earn Atmos points or status credit, while a partner award normally does not earn flight credit.
6. Transfer last: Move points only after you have selected the exact award.

Also compare baggage, seat selection, schedule changes, and customer-service responsibility. A small points saving may not be worthwhile if the ticket is harder to change or the itinerary uses less convenient airports.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using the old program name: Mileage Plan is now Atmos Rewards.
• Assuming all Chase partners can book Alaska: Aeroplan and Virgin Atlantic are Chase partners, but they are not current Alaska award partners.
• Using outdated portal values: Current Chase Travel pricing uses the value displayed at checkout and rotating Points Boost offers.
• Transferring before searching: Transfers are final, and partner seats can disappear.
• Ignoring the cash portion: Award bookings still include taxes, fees, or carrier charges.
• Comparing different fares: Check cabin, baggage, seat selection, change rules, and airports before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which points are transferable to Alaska Airlines?

Chase points do not transfer directly to Atmos Rewards. From the programs discussed here, Marriott Bonvoy can transfer directly to Atmos Rewards at 3:1. Chase points can also transfer to British Airways Avios, which may be used to book eligible Alaska-operated partner awards without transferring into Atmos Rewards.

Can Chase points be transferred to Alaska Airlines?

No. Alaska Airlines and Atmos Rewards are not current Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners. Use Chase Travel for an available paid ticket or transfer to British Airways Avios for an eligible partner award.

How much are 100,000 Alaska miles worth?

Alaska miles are now Atmos Rewards points, and they do not have one fixed cash value. The value of 100,000 points depends on the route, cabin, partner, travel date, award availability, and cash charges. Compare the cash fare minus unavoidable fees with the points required for the exact award.

Can Chase Sapphire Preferred transfer points?

Yes. Sapphire Preferred can transfer Ultimate Rewards points to eligible airline and hotel partners, generally in 1,000-point increments. British Airways is the most relevant Chase transfer partner for booking Alaska-operated award flights.

Is Alaska Mileage Plan now Atmos Rewards?

Yes. Alaska launched Atmos Rewards in August 2025. Mileage Plan members kept their existing account numbers, and their miles became Atmos Rewards points at a one-to-one conversion.

Will an Alaska flight booked through Chase Travel earn Atmos Rewards points?

It may earn points if it is an eligible paid fare under Atmos Rewards rules. Add your Atmos Rewards number and verify the marketing flight number, operating carrier, and fare eligibility. Award tickets and some restricted fares may earn differently or may not earn flight credit.

Conclusion

You cannot transfer Chase Sapphire Preferred points directly to Alaska Airlines or Atmos Rewards. Start by pricing the flight through Chase Travel, then check British Airways for an Alaska partner award. Compare the full cash and points cost, confirm the ticket rules, and transfer only after the exact award is available. Use Marriott only for a carefully calculated top-up, not as the default route.

Sources

1. Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits — current transfer partners and Points Boost terms.
2. Chase Transfer Partners Guide — transfer increments, timing, and finality.
3. Alaska Airlines: Introducing Atmos Rewards — Mileage Plan rename and account conversion.
4. British Airways Reward Flights — partner award availability, pricing factors, and cash charges.
5. Aeroplan Airline Partners and Virgin Atlantic Airline Partners — current published partner lists.
6. Marriott Bonvoy Points to Miles — Atmos Rewards transfer ratio and airline-transfer bonus.