Chase Ultimate Rewards points do not transfer to American Airlines, but they do transfer to other Oneworld alliance partners, including British Airways and Iberia.

In 2026, you cannot directly transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to American Airlines (AAdvantage) at a 1:1 ratio, as American is not an official Chase transfer partner. However, savvy travelers use a "workaround" by transferring Chase points to British Airways Executive Club or Iberia Plus, both of which are part of the Oneworld alliance alongside American Airlines. Once your points are converted into Avios, you can use them to book American Airlines flights directly through the British Airways or Iberia websites. This is often an excellent value for short-haul domestic flights within the U.S., which can sometimes be found for as little as 8,250 to 12,000 Avios. Another option is to use the Chase Travel Portal, where your points are worth 1.25 cents (Sapphire Preferred) or 1.5 cents (Sapphire Reserve) each toward the cash price of any American Airlines ticket. While the direct 1:1 transfer remains exclusive to Citi and Barclays cards, the alliance partnership ensures that your Chase points are still a powerful tool for flying on American’s extensive domestic and international network.