The first extended Air France / KLM Flying Blue transfer bonus of 2024 is finally here (BILT had a one-day 150% transfer bonus on January 1st, 2024)! Chase just announced a 25% transfer bonus to Air France / KLM Flying Blue. This is the second major transfer bonus from Chase in 2024, joining the 60% transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards.

Chase To Air France KLM Transfer Bonus Details

Between March 15th, 2024 and April 30th, 2024 you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air France / KLM Flying Blue. Normally the transfer ratio is 1.00 : 1.00, but with the bonus it becomes 1.00 : 1.25. You must transfer in lots of 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points, which makes the transfer bonus an exchange of 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points for 1,250 Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles. Thankfully, unlike some other transfer partners, the Chase to Air France / KLM transfer is almost instant.

Credit. Chase. Chase Ultimate Rewards To Air France / KLM Flying Blue Transfer Bonus.

Air France KLM Award Booking “Sweet Spots”

The Air France / KLM Flying Blue award program is one of the best on the market. The program already offers multiple built in discounts (i.e. Promo Awards and Child Discount) and incredible award rates. These deals become even more valuable with a 25% transfer bonus and it makes the “sweet spot” deals even better and worth the hassle. Here are some great options for those Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles:

Economy Class Deals

• Fly Delta From The United States To Hawaii For 14,000 Points (Normally 17,500 Points)
• Fly Air France From The United States To France For 16,000 Points (Normally 20,000 Points)
• Fly KLM From The United States To The Netherlands For 16,000 Points (Normally 20,000 Points)
• Fly Air France From The United States To North Africa For 16,000 Points (Normally 20,000 Points)
• Fly Virgin Atlantic From The United States To The United Kingdom For 19,000 Points (Normally 23,000 Points)
• Fly Air France From The United States To Tahiti For 22,000 Points (Normally 27,500 Points)

Business Class Deals

• Fly Air France From The United States To France For 40,000 Points (Normally 50,000 Points)
• Fly KLM From The United States To The Netherlands For 40,000 Points (Normally 50,000 Points)
• Fly Delta From The United States To The United Kingdom For 55,000 Points (Normally 68,000 Points)
• Fly Air France From The United States To Tahiti For 56,000 Points (Normally 70,000 Points)
• Fly Virgin Atlantic From The United States To The United Kingdom For 60,000 Points (Normally 75,000 Points)
• Fly China Airlines From The United States To Taiwan For 67,000 Points (Normally 83,000)

First Class Deals

• Not Available

As with all award bookings, take specific note of the potential taxes and fess.

Note: The Air France / KLM program offers monthly “Promo Awards,” which provide an opportunity to “double-dip” a discount with a transfer bonus. In addition, there is a “triple-dip” opportunity for children ages 2-11, as the Flying Blue program also offers a 25% award discount for children in this age rage. 

Credit. Air France. Air France Business Class.

Final Thoughts

The Air France / KLM Flying Blue program is a favorite in the points and miles world; and for good reason. The program offers some of the best rates on flights to Europe (i.e. West Coast to France for 50,000 points in Business Class) and a host of opportunities to “double / triple – dip” various discounts. In addition, the Flying Blue program offers a great way to avoid the taxes on Virgin Atlantic flights between North America and the United Kingdom. However, do not ignore the value on flights to Asia as well as the Pacific islands, as some of those “slightly high” rates become good deals with the transfer bonus.