As airline and hotel loyalty programs, and credit card programs look to hold onto and lure in new customers, Capital One is the latest to up the ante. The number of Capital One transfer partners has increased in addition to the fact that the airline plans on adding new lounges at select airports.
One knock against the bank and the Capital One transfer partners was the inability to transfer miles to its airline partners at a 1:1 ratio. That recently changed when Capital One decided it was time to level the playing field with Amex, Chase, and Citi, the majority of whose partners have a 1:1 transfer ratio.
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Best Capital One Credit Cards
Before diving into the new Capital One transfer partners and ratios, let’s highlight some of the best Capital One cards. The Capital One Venture, Capital One VentureOne, Capital One Spark Miles for Business, and Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business are cards to check out.
You earn 2x miles (points) on every purchase with the Capital One Venture and Capital One Spark Miles for Business. The Capital One VentureOne earns 1.25x miles (points) on every purchase. Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business earns 1.5x miles (points) on every purchase. All in all, you can earn at least 1.25x miles with every purchase.
Capital One Transfer Partners
| Transfer Partner | Transfer Time | Transfer Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | Instant | 1:1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Instant | 1:1 |
| Air France KLM Flying Blue | Instant | 1:1 |
| ALL – Accor Live Limitless | 1 business day | 1.5:1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Instant | 1:1 |
| British Airways Avios | Instant | 1:1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5 business days | 1:1 |
| Choice Hotels Choice Privileges | TBD | 1:1 |
| Emirates Skywards | Instant | 1:1 |
| Etihad Guest | 24 hours | 1:1 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLands | 36 hours | 1.5:1 |
| Finnair Finnair Plus | Instant | 1:1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 24 hours | 1:1 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 36 hours | 1:1 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | Instant | 1:1 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 24 hours | 1:1 |
| Wyndham Rewards | Instant | 1:1 |
There are 16 airlines and 3 hotel programs that are Capital One transfer partners. Transfer ratios are different so it’s important to know each ratio prior to transferring any of your miles to these partners to book award flights or hotel stays. 1:1 means 1 Capital One mile = 1 airline mile/hotel point. 2:1.5 means 1 mile = 0.75 airline miles. 2:1 means 1 mile = 0.5 airline miles.
Capital One Transfer Partners Sweet Spots
Generally speaking, the airline partners with a 1:1 ratio are likely to yield the highest value when redeeming your Capital One miles. Above all, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and Etihad Guest are programs to keep in your crosshairs.
Some of the best ways to use Capital One miles include 1) 87,000 Avianca LifeMiles to fly Lufthansa first class one-way US to Europe, 2) 70,000 Asia Miles to fly Cathay Pacific business class one-way US to Hong Kong, and 3) 50,000 Etihad Guest miles to fly American Airlines business class one-way from the US to South America. All in all, the 1:1 transfer ratio update helps to increase the value of your miles.
Capital One Lounges
Get ready for new lounges from Capital One! Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is slated to be second the first Capital One lounge preceded by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Based on the renderings, these lounges will have everything you could want for in a lounge. Top-notch food, drinks, a bar, power outlets at every seat, cycling and yoga room, family area, and showers. Overall, these lounges are likely to compete against the Amex Centurion lounge collection.
FAQs
What airlines can you transfer Capital One points to?
Aeromexico, Avianca, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Finnair, Qantas, TAP, Air Canada, Alitalia, British Airways, EVA, JetBlue, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines. So, airlines to consider using include Avianca, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Aeroplan British Airways, and Turkish Airlines.
What airlines does Capital One partner with?
Aeromexico, Avianca, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Finnair, Qantas, TAP, Air Canada, Alitalia, British Airways, EVA, JetBlue, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines are Capital One’s airline partners. However, the transfer ratios are not equal among these partners. So, you want to factor the ratios in before transferring any Capital One Miles.
How do I transfer my Capital One miles to partners?
Login to your account, click “rewards miles,” click “transfer miles,” and then pick the airline/hotel program of your choice. After that, the miles will transfer from Capital One to the travel partner you selected.
Can I transfer miles from Capital One to Delta?
Delta Air Lines is not a Capital One transfer partner so unfortunately no. However, you can transfer miles to Aeromexico or Alitalia to book a Delta Air Lines flight.
Capital One Transfer Partners Conclusion
Capital One has upped its game by both adding new partners and updating transfer ratios to 1:1 for some of its partners. Some of the best cards to earn miles include the Capital One Venture, Capital One VentureOne, Capital One Spark Miles for Business, and Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business. Capital One partners with 16 airlines and 3 hotel programs that allow you to book award flights and hotel stays. Overall, potential high-value partners include Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and Etihad Guest.
So, what do you think about these transfer partners? Which partners do you like to use the most? Please let me know in the comments below or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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