How much are Chase Ultimate Rewards points worth?
We value Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 1.5¢ each, so 50,000 points are worth about $750. Here's what they buy in our 25 destinations.
Plan a trip with my pointsWhat your balance is worth
| Balance | Worth about |
|---|---|
| 1,000 points | $15 |
| 10,000 points | $150 |
| 25,000 points | $375 |
| 50,000 points | $750 |
| 100,000 points | $1,500 |
1.5¢ is a floor: the least a point should get you before you spend it instead of cash. The planner uses it to choose between points and cash, and you can change it for your own trips.
Best uses in our destinations
Value per point is the cash price, less any taxes on the award, divided by the points. Award prices are estimates from published charts and typical rates; check the program's own site before you book.
| Flight or hotel | Cash price | Points | Per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Ziva Cancun through World of Hyatt | $650 a night | 25,000 | 2.6¢ |
| Hyatt Zilara Cancun through World of Hyatt | $720 a night | 29,000 | 2.5¢ |
| Honolulu to Barcelona: United via San Francisco through United MileagePlus | $2,240 round trip for 2 | 90,000 + $22 tax | 2.5¢ |
| Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome through World of Hyatt | $1,100 a night | 45,000 | 2.4¢ |
| Andaz Maui at Wailea through World of Hyatt | $820 a night | 35,000 | 2.3¢ |
| Honolulu to Paris: United via San Francisco through United MileagePlus | $2,100 round trip for 2 | 90,000 + $22 tax | 2.3¢ |
| Honolulu to Lisbon: United via San Francisco through United MileagePlus | $2,070 round trip for 2 | 90,000 + $22 tax | 2.3¢ |
| Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills through World of Hyatt | $620 a night | 30,000 | 2.1¢ |
| San Francisco to Boston: United non-stop through United MileagePlus | $1,000 round trip for 2 | 50,000 + $22 tax | 2.0¢ |
| Hyatt Regency Mexico City through World of Hyatt | $230 a night | 12,000 | 1.9¢ |
10 of these beat the 1.5¢ floor, so the planner would spend points on them instead of cash.
Transfer partners
Chase Ultimate Rewards points move to these programs. Transfers usually can't be reversed, so move points only when you're ready to book.
- United MileagePlus1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- World of Hyatt1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- British Airways Avios1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
- Marriott Bonvoy1 to 1 · at least 1,000 at a time
Questions
How much are Chase Ultimate Rewards points worth?
We value them at 1.5¢ each, so 50,000 are worth about $750. The best use we found is Hyatt Ziva Cancun, at 2.6¢ a point.
How much is 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points worth?
About $1,500 at 1.5¢ each, and more on the best awards.
When should I use Chase Ultimate Rewards points instead of cash?
When an award gets you more than 1.5¢ a point. Below that, pay cash and keep the points for a better trip.