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