Is Delta a partner with Chase Sapphire Reserve?

Chase Ultimate Rewards points do not transfer to Delta Airlines, but they do transfer to other SkyTeam alliance partners, including Virgin Atlantic, AirFrance and KLM. You can transfer your Chase points to one of those airlines and book Delta flights indirectly.



No, Delta Air Lines is not a direct 1:1 transfer partner of the Chase Sapphire Reserve or any Chase Ultimate Rewards-earning card. While you cannot transfer your Chase points directly to Delta SkyMiles, you can still use your points to fly on Delta in 2026 through a few "workarounds." First, you can book Delta flights through the Chase Travel Portal, where your points are worth a fixed 1.5 cents each (for Reserve cardholders). Alternatively, you can transfer your points to Delta’s SkyTeam partners, such as Air France/KLM Flying Blue or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and use those miles to book Delta-operated flights, often at a better value than SkyMiles themselves. This "indirect" method is a favorite among travel hackers who want to utilize their Chase points while still flying on Delta’s extensive domestic and international network.

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Airline Travel Partners
  • Aer Lingus, AerClub.
  • Air Canada Aeroplan.
  • British Airways Executive Club.
  • Emirates Skywards®
  • Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM.
  • Iberia Plus.
  • JetBlue TrueBlue.
  • Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.


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No, Chase Sapphire Reserve does not offer any benefits designed specifically for American Airlines travelers. American Airlines is not among Chase's airline partners, either. So, cardholders can't transfer Ultimate Rewards points to the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program.

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