Can You Transfer Chase Points to Alaska Airlines?

Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Daniel Globe

Chase Ultimate Rewards points can help you book an Alaska Airlines flight, but not through a direct transfer to Alaska’s loyalty program. The correct method depends on whether you want to purchase the ticket through Chase Travel or use British Airways Avios to book an Alaska-operated partner award.

Can You Transfer Chase Points to Alaska Airlines?

No. Alaska Airlines and Atmos Rewards are not listed as Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners. You therefore cannot move Chase points directly into an Alaska or Atmos Rewards account.

Alaska’s loyalty program was previously called Mileage Plan. On August 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines introduced Atmos Rewards, which combined the former Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles programs. Existing Mileage Plan account numbers remained valid, and the former miles became Atmos Rewards points.

Chase currently permits eligible cardholders to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to programs such as British Airways Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, and several other airline and hotel partners. The official Chase transfer-partner guide does not include Alaska Airlines or Atmos Rewards.

A Chase-to-British-Airways transfer does not create Alaska points. It creates Avios that may be used to book an eligible Alaska-operated partner award.

Ways to Use Chase Points for an Alaska Airlines Flight

Although a direct transfer is unavailable, you have two practical options.

Benefits and Trade-Offs of Each Method

Booking Through Chase Travel

Chase Travel is usually the easiest option because no loyalty-program transfer is required. You search for the Alaska flight in the Chase portal, review the fare, and choose how many Ultimate Rewards points to apply.

The value shown at checkout depends on your card and any eligible promotion. Current Points Boost offers can make points worth up to 1.5 times their base value for eligible Sapphire Preferred bookings and up to 2 times their base value for eligible Sapphire Reserve bookings. These offers rotate and do not apply to every flight.

This method can be attractive when:

• The cash fare is low.
• The exact Alaska flight is not available through British Airways.
• You do not want to move points into another loyalty account.
• A useful Points Boost offer appears in your Chase Travel search.
• You value a straightforward booking process over a potentially lower partner-award price.

Booking an Alaska Award With British Airways Avios

British Airways is a Chase transfer partner, and Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld alliance. British Airways Club members can use Avios for eligible Reward Flights operated by oneworld partners, including Alaska Airlines.

This route can provide value when British Airways displays an Alaska-operated award seat at a competitive Avios price. However, the British Airways search will not show every Alaska ticket available for cash. Airlines release only selected seats to partners, and availability can change at any time.

British Airways determines the Avios price, taxes, fees, cancellation terms, and change rules for a ticket booked with Avios. Atmos Rewards award pricing and stopover rules do not apply to an Alaska flight ticketed through British Airways.

Step-by-Step Guide to Booking Alaska Flights With Chase Points

Option 1: Book Through Chase Travel

1. Open Chase Travel. Sign in to the Chase account holding your Ultimate Rewards points and enter the travel portal.
2. Search for the route. Enter your departure airport, destination, dates, and number of travelers.
3. Find an Alaska-operated flight. Use the airline filter when available and verify the operating carrier before selecting the itinerary.
4. Review the live point value. Compare the cash price with the number of points required. Look for a Points Boost label, but do not assume one will be offered.
5. Check the fare conditions. Review baggage rules, seat selection, cancellation terms, change rules, and whether the ticket is basic economy.
6. Choose a payment method. Depending on your account, you may be able to pay with points, your card, or a combination of both.
7. Save the confirmation. Keep the Chase Travel itinerary and the airline confirmation information provided after ticketing.

Option 2: Transfer Chase Points to British Airways Club

Chase says many eligible partner transfers process by the next business day, but they may take up to seven business days. A transfer delay creates a risk that the Alaska award seat will disappear before the Avios arrive.

How to Compare Chase Travel and British Airways Avios

Do not compare only the number of points displayed by each program. Consider the cash portion, fare restrictions, and what happens if your plans change.

Calculate the Effective Point Value

Use this formula when comparing an award with a cash ticket:

Effective value per point = (cash price minus award taxes and fees) ÷ points required

Multiply the result by 100 to express it in cents per point. For example, do not treat a 15,000-point award as automatically better than a 20,000-point Chase Travel booking. The award might include a larger cash payment, stricter cancellation rules, or inconvenient flight times.

Also compare the value with what you could receive from a different Chase redemption. The best choice is the one that provides useful value for your trip, not necessarily the one with the lowest point total.

How to Maximize the Value of Your Chase Points

• Search before transferring. Verify the exact Alaska-operated award through British Airways first.
• Compare nearby dates. Partner-award availability can change significantly from one day to the next.
• Check nearby airports. A different airport may offer a lower fare or better award availability.
• Compare nonstop and connecting options. British Airways partner pricing can vary with routing and distance.
• Look for Points Boost. A Chase Travel promotion may beat an Avios redemption on the same route.
• Include the cash portion. Taxes and fees reduce the effective value of an award.
• Review baggage rules. The cheapest-looking option may not include the baggage or seat benefits you need.
• Protect flexibility. Keep points in Chase until you have a specific, bookable use.
• Check every passenger. One award seat does not help when you need two or more.
• Read cancellation terms. A slightly more expensive flexible option can be better than a restrictive award.

What Happens After You Transfer Chase Points to British Airways?

The transferred points become Avios in your British Airways Club account. They do not enter your Atmos Rewards account, and you cannot convert them into Alaska points merely because British Airways partners with Alaska.

British Airways remains the ticketing loyalty program. You will normally use British Airways to book, change, or cancel the Reward Flight. Alaska operates the aircraft and handles the airport and onboard portions of the trip, but ticket servicing generally begins with the program that issued the award.

If you cancel an eligible award, any returned points would normally be returned as Avios to British Airways, not as Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Review the current British Airways cancellation fee and deadline before booking.

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Alaska Airlines Does Not Appear in the Chase Transfer List

This is expected. Alaska Airlines and Atmos Rewards are not Chase transfer partners. Choose British Airways Club only when you have found an eligible Alaska-operated Reward Flight through British Airways.

The Flight Appears on Alaska’s Website but Not on British Airways

A cash seat sold by Alaska is not necessarily a partner-award seat. Try another date, nearby airport, cabin, or flight. You can also compare the same itinerary through Chase Travel instead of transferring points.

The Chase Transfer Fails

Check that the name on your Chase account matches the name on your British Airways Club account. Even small differences, such as a missing middle name or a recently changed surname, may cause a transfer problem.

The Avios Have Not Arrived

Chase says many transfers process by the next business day, but some can take up to seven business days. Verify that the transfer appears in your Chase activity and contact Chase if it remains unresolved beyond the stated window.

The Award Price Changed

Partner-award prices and cash charges can change. Search again after the Avios arrive and confirm the complete itinerary before booking. Do not assume an earlier search result is being held for you.

The Award Seat Disappeared During the Transfer

Search nearby dates and airports or wait for new partner inventory. You can preserve the Avios for a future British Airways or oneworld redemption, but you generally cannot reverse the transfer to Chase.

You Need to Change an Alaska Flight Booked With Avios

Start with British Airways because it issued the Reward Flight. If the flight was booked through Chase Travel instead, begin with Chase Travel’s servicing channel. For an airport-day operational issue, follow the instructions from Alaska Airlines.

Is Using Chase Points for Alaska Airlines Worth It?

Using Chase points for an Alaska Airlines flight can be worthwhile, but the best method depends on the live prices and your priorities.

Chase Travel is usually the better choice when:

• The Alaska cash fare is inexpensive.
• The specific flight is not available to British Airways partners.
• You want to avoid an irreversible point transfer.
• A strong Points Boost offer appears.
• You need a particular flight or schedule.

British Airways Avios may be the better choice when:

• An Alaska-operated partner award is available for every traveler.
• The Avios requirement and fees provide better value than Chase Travel.
• You understand British Airways’ cancellation and servicing rules.
• You are comfortable keeping any unused balance as Avios.

The one option that is not available is a direct Chase-to-Alaska or Chase-to-Atmos transfer. Compare the complete cost before committing points, and never transfer on the assumption that a partner seat will remain available.

For broader trip preparation after booking your flight, see our guide to choosing the best power bank for international travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you transfer Chase points directly to Alaska Airlines?

No. Alaska Airlines and Atmos Rewards are not Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners. A direct Chase-to-Alaska transfer ratio does not exist.

How can I use Chase points for an Alaska Airlines flight?

You can search for and purchase an Alaska ticket through Chase Travel. You can also transfer eligible Chase points to British Airways Club and use Avios to book an Alaska-operated flight when British Airways has partner-award availability.

Can Chase points be transferred to British Airways and then moved to Alaska?

No. The Chase points become British Airways Avios and stay in the British Airways Club account. You use those Avios to book an eligible Alaska-operated award; the Avios do not become Atmos Rewards points.

Is there a fee to transfer Chase points to British Airways?

Chase does not normally charge a fee for an Ultimate Rewards transfer to British Airways Club. However, the eventual Reward Flight can require a separate payment for taxes, airport fees, and carrier charges.

How long does a Chase-to-British-Airways transfer take?

Chase states that many partner transfers process by the next business day, but a transfer may take up to seven business days. Award availability is not guaranteed during that period.

What restrictions apply to Chase partner transfers?

You need an eligible Chase card that permits travel-partner transfers. Transfers are generally made in 1,000-point increments, the loyalty-account name must match the Chase account, and completed transfers are normally final.

Why can I buy an Alaska seat but not book it with Avios?

Alaska may sell many seats for cash while releasing only a limited number to British Airways as partner awards. A seat must appear in the British Airways Reward Flight search before it can be booked with Avios.

Is Chase Travel or British Airways Avios better for Alaska flights?

Neither method is always better. Chase Travel may offer more flight choices and avoids transfer risk. Avios may require fewer points when partner-award space is available. Compare the live point total, taxes, fees, schedule, baggage, and cancellation rules.

Sources

1. Chase: How to Transfer Ultimate Rewards Points — current eligible cards, transfer partners, increments, timing, name matching, and final-transfer rules.
2. Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits — current earning categories, travel-partner list, and Points Boost information.
3. Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits — current earning categories and Points Boost information.
4. Alaska Airlines: Introducing Atmos Rewards — replacement of Mileage Plan, account transition, and current loyalty terminology.
5. British Airways Reward Availability — searching for and booking partner Reward Flights with Avios.
6. Atmos Rewards Award Charts — current regional, distance-based starting rates and award-chart limitations.