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Search Award Availability
Find flights and hotels with award availability before transferring your points.
Popular Tools:
- Seats.aero
- Point.me
- Roame
- Google Flights (cash prices)
- Hyatt, Hilton & Marriott websites
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Turn Your Points
Into Incredible Travel
A great redemption isn't about spending the fewest points, it's about getting the most value from them.
Learn how to search smarter, transfer strategically, and book travel that would normally cost thousands.
A point is only worth what you actually get for it.
The same 25,000 Hyatt points could be worth $250 in some bookings, or $1,000+ in others. The difference comes down to where, when, and how you redeem.
Section 1
The Redemption Process
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Compare Cash vs Points
Not every redemption is a good deal. Compare the cash price to the points required before booking.
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Transfer Points
Move your bank points to airline or hotel partners when it provides better value.
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Book Your Trip
Complete your reservation and enjoy travel for a fraction of the normal cost.
Before booking through a credit card travel portal, compare the portal price with transferring your points directly to an airline or hotel partner. Transfers often provide significantly better value, and booking through the loyalty program may also make it easier to manage an award reservation if your plans change. Always compare your options before transferring points.
Avoid Costly Errors
Avoid These Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Why it matters | |
|---|---|---|
| Never transfer points before confirming award availability. | If award space disappears, your points may be stuck in a program you can't use. | |
| Don't assume the cheapest award is the best value. | A 50,000-point booking can be worse than a 70,000-point booking if the cash price is much higher. | |
| Consider taxes and fees before booking. | Some 'free' awards come with hundreds of dollars in taxes, fuel surcharges, or resort fees. | |
| Compare transfer partners before moving points. | Different partners charge very different amounts for the same flight or hotel. | |
| Once transferred, points usually can't be moved back. | Transfers are almost always one-way. Only move points when you have a confirmed booking plan. |
Maximize Your Flexible Points
Transfer Points
Flexible points from Chase, American Express, Capital One, and Citi can sometimes provide significantly more value when transferred to airline and hotel partners. The same points can unlock business class flights, luxury hotels, and all-inclusive resorts for a fraction of the cash price.
The right transfer partner can sometimes provide significantly more value, but always compare your options before moving any points.
Important
Before transferring points, create an account with the airline or hotel program you plan to use and make sure the name on your loyalty account matches your credit card account.
Transfer Partners for the Big 4 Points Ecosystems
Featured Sweet Spot
Our Favorite Hyatt Redemptions
All-Inclusive Resorts
Hyatt Ziva Cancun, Zilara Cap Cana, and Secrets Moxché often cost $600–$1,200+ cash but book for 25,000–45,000 points per night, including food and drinks.
Luxury City Hotels
Park Hyatt and Andaz properties in cities like New York, Tokyo, and Paris can be 3¢+ per point in value.
Family Suites & Resorts
Standard suites at Hyatt resorts give you space and amenities that would cost thousands in cash.
Real Example
What a Good Redemption Looks Like
Cash price$850 / night
Hyatt points25,000 / night
Value per point3.4¢
$850 ÷ 25,000 = 3.4 cents per point
That's considered an outstanding redemption. Anything above 2¢ per point is typically a strong use of Hyatt points.
Pro Tip
Don't automatically redeem Chase points through the Chase Travel℠ portal. Before booking, compare the number of points required through the portal with transferring your points to Hyatt. In most cases, transferring your points can save thousands of points and provide significantly more value.
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