World of Hyatt Transfer Partners: How to Transfer Points To and From Hyatt
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Imagine turning your everyday credit card points into free nights at a Park Hyatt overlooking the Italian coast. Sounds too good to be true? With World of Hyatt transfer partners, it’s not. Hyatt’s loyalty program is one of the most rewarding in the hotel world, and by leveraging Chase or Bilt points, you can unlock stays that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars.
In this guide, we’ll cover both sides of the coin: transferring points to World of Hyatt from credit card programs (like Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards) and transferring from Hyatt to its airline partners, we’ll explore how to transfer points, why Hyatt’s award chart gives you outsized value, and the insider tips that seasoned travelers use to get 2–4 cents per point (sometimes even more).
Why Transfer Points to Hyatt?
World of Hyatt points are widely considered to be the most valuable hotel currency. NerdWallet values them at ~2.2 cents each — more than double Marriott or Hilton’s valuation. In practice, you can often get 2–4+ cents per point when using Hyatt points to pay for expensive hotels or resorts, which is an excellent return.
Why? Hyatt still uses (mostly) a fixed award chart.
Thanks to this, even the most luxurious 5-star hotels cost no more than 45,000 points per night, and the cheapest Hyatt hotels cost only 3,500 points per night.
- Low-end hotels: from 3,500 points per night
- Luxury hotels: maximum 45,000 points per night
Example: a traveler exchanged 105,000 Hyatt points for a $5,000 stay at the Park Hyatt Milan, receiving 4.5 cents per point.
Compare that to Hilton or Marriott, where similar hotels can cost 100,000–150,000 points per night. Hyatt offers you more, simply and clearly.
Hyatt recently revised its rewards chart, and some hotels have been moved up to a higher tier.
Transferring Points TO World of Hyatt (Credit Card Partners)
World of Hyatt isn’t like some programs that partner with every bank under the sun – in fact, only two major programs allow direct transfers into Hyatt:
- Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR)
- Bilt Rewards
If you have points with Chase or Bilt, you’re in luck. If you’re using Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, or Capital One Miles, unfortunately you cannot directly transfer those to Hyatt (Hyatt is notably absent from those programs’ transfer partner lists). Below, we’ll focus on Chase and Bilt, since they’re the go-to avenues for boosting your Hyatt balance.
You don’t have to cover an entire award cost with transfers if you already have some Hyatt points. You can top up your Hyatt account with just the amount you’re short. For instance, if a stay costs 20k points and you have 17k Hyatt points, just transfer 3,000 from Chase/Bilt.
Chase Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt
Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) points are a gold mine for Hyatt fans. If you have a Chase card, such as Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred, you can transfer those points to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio. Simply put, 1,000 Chase points = 1,000 Hyatt points. Transfers must be made in increments of 1,000 points, but there is no transfer fee.
How it works:
- Log into your Chase UR account
- Select “Transfer to Travel Partners”
- Choose World of Hyatt
- Enter your Hyatt number and transfer amount
- Confirm—Hyatt points usually appear instantly
Chase officially states that transfers to Hyatt can take up to 7 business days, but in practice, Hyatt points appear almost instantly in your account.
Check that your desired Hyatt reward is available before transferring, as once Chase points have been transferred to Hyatt, the transaction cannot be reversed.
Earning Chase points with your credit card or sign-up bonuses and then transferring them to Hyatt is one of the best ways to pay for a free stay at Hyatt.
Bilt Rewards to Hyatt
Bilt Rewards is a new program (launched in 2021) that allows you to earn points for rent and other expenses (via your Bilt Mastercard). Bilt points can be transferred to the World of Hyatt program at a 1:1 ratio. For every 1,000 Bilt points transferred, you will receive 1,000 Hyatt points.
If you use Bilt, the transfer to Hyatt works a little differently, as it is done through the Bilt mobile app (or website).
Bilt requires a minimum transfer of 2,000 points for basic members (Blue status), but once you achieve a higher status with Bilt (Silver or above), you can transfer 1,000 points at a time.
Like Chase, transferring Bilt points to Hyatt is usually instant — most transfers are completed within a few minutes, so you can top up your Hyatt account on the go when you find a great hotel to use your points.
Bilt may not be familiar to everyone, so here’s a quick overview of how to earn Bilt points: the program is unique in that you earn points for commission-free rentals (1 point per $1 spent on rentals, up to 100,000 points per year).
The Bilt Mastercard also gives you
- 3 points for dining,
- 2 points for travel,
- 1 point for other spending
And even runs monthly “Rent Day” promotions with double points on the 1st of every month. If you rent your home, this is a great way to earn Hyatt points without staying in hotels or using Chase cards.
On special occasions (usually Bilt’s monthly “Rent Day”), Bilt offers one-day bonuses for transferring to certain partners. In the past, we’ve seen bonuses of up to 100–150% extra for select airlines or hotel programs during promotions. For example, Bilt once offered up to 150% bonuses for Air France/KLM Flying Blue and even 100–200% bonuses for Hilton Honors for top-tier members. However, Hyatt has not yet been the subject of these bonuses. However, it’s worth keeping an eye on Bilt’s monthly announcements — if they ever include Hyatt in a promotion, it could be a great deal.
Overall, expect the Bilt→Hyatt transfer to be 1:1 with no bonuses, just like Chase.
What About Amex, Citi, or Others?
Many people ask, “Can I transfer Amex points to Hyatt?” The short answer is no – at least not directly. World of Hyatt is not a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, or Capital One Miles. These programs have plenty of airline partners and even other hotel programs (Amex transfers to Marriott and Hilton, for instance), but Hyatt has an exclusive relationship primarily with Chase and Bilt.
If you mainly accumulate Amex or Citi points, you can still use them for Hyatt hotel stays through your card’s travel portal (using points as cash, usually at a fixed rate, such as 1 cent per point). Yes, it’s not very profitable.
So, if Hyatt is a priority for you, your best strategy would be to focus on Chase UR or Bilt Mastercard.
How to Get the Most Out of Transferred Hyatt Points
Okay, you’ve transferred some points and boosted your Hyatt balance – how do you ensure you’re getting the best bang for your buck (or bang for your point, in this case)? Here are some key strategies:You’ve topped up your Hyatt account—now let’s make those points go as far as possible. Here’s how to maximize their value:
1. Use the Award Chart
Hyatt still uses a (mostly) fixed award chart. Standard rooms cost between 3,500 and 45,000 points per night, depending on category and season.
The best redemptions? High-cash, low-point hotels. For example, Park Hyatt, Miraval, Andaz, or Alila properties often go for $500+ per night but can be booked for just 20k–40k points—yielding 2–4¢ per point in value. All-inclusive Ziva/Zilara resorts are also great deals, often costing 20–25k points for rooms valued at $400–800.
2. Aim for 2¢ Per Point or Better
As a rule of thumb, try to redeem your Hyatt points for at least 2 cents each. NerdWallet pegs their value at 2.2¢; The Points Guy says 1.7¢. Booking a $200 room for 10,000 points is a great deal (2¢/point). But using 15,000 points on a $100 room? That’s a poor 0.67¢ return—skip it.
Do the math:
Cash Price ÷ Points Price = Value per Point.
3. Enjoy Elite Benefits on Award Stays
Award bookings with Hyatt count like regular stays—so if you have elite status (even just Discoverist from a Hyatt credit card), you’ll still get perks like upgrades, free breakfast, and late checkout. Booking through a credit card portal doesn’t qualify for these benefits, which makes transferring points to Hyatt even more appealing.
4. No Resort Fees on Free Nights
Hyatt waives resort fees on award nights, saving you $30–$50 per night in many cases. That’s extra hidden value baked into your points.
5. Combine Points with a Partner
Need more points for a booking? Hyatt allows free point transfers between members once every 30 days. Just fill out a short form and submit it to Hyatt. Ideal if you and a partner want to pool Chase or Bilt transfers into one reservation.
6. Avoid Transferring Points Out of Hyatt
Yes, you can convert Hyatt points to airline miles (usually at a 5:2 ratio, like 50,000 points = 20,000 miles), but this is rarely worth it. You’re likely getting just 0.8¢ per point or less. Unless you’re just a few miles short for a flight, keep Hyatt points for what they do best: free hotel nights.
Transferring Points FROM Hyatt to Airline Partners
World of Hyatt isn’t just a one-way street. You can also transfer Hyatt points out to various airline frequent flyer programs. Hyatt has a surprisingly long list of airline partners – about 25 airlines in total – where you can convert your Hyatt points into miles. In theory, this gives you flexibility to use Hyatt points for flights if you don’t need them for hotel stays. However, transferring Hyatt points to airlines usually isn’t the best deal for your points. We’ll explain why, but first, let’s look at the partners and the conversion rates.
Hyatt’s Airline Transfer Partners & Ratios
List of Airline Partners: World of Hyatt is partnered with many major airline programs across all three alliances (and some independents). You can transfer Hyatt points to American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, British Airways Executive Club (Avios), Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and many more. In fact, Hyatt’s full roster includes: Aeromexico, Air China, Air France/KLM, All Nippon Airways (ANA), American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines (formerly LanChile), Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.
Essentially, if you have a favorite airline, there’s a good chance Hyatt can convert into its miles (with a few notable exceptions like no direct JetBlue or Alaska transfer, since those aren’t Hyatt partners).
| Airline Partner | Transfer Ratio (Hyatt → Airline) | Minimum Transfer | Notes / Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico Club Premier | 5 Hyatt pts → 2 miles | 5,000 Hyatt points | Transfers can take 2–4 weeks |
| Air China PhoenixMiles | 5:2 | 5,000 | Long posting times reported |
| Air France–KLM Flying Blue | 5:2 | 5,000 | Sometimes useful for promo awards |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 5:2 | 5,000 | Eligible only for elite members (Explorist/Globalist) |
| ANA Mileage Club | 5:2 | 5,000 | Good for premium cabin redemptions |
| Asiana Airlines Asiana Club | 5:2 | 5,000 | Slow transfers |
| British Airways Executive Club | 5:2 | 5,000 | Can top up for short-haul Avios flights |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:2 | 5,000 | Popular for oneworld partners |
| Delta SkyMiles | 5:2 | 5,000 | Not great value—SkyMiles are often devalued |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:2 | 5,000 | Can be useful for premium flights |
| Etihad Guest | 5:2 | 5,000 | Sometimes better than AA for partner awards |
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank | 5:2 | 5,000 | Great value for business/first awards |
| Korean Air SKYPASS | 5:2 | 5,000 | One of the harder programs to access |
| LATAM Pass | 5:2 | 5,000 | Limited redemption sweet spots |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 5:2 | 5,000 | Works for Star Alliance redemptions |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 5:2 | 5,000 | Useful for oneworld flights in Australia |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 5:2 | 5,000 | Uses Avios—can combine with BA/Iberia |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 5:2 | 5,000 | Good for Singapore premium cabins |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 5:2 | 5,000 | Rarely worth it; Hyatt–Southwest is niche |
| United MileagePlus | 5:2 (5:2.5 if elite Globalist) | 5,000 | Slightly better ratio for Globalist members |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 5:2 | 5,000 | Strong value for ANA business/first |
Transfer Ratio
Each partner airline has a set conversion rate from Hyatt points to miles. In most cases, the ratio is 5 Hyatt points = 2 airline miles, often written as a 5:2 ratio. This means, for example, converting the minimum 5,000 Hyatt points would yield 2,000 miles in programs like American AAdvantage, United MileagePlus, etc.
All other listed airlines use the standard 5,000 Hyatt → 2,000 miles conversion (5:2). While these few exceptions give a bit more mileage for your points, you’re still giving up a lot of Hyatt points for comparatively few miles, which leads to the next point…
Minimum Transfer & Bonuses
To initiate a transfer, a minimum of 5,000 Hyatt points is required. After the first 5,000, you can transfer additional points in increments of 1,250 points. So you could do 6,250 points (which would give you 2,500 miles in a 5:2 program), 7,500 points (3,000 miles), and so on.
Hyatt also offers a transfer bonus for large conversions: if you convert 50,000 or more Hyatt points in one go, you receive a bonus of 5,000 miles on top of the regular conversion. In other words, a 50,000-point transfer would yield the normal 20,000 miles (at 5:2) plus an extra 5,000 miles, for 25,000 total miles in, say, American or United. For partners with non-standard ratios, the bonus miles are prorated accordingly – e.g. 50,000 Hyatt to Qantas yields 24,000 + bonus (which comes out to 6,000 extra Qantas points, totaling ~30,000 points). Aeromexico’s 50k transfer would net an even bigger bonus (it converts to 40,000 miles + bonus 10,000 miles = 50,000 miles total).
The 5k-mile bonus only triggers at 50k; transferring, say, 49,000 points would not get any extra – it has to be 50k or more in one transaction.
Should You Transfer Hyatt Points to Airlines?
In almost all cases, you get more value from Hyatt points by using them for hotel stays rather than converting to airline miles. Remember, Hyatt points are quite valuable – roughly 2 cents each when redeemed for rooms. When you convert 5,000 points to get 2,000 airline miles, those miles might be worth around 1 to 1.5 cents each (typical airline mile value), meaning 5,000 points → ~$20–30 of airfare. But those same 5,000 points could get you a free night at a Category 1 Hyatt hotel (off-peak award nights cost just 3,500–5,000 points) that might retail for $100+.
Transferring Hyatt points to miles does not happen instantly. According to Hyatt’s terms and conditions, it can take 6–8 weeks for airline miles to be transferred. In practice, it doesn’t always take that long, but it definitely doesn’t happen instantly. This means that you cannot count on transferring points at the last minute to get a reward seat — by the time your miles appear, that reward flight may be long gone. If you need miles quickly, Hyatt points are not an ideal source due to this delay.
We generally do not recommend transferring Hyatt points to airline miles, except in narrow situations. Those situations typically are: you’re a few thousand miles short in an airline program for a specific award you’ve planned, and you don’t have other points to use. If, say, you need 2,000 more miles for a business-class ticket and buying those miles would be expensive, converting 5,000 Hyatt points could make sense – but only if you’re okay waiting up to several weeks for the miles to post
Final Thoughts and Tips
Understanding World of Hyatt transfer partners gives you added flexibility with your points. If you have Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt points, you hold two powerful tools to transfer points to Hyatt on a 1:1 basis – perfect for topping up your account and enjoying Hyatt’s excellent award nights. On the flip side, Hyatt’s partnerships with dozens of airlines mean you can convert Hyatt points into miles if needed, though it’s rarely the best value move except for specific scenarios. Always weigh the opportunity cost: 5,000 Hyatt points can often get you a free hotel night worth much more than the airfare 2,000 miles might buy. In general, save those Hyatt points for Hyatt stays unless you truly need airline miles.
