Chase → Air France / KLM: +20% bonus active · Ends May 27, 2026
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Air France / KLM
Flying Blue
Transfer points to Air France / KLM - all bank programs
| Bank Program | Points Currency | Base Ratio | Transfer Time | Active Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Rewards | 1:1 | 24-48 hours | - | |
| Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | +20% | |
| Miles | 1:1 | 24-48 hours | - | |
| ThankYou Points | 1:1 | 24-48 hours | - | |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | - | |
| Rewards Points | 1:1 | 24-48 hours | - | |
| Rove Miles | 1:1 | Varies | - |
Ratios and bonus availability update in real time. Always verify before transferring - transfers are irreversible.
Current Air France / KLM transfer bonuses
Transfer Bonus History
1 active| Bank Program | Base Ratio | Bonus % | Bonus Ratio | Dates | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | +20% | 1:1.2 | May 1, 2026 → May 27, 2026 | Active | - |
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About Flying Blue
Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and the most broadly accessible SkyTeam currency for US-based travelers. All six major US transferable currencies - Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Points, Bilt Rewards, and Wells Fargo Rewards - transfer to Flying Blue at 1:1, a feat no other airline program matches. This breadth of earning access, combined with access to Delta flights through SkyTeam, makes Flying Blue a genuinely useful hub currency for transatlantic travel.
Flying Blue operates dynamic pricing rather than a fixed award chart - award costs fluctuate with demand and cash fare levels. However, the program publishes a floor pricing structure: transatlantic economy starts at 25,000 miles one-way, and business class floors at 60,000 miles one-way. The key differentiator is the monthly Promo Rewards feature: flash sales that discount specific routes 20–50% below the standard price, with transatlantic business class frequently appearing for 48,000–54,000 miles one-way during Promo windows.
Flying Blue's most compelling sweet spot for Delta flyers is booking Delta flights - particularly Delta One business class to Europe - without Delta's notorious fuel surcharges and without being subject to SkyMiles' own dynamic pricing. A Flying Blue award on Delta One typically costs 60,000–80,000 miles one-way, comparable to what SkyMiles charges, but Delta awards booked through Flying Blue carry no carrier surcharges. Travelers flexible enough to track Promo Rewards sales will consistently find the best value; those needing to book last-minute at peak periods will find dynamic pricing expensive.
TransferPoints tracks transfer bonuses in real time across all major programs. Transfer ratios, active bonuses, and program rules on this page are verified against official bank and airline sources and update automatically. Visit the official Flying Blue website
Why transfer points to Flying Blue?
6 US Banks Transfer at 1:1 - Widest Coverage Anywhere
No airline program has broader US credit card transfer access than Flying Blue. Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, and Wells Fargo all transfer at 1:1. This means virtually every US points collector already has a pathway to Flying Blue through their existing cards, with no need to open new accounts. It also means you can consolidate points from multiple currencies into a single Flying Blue account before booking a large redemption.
Monthly Promo Rewards - 25–50% Off Specific Routes
Flying Blue releases new discounted award pricing on specific routes every month, typically running for 2–4 weeks. Transatlantic business class regularly appears for 48,000–54,000 miles one-way during these windows - 20–30% below the standard 60,000-mile floor. US–Africa routes via Paris often see the deepest discounts. Travelers willing to plan around Promo Rewards windows can consistently redeem for materially better value than the standard dynamic pricing, making Flying Blue one of the most rewarding programs for flexible planners.
Book Delta One Without SkyMiles' Dynamic Pricing
Delta SkyMiles uses fully dynamic pricing that frequently prices Delta One transatlantic at 120,000–200,000 miles. Flying Blue offers the same Delta One seats at 60,000–90,000 miles one-way with no fuel surcharges - often 30–50% fewer miles for the identical seat. Since Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, and Wells Fargo all transfer to Flying Blue, almost any cardholder can access Delta flights through this backdoor at substantially better value than going through SkyMiles.
Strong Everyday Value on Promo Economy Redemptions
During Promo Rewards, transatlantic economy can drop to 18,750–25,000 miles one-way - rates that translate to 1.5–2.5¢ per mile on flights that retail for $500–$700. For travelers who don't need premium cabins, Flying Blue Promo economy redemptions can outperform nearly any other transatlantic option. With six banks transferring at 1:1, you can accumulate Flying Blue miles passively across your entire wallet and deploy them when the right Promo window opens.
How to transfer points to Flying Blue
Follow these four steps every time. The golden rule: find available award space before transferring - transfers are irreversible.
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Find the award first
Search for award availability on Flying Blue's website before moving a single point. Note the flight number, date, cabin, and exact miles required. Award space can disappear at any moment - and transfers are irreversible.
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Check for an active transfer bonus
Scroll up to the Current Bonuses table. If a bonus is live (e.g. +20%), you get 20% more miles for free - 10,000 points transferred becomes 12,000 miles. Timing your transfer to an active bonus is one of the easiest ways to stretch your balance without spending more.
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Execute the transfer from your bank
American Express
Instant (minutes)Log in at americanexpress.com → Membership Rewards → Use Points → Transfer Points to Travel Partners → select the airline → enter your loyalty membership number and point amount (min 1,000) → confirm. Transfers post within minutes. Note: Amex charges a $0.0006 excise tax per point (max $99) for US residents.
Chase
InstantLog in at chase.com → Ultimate Rewards → Earn/Use → Transfer to Travel Partners → select the airline → enter your membership number → confirm. Requires Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, Ink Business Preferred, or Ink Business Premier.
Capital One
24–48 hoursLog in at capitalone.com → My Rewards → Transfer Miles → select the airline → enter your membership number and amount → confirm. Requires Venture, Venture X, Spark Miles, or Venture One card.
Citi
InstantLog in at citi.com → ThankYou Rewards → Redeem Points → Transfer to Airline/Hotel Partners → select the airline → enter your membership number → confirm. Requires Citi Premier, Prestige, or Strata Premier card.
Bilt
InstantLog in at biltrewards.com → Points → Transfer Points → select the airline → enter your membership number and amount → confirm.
Wells Fargo
1–2 business daysLog in at wellsfargo.com → Rewards → Redeem Rewards → Transfer to Travel Partners → select the airline → enter your membership number → confirm. Requires Autograph or Autograph Journey card.
Rove
VariesLog in at rove.com → Rewards → Transfer Miles → select the airline → enter your membership number → confirm.
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Book the award immediately
As soon as the miles post to your account, book the award. Don't wait - partner award availability can evaporate within hours. Have your loyalty membership number, passport details, and preferred payment method for taxes ready before you start the booking process.
Flying Blue award chart - highlights
Chart type: Fully dynamic - floor pricing exists; Promo Rewards flash sales 20–50% below floor monthly
Flying Blue uses dynamic pricing - no fixed award chart. Costs vary by route, date, and demand. Floor pricing prevents awards from exceeding published ceilings, and monthly Promo Rewards windows offer significant discounts. The figures below reflect standard floor pricing; actual costs at peak periods can be higher.
Flying Blue does not publish a fixed award chart. All figures are floor pricing or recent observations as of April 2026 - actual availability and pricing vary by date and demand. Check flyingblue.com for live award prices. Promo Rewards release monthly; subscribe to Flying Blue emails for advance notice.
How much are Flying Blue miles worth?
The value of a Flying Blue mile varies significantly depending on redemption type. Economy redemptions typically deliver near the base valuation; business and first class awards - especially on partner airlines - can return 3–10× more per mile than the average.
Worked example
54,000 miles for Air France business class JFK → CDG during Promo Rewards (cash fare ~$3,200) = ~5.9¢ per mile - more than 4× the baseline valuation
Valuations per TPG April 2026 (1.3¢ average). Actual value varies by specific route, date, and cabin availability.
Best credit cards for earning Flying Blue miles
Air France / KLM rarely has a compelling US co-branded card. The most effective strategy is earning transferable points from a premium bank card and converting them when you are ready to book.
Amex Gold Card
4× at restaurants and US supermarkets, transfers to Flying Blue instantly at 1:1. The 60,000–90,000 MR welcome bonus can fund a round-trip Promo Rewards business class ticket. The highest everyday earn rate for food spending of any card transferring to Flying Blue.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
3× on dining and 2× on travel, transfers to Flying Blue at 1:1 instantly. Chase is one of the fastest pathways for Promo Rewards - transfer and book in the same session before space disappears. 60,000-point welcome bonus is enough for a one-way Promo Rewards business class ticket.
Citi Strata Premier
Earns 3× on hotels, air travel, restaurants, and supermarkets. Transfers Citi ThankYou Points to Flying Blue instantly at 1:1. Unique in that Citi is one of the few banks that transfers to both Flying Blue and AAdvantage - useful for covering two major alliances from a single card.
Capital One Venture X
Earns 2× on everything, transfers to Flying Blue at 1:1. Capital One occasionally runs Flying Blue transfer bonuses. The flat 2× earn rate means every purchase contributes to Flying Blue miles, making it the simplest all-day card for building toward a Promo Rewards redemption.
Flying Blue vs other SkyTeam programs
Flying Blue competes most directly with Delta SkyMiles (the other major SkyTeam program for US travelers) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (which also books Delta One at competitive prices). All three programs let you fly Delta, but the pricing, surcharges, and earning mechanics differ substantially.
Bottom line
Use Flying Blue when you want Delta One business class access from multiple bank currencies (not just Amex), or when you are flexible enough to hunt monthly Promo Rewards for 20–50% discounts on Air France/KLM business class. Use Delta SkyMiles only if you accumulate them organically through Delta flights and hold them for the long term - miles never expire, but the program offers no competitive advantage for transferable point holders. Use Virgin Atlantic Flying Club for a fixed 50,000-mile Delta One redemption that is immune to all three programs' dynamic pricing.
Flying Blue - program details
| Program Name | Flying Blue |
| Alliance | SkyTeam (19 member airlines including Delta) |
| Points Currency | Flying Blue Miles |
| Award Chart Type | Fully dynamic with floor pricing |
| Amex MR → Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant |
| Chase UR → Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant |
| Capital One → Flying Blue | 1:1 · 24–48 hours |
| Citi TYP → Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant |
| Bilt → Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant |
| Wells Fargo → Flying Blue | 1:1 · 1–2 days |
| Minimum Transfer Amount | 1,000 miles (any bank) |
| Miles Expiry | 24 months of inactivity (May 2026 policy: any activity resets all miles) |
| Activity Resets Expiry? | Yes - any qualifying activity resets the 24-month clock |
| Fuel Surcharges (AF/KLM Flights) | Moderate - ~$200–$350 OW on transatlantic business |
| Fuel Surcharges (Delta Flights) | None - Delta does not pass surcharges |
| Transfers Reversible? | No - all transfers are final |
| Awards Bookable Online? | Yes - most SkyTeam partners at flyingblue.com |
| Promo Rewards | Monthly flash sales - 20–50% discount on select routes |
| Booking Window | Up to 330 days in advance |
| Can You Buy Miles? | Yes - purchase at flyingblue.com |
| Elite Status Tiers | Explorer / Silver (25 qualifying nights) / Gold (50) / Platinum (100) |
