Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most flexible in travel rewards, but booking Alaska Airlines flights requires one extra step that most guides miss. Chase doesn’t transfer directly to Alaska’s loyalty program. With the right approach, though, you can still use your Chase points to fly Alaska — you just need to know which bridge to use.

Key Takeaways

• Chase Ultimate Rewards does not transfer directly to Alaska Airlines — the program is now called Atmos Rewards (as of August 2025) and isn’t a direct Chase partner.
• You can book Alaska flights with Chase points by first transferring to British Airways Executive Club at a 1:1 ratio, then booking Alaska award seats through the British Airways website.
• Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub are two more Chase transfer partners in the Avios family that can also book Alaska flights via the Oneworld network.
• Chase point transfers are permanent — always confirm award availability on Alaska before you move a single point.
• Atmos Rewards (Alaska’s current loyalty program) offers free international stopovers on award itineraries, adding meaningful value to multi-leg bookings.

What You’ll Need Before You Start

Estimated total time: 30–60 minutes (plus up to 48 hours for transfers to post)

Before you move any points, confirm you have all of the following set up:

• An eligible Chase credit card — the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred Credit Card all earn transferable Ultimate Rewards points
• A free British Airways Executive Club account (join at britishairways.com); the name on this account must match your Chase account exactly
• An Atmos Rewards account (free at alaskaair.com) — this is Alaska Airlines’ current loyalty program, which replaced the old Mileage Plan in August 2025
• Confirmed award availability on your target Alaska route before you transfer any points

Why There’s No Direct Chase to Alaska Transfer

Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards program is not a Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. The only bank programs that transfer directly to Atmos Rewards are Bilt Rewards and Bank of America Premium Rewards, both at a 1:1 ratio.

Chase does transfer 1:1 to British Airways Executive Club. Because Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld alliance, British Airways Avios can book award seats on Alaska-operated flights. That makes British Airways your bridge between Chase points and Alaska flights.

Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub are two more Chase transfer partners that share the Avios currency. Both let you book Alaska flights through the same Oneworld network, and they sometimes price the same routes differently — worth comparing before you commit.

Step 1: Transfer Chase Points to British Airways Avios

Log in to your Chase account and go to the Ultimate Rewards portal. Under the “Travel” menu, select “Transfer Points to Travel Partners.” You’ll see the full list of Chase partners, which includes British Airways Executive Club.

Select British Airways, link your Executive Club account if you haven’t already, and enter how many points you want to transfer. Points must move in increments of 1,000 — if you have 4,500 available, you can transfer 4,000 and keep 500 in Chase. Confirm the transfer, and your British Airways Avios balance will typically update within minutes.

How to Calculate Your Points Value

Transfer Partner	Transfer Ratio	Estimated Value
United Airlines	1:1	1.5 cents per point
Hyatt	1:1	1.8 cents per point
British Airways (for Alaska flights)	1:1	1.3–2.0+ cents per point

Redeeming Chase points through the Chase travel portal gives you 1.25 cents each (Sapphire Preferred) or 1.5 cents each (Sapphire Reserve and Ink Business Preferred). Transferring to British Airways and booking Alaska flights can beat those rates, particularly on short and medium nonstop routes where Avios pricing is distance-based and favors economy bookings.

To find your value per point, divide the cash price of the flight by the number of Avios required. A $300 ticket that costs 20,000 Avios works out to 1.5 cents per point — on par with the Chase portal. On premium cabin bookings with Oneworld partners, that figure can climb much higher. Compare cash fares and Avios pricing for your specific route before deciding whether to transfer or book through Chase Travel.

Step 2: Book Alaska Flights with British Airways Avios

Log in to britishairways.com and go to the award booking section. Search for flights on your target route, filtering for Alaska Airlines-operated segments. Select “Reward Flight” as your payment type to see Avios pricing.

Avios pricing for Alaska flights uses a distance-based model, so shorter nonstop routes cost fewer Avios than longer connecting itineraries. Check availability before you transfer — Alaska award seats on the British Airways site can be limited on popular routes, especially during peak travel periods.

Use Google Flights to find the cash price of your target flight first. That gives you a benchmark to calculate whether the Avios redemption delivers real value. If the numbers work, complete your booking on britishairways.com using your Avios balance.

How to Maximize Value When Booking Alaska Flights

Alaska is a Oneworld alliance member, which opens up a wide partner network beyond Alaska-operated flights. Using Avios, you can also book seats on American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and other Oneworld carriers — all from the same British Airways or Iberia booking interface.

Atmos Rewards offers a free international stopover feature on one-way award itineraries. If you book a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo with a connection in Seattle, you can extend that Seattle layover into a multi-day visit at no extra Avios cost. This is one of the most underused features in U.S. airline loyalty programs and adds genuine value to long-haul bookings.

Transfer Times and Key Restrictions

Most Chase transfers to British Airways post within minutes. In some cases, transfers take up to 48 hours. Start the process at least a few days before you plan to book, and verify that award space still shows as available after your Avios balance updates — seat availability can change between the time you search and the time you book.

Transfers require exact name matching between your Chase account and British Airways Executive Club account. A mismatch will block the transfer. If there’s a discrepancy, contact Chase or British Airways customer support to resolve it before initiating any transfer. Also keep in mind that transfers cannot be reversed once completed, regardless of the reason.

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Chase Points on Alaska

If you hold or plan to get a Bilt Rewards card, it transfers directly to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio — no British Airways middleman required. Bank of America Premium Rewards also sends points straight to Atmos. Either of those routes is simpler if Alaska flights are your primary loyalty goal.

Watch for Chase transfer bonuses to British Airways. Occasional promotions boost your Avios per Chase point by 25–30%, which meaningfully raises the value of every Alaska flight you book through this method. Sign up for Chase and British Airways email alerts so you catch these offers when they appear.

Compare Avios pricing across British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus before booking. All three programs share the Avios currency but sometimes price the same flight at different rates. Iberia Club, for example, often offers lower Avios costs on medium-haul American Airlines flights — and since both British Airways and Iberia are Chase partners, you have options.

Always check award availability before you transfer. The one-way nature of point transfers is your biggest risk in this method. Five minutes of availability searching before you commit will save real frustration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards directly to Alaska Airlines?

No. Chase doesn’t have a direct transfer partnership with Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards program. To book Alaska flights with Chase points, you need to transfer to British Airways Executive Club first, then use Avios to book Alaska award seats through britishairways.com. If you want a direct path to Atmos Rewards, Bilt Rewards and Bank of America Premium Rewards both transfer directly at 1:1.

Are there fees for transferring Chase points to British Airways?

Chase doesn’t charge a transfer fee. British Airways may add carrier-imposed surcharges on some award bookings, but Alaska-operated flights booked with Avios typically carry minimal fees beyond standard government taxes. Always review the full cost breakdown on the British Airways booking page before confirming.

How long does the transfer from Chase to British Airways take?

Most transfers post within minutes, though it can take up to 48 hours in some cases. Never transfer the same day you need to book — give yourself at least a few days of buffer so you don’t lose award availability while waiting for your Avios balance to update.

Can Chase points transfer to someone else’s British Airways account?

No. Chase requires that the name on the receiving loyalty account match the primary cardholder’s name on the Chase account. You can’t transfer points to a family member’s or friend’s account.

What is Atmos Rewards and how does it relate to Alaska Mileage Plan?

Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program Alaska Airlines launched in August 2025, replacing the old Mileage Plan. It merged Alaska’s Mileage Plan with Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles into one unified program. Existing Mileage Plan members transitioned automatically, with miles converting to Atmos points at a 1:1 ratio. Account numbers and benefits carried over without interruption.

Using Chase points to book Alaska flights takes one extra step, but it’s a reliable method once you know it. Transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Avios at a 1:1 ratio, search award availability, and book your Alaska seats through the British Airways site. The most important habit to build is checking seat availability before you transfer — that step protects your points. Search your route on britishairways.com today, and you may find your next Alaska flight is closer than you expected.

References

1. Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners Guide — NerdWallet, 2026
2. Alaska Airlines Transfer Partners: Credit Cards That Transfer to Atmos Rewards — AwardTravelFinder, 2026
3. Introducing Atmos Rewards — Official Announcement — Alaska Airlines, August 2025
4. Atmos Rewards Program Guide — The Points Guy, 2026