No, you cannot directly transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Lufthansa's Miles & More loyalty program.
Lufthansa's Miles & More program operates differently from many other major airline loyalty programs concerning flexible points transfers. Unlike airlines that commonly partner with popular credit card rewards currencies, Lufthansa does not allow direct point transfers from programs such as Chase Ultimate Rewards. This limitation also extends to other significant transferable points programs like American Express Membership Rewards and even hotel loyalty programs such as Marriott Bonvoy for direct conversion into Lufthansa miles.
Understanding Lufthansa Miles & More Transfer Policies
While many airline and hotel loyalty programs have established partnerships with major credit card rewards programs for direct point transfers (often at a 1:1 ratio), Lufthansa's Miles & More program is a notable exception. This means your accumulated Chase Ultimate Rewards points cannot be converted into Lufthansa miles for redemption.
Below is a summary of common reward programs and their direct transfer status to Lufthansa Miles & More:
| Reward Program | Direct Transfer to Lufthansa Miles & More |
|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | No |
| Amex Membership Rewards | No |
| Marriott Bonvoy | No |
Alternative Ways to Book Lufthansa Flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards
Although you cannot directly transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Lufthansa Miles & More, you can still leverage your points to book flights operated by Lufthansa through indirect methods:
- Transfer to a Star Alliance Partner Airline: Lufthansa is a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline network. Chase Ultimate Rewards has several airline partners that are also part of the Star Alliance, such as United Airlines MileagePlus. You can transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to a Star Alliance partner airline and then use those partner miles to book flights on Lufthansa. The availability and mileage cost for Lufthansa flights will depend on the partner airline's award chart and specific redemption rules.
- Example: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United MileagePlus, and then use your United miles to book a Lufthansa-operated flight through United's booking platform.
- Book via Chase Travel Portal: You can use your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book Lufthansa flights directly through the Chase Travel Portal. When booking this way, your points are essentially used like cash at a fixed value, which varies depending on your specific Chase credit card (e.g., 1.25 cents per point with Chase Sapphire Preferred, 1.5 cents per point with Chase Sapphire Reserve). This method allows you to book any available Lufthansa flight that can be purchased with cash, and you may even earn Lufthansa Miles & More miles on the flight itself, as it's treated as a cash fare.
