Does Chase travel not include Southwest?

Chase Ultimate Rewards® points transfer to over a dozen airline loyalty programs, including United Airlines, Southwest and JetBlue. Even if an airline — like Delta or American Airlines — doesn't partner with Chase, chances are you can still book its flights through other means.



In a major change for 2026, Southwest Airlines flights are now fully visible and bookable through the Chase Travel portal. For many years, Southwest was famously absent from all "Online Travel Agencies" (OTAs), meaning travelers had to go directly to Southwest.com to see prices. However, following Southwest's decision to modernize its distribution strategy and allow its data to appear on major portals like Chase and Google Flights, users can now use their Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book Southwest flights directly. This is a massive benefit for Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cardholders, as it allows them to get 1.25x or 1.5x value respectively on Southwest bookings. While you can now see the fares in the portal, it is still worth checking the Southwest website for "Wanna Get Away" fares, as some specific promotional prices or "Companion Pass" bookings might still require you to book through the airline's own platform. This integration has made the Chase Travel portal one of the most comprehensive tools for domestic U.S. travel planning in 2026.

People Also Ask

Flights. Because the Chase travel portal doesn't limit you to transfer partners or loyalty programs, you'll be able to search almost all major airlines. One notable exception is Southwest Airlines, which is still bookable using UR points but will require a phone call to the Chase Travel Center to reserve your flight.

MORE DETAILS

What airlines can you use with Chase Sapphire?
  • Aer Lingus.
  • Air Canada Aeroplan.
  • British Airways.
  • Emirates Skywards.
  • Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM.
  • Iberia Plus.
  • JetBlue.
  • Singapore Airlines.


MORE DETAILS

No, Chase is not an American Airlines partner. This means you cannot transfer Ultimate Rewards points to the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program.

MORE DETAILS

Some travel credit cards from Chase offer a credit as reimbursement for travel program application fees, including TSA PreCheck. These cards have annual fees, and many are airline credit cards, which tend to have certain benefits for travelers who spend and fly with a specific airline.

MORE DETAILS

Thankfully, transferring points from Chase to Southwest is much easier than you'd think. Head to the Chase travel portal here, log in, and choose “Transfer to Travel Partners.” After you select Southwest, enter your Rapid Reward details.

MORE DETAILS

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card provides airport lounge access to cardholders by way of a complimentary membership to Priority Pass™.

MORE DETAILS

Although it has many travel benefits, the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card does not reimburse the TSA PreCheck application fee. The Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card offers a statement credit up to $100 every four years as reimbursement for a TSA PreCheck application fee.

MORE DETAILS

With the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, you can't use your rewards to book flights directly with Delta. But you can do so if you go through Chase's online travel portal first.

MORE DETAILS

The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card is best suited for frequent travelers who want access to key travel perks. This credit card offers a higher points earning rate for travel and dining out, as well as an annual travel credit.

MORE DETAILS