Turning 100k Chase Points into 6 Flights Home from Europe
One of my favorite parts of planning summer Europe trips with a big family is figuring out how to get everyone home without blowing the budget. This time, Chase Ultimate Rewards + Flying Blue absolutely delivered.
The Quick Summary
Points used: 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards
Transfer partner: KLM Flying Blue
Flights booked: 6 one-way tickets
Route: Zurich (ZRH) → Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cash price at booking: $5,600
Taxes & fees paid: $1,085
Value: 4.52 cents per point
Why This Redemption Was a Win for a Family of 6 👨👩👧👦
Booking long-haul flights for six people is where points can really shine — if you find the right partner and availability. Flying Blue is one of those programs that consistently comes through for families:
Good saver-level availability, even in summer
Reasonable mileage rates compared to U.S. programs
Ability to book partners while still using Chase points
We transferred 100k Chase Ultimate Rewards → Flying Blue, then booked six flights home from Zurich to Salt Lake City for our summer Europe trip.
Let’s Talk Value (Because This Is Where It Gets Fun 💰)
Cash price: $5,600
Minus fees paid: $1,085
Net value from points: $4,515
👉 $4,515 ÷ 100,000 points = 4.52¢ per point
That’s nearly 4x the value you’d get redeeming through the Chase travel portal — and it got our entire family home from Europe.
Why Flying Blue Is a Chase Sweet Spot 🧠
For families especially, Flying Blue is worth checking first when:
You’re flying to or from Europe
You need multiple seats on the same flight
You want flexibility with partners and routes
Chase transfers are usually instant, which is critical when you spot availability and need to move fast.
Final Takeaway for Families Using Points
This is exactly why we save Chase points for big redemptions:
Expensive routes
Peak travel seasons
Multiple passengers
Six people flying home from Europe for 100k points is the kind of redemption that makes the whole points game worth it.
If you’re planning a Europe trip with kids and wondering how you’ll afford flights — this is your sign to check Flying Blue before paying cash 😉