How Do I Use Chase Travel to Book Flights? 

Booking flights through the Chase Travel portal is simple and allows you to maximize your Ultimate Rewards® points. Follow these steps for a smooth experience:

Step 1: Log in to Your Chase Account 

• Visit Chase.com and sign in using your username and password.

Step 2: Access Ultimate Rewards 

• Select the Chase card that earns Ultimate Rewards points (for example, Sapphire Preferred® or Sapphire Reserve®).

• Click “Redeem” or “Go to Ultimate Rewards” to open your points dashboard.

Step 3: Enter the Travel Portal 

• From the Ultimate Rewards dashboard, select Travel.

• This opens the Chase Travel portal, powered by Expedia, where you can search for flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and experiences. 

Step 4: Search for Flights 

• Enter your departure city, destination, travel dates, and passenger details.

• Use filters to refine your search by airline, price, duration, or number of stops to find the best option.

Step 5: Choose Your Payment Method 

• Pay with points:

  • Sapphire Reserve®: Points worth 1.5¢ each

  • Sapphire Preferred®: Points worth 1.25¢ each

  • Other eligible cards: Points worth 1¢ each

• Pay with cash: Use your Chase credit card directly.

• Mix & match: Combine points and cash for added flexibility.

Step 6: Review and Confirm Your Booking 

• Carefully check baggage policies, cancellation rules, and seat selections.

• Confirm your payment method and finalize the booking.

• Once completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your itinerary.

Tips for Maximizing Value 

• Compare prices: Check both the Chase Travel portal and airline websites to ensure the best deal.

• Use points strategically: Redeem points for higher-value flights to maximize rewards.

• Leverage premium benefits: Cards like Sapphire Reserve® offer travel protections such as trip cancellation insurance and lost luggage reimbursement.

Log in → Access Ultimate Rewards → Open Travel → Search Flights → Pay with Points/Cash → Confirm Booking