Credit Card Points for Travel
Points and miles are a great way to fly economy, business, even first class for a fraction of the price. You can even stay at 5-star hotels for free.
We can all easily earn them, but many of us don’t know how to maximize their value. Whether you have thousands of points and want to know how to get the most value from them, or you don’t have any yet and want to get started, our team is here to help.
We can help teach you the basics of earning points and miles as well as help you book flights and hotels with points you already have. No matter the case, our experienced team is here to help make your next trip the best it can be.
Example of our redemptions:
Singapore Airlines Business Class. Round trip: Los Angeles to Tokyo to Singapore. Cost: 214,000 points + $89. Cash Value: $4,800.
Singapore Airlines Business Class. Round trip: Los Angeles to Tokyo to Singapore. Cost: 214,000 points + $89. Cash Value: $4,800.
Japan Airlines Business Class. One way: Los Angeles to Tokyo. Cost: 90,000 points + $249. Cash Value: $3,800.
Japan Airlines Business Class. One way: Los Angeles to Tokyo. Cost: 90,000 points + $249. Cash Value: $3,800.
4 night hotel stay. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme. Cost: 140,000 points + $0. Cash value: $6,400.
4 night hotel stay. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme. Cost: 140,000 points + $0. Cash value: $6,400.
Qatar Airways Business Class. One way: Cape Town to Los Angeles. Cost: 75,000 points + $90. Cash Value: $3,700.
Qatar Airways Business Class. One way: Cape Town to Los Angeles. Cost: 75,000 points + $90. Cash Value: $3,700.
Emirates Business Class. One way: Los Angeles to Dubai to Johannesburg. Cost: 158,000 points + $1250. Cash Value $4,400.
Emirates Business Class. One way: Los Angeles to Dubai to Johannesburg. Cost: 158,000 points + $1250. Cash Value $4,400.
Hilton Hotel Singapore Orchard. 5-night hotel stay. Cost: 90,000 points + $0. Cash value: $3,200.
Hilton Hotel Singapore Orchard. 5-night hotel stay. Cost: 90,000 points + $0. Cash value: $3,200.
Our favorite credit cards
American Express Platinum Card
Our favorite travel card with the most travel and non-travel benefits, statement credits, and lounge access. Earn 5x points on airfare and travel booked through amextravel.com.
Welcome offer: 150k points; $695 annual fee.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
The best travel card to start with to begin earning points. Earn 3x points on dining, 2x on travel, and 5x on travel booked through Chase.
Welcome offer: 60k points; $95 annual fee
American Express Gold Card
Best card for supermarkets, earn 4x points on supermarkets and dining. Up to $400 in credits per year.
Welcome offer: 90k points; $325 annual fee
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase’s best premium travel card with easy to use travel credit, travel protections, and Chase Sapphire lounge access.
Welcome offer: 60k points; $550 annual fee
Chase Freedom
Best overall earning credit card with rotating category earning rates and no annual fee. Cash back can be converted to points with either Chase Sapphire card.
Welcome offer $150 (or 15k points); $0 annual fee
Capital One Venture X
Great premium travel card with flat earning rate, lounge access, and $300 travel credit.
Welcome offer: 75k points; $395 annual fee.
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