Sweet Spots

Curated redemption sweet spots

A hand-picked shortlist of program-and-route pairings that consistently beat their cash rate. Pick one to see the full rationale and run it through Quick Check to confirm the math for your trip.

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Hyatt Category 1–4 with transferred Chase UR

1.8–3.0 ¢/pt · ★ Exceptional

Chase UR → Hyatt

ANA First Class US→Tokyo via Virgin Atlantic

4.0–6.0 ¢/pt · ★ Exceptional

Amex MR → Virgin Atlantic

Short-haul intra-Europe flights on Avios

2.0–3.0 ¢/pt · ★ Exceptional

BA Avios

Aeroplan partner business class to Europe

1.8–2.5 ¢/pt · ★ Good

Chase UR → Aeroplan

Virgin Atlantic Upper Class on their own metal

3.0–4.0 ¢/pt · ★ Exceptional

Capital One → Virgin Atlantic

Cathay Pacific First Class US→Asia with AAdvantage

3.5–5.0 ¢/pt · ★ Exceptional

American

United Excursionist Perk for a free extra leg

1.3–2.0 ¢/pt · ★ Good

United

Southwest short-haul domestic flights

1.3–1.8 ¢/pt · ★ OK

Southwest

Waldorf Astoria Seychelles with Amex MR → Hilton

1.5–2.5 ¢/pt · ★ Good

Amex MR → Hilton

Wyndham vacation rentals at a flat 15k points a night

1.5–3.0 ¢/pt · ★ Exceptional

Citi TYP → Wyndham

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Valuations are grounded estimates. Award availability and program rules change; verify before transferring points.