Turning 84k Chase Points Into 6 Flights to Europe

One of our best Chase Ultimate Rewards redemptions ever came from stacking a transfer bonus with a family-friendly Europe route.

We transferred 84,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to KLM Flying Blue during a 20% transfer bonus, which instantly turned our balance into 100,800 Flying Blue miles. From there, we booked 6 one-way flights from Salt Lake City to Vienna for our summer Europe family trip.

Why This Redemption Was a Huge Win

• Points transferred: 84,000 Chase → 100,800 Flying Blue

• Points used: 100,000 Flying Blue miles

• Cash price of flights: $7,776

• Taxes & fees paid: $744

• Out-of-pocket airfare cost: Just the fees

• Value per Chase point: 7.03 cents per point

For a family of six, flights are usually the single biggest expense of any Europe trip. This redemption essentially wiped out nearly $8,000 in airfare, making an international summer trip realistic instead of stressful.

Family Travel Hack Takeaway

Transfer bonuses are where Chase points really shine—especially when paired with airline programs like Flying Blue that price awards per segment rather than per traveler type. Even with moderate fees, the overall value was outstanding, and we still had flexibility with dates and routing.

If you’re sitting on Chase points and dreaming of Europe with kids, this is exactly the kind of redemption that makes all the planning worthwhile.

This is why we always say: don’t just earn points—wait for the right moment to use them. ✈️