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How to Transfer Chase Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (2026 Guide)
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club rarely gets the attention Chase's other airline partners do, but it's the only way to move Chase points into two of the best premium cabins in the sky: ANA First Class and Delta One. The transfer is 1:1 and instant, which makes it one of the lowest-friction ways to book award space most travelers assume is out of reach.
By the Point Finder team · Updated 2026-07-17 · Ratios and transfer times verified against issuer transfer pages
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The short version
Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1, instant. One of the few ways to book ANA First Class and Delta One awards with Chase points.
Why Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Matters for Chase Cardholders
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club puts Chase points inside two of the most sought-after premium products in the sky: ANA First Class (Star Alliance, reachable through a longstanding separate bilateral partnership with Virgin Atlantic) and Delta One (bookable via SkyTeam since Virgin Atlantic joined the alliance in March 2023).
ANA First Class routinely prices out at well over $10,000 in cash, and Delta doesn't let its own SkyMiles currency book Delta One as cheaply as Virgin points can.
How the Award Chart and Search Process Actually Works
Virgin Atlantic prices awards on distance-based bands. A Delta One award to Europe has been bookable starting around 50,000 points one-way — a fraction of what Delta SkyMiles often charges.
The catch is that Virgin Atlantic's own website search is unreliable for partner award space. The standard approach is to find the seat first on the partner's own search engine, then call Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club phone team to ticket it.
Quirks to Know Before You Transfer
Fuel surcharges are the biggest gotcha. Delta One transatlantic redemptions, in both directions, now carry carrier-imposed surcharges of roughly $1,000+ one-way — not much lighter than Virgin Atlantic's own-metal surcharges. Only ANA partner awards remain comparatively light, at roughly $450.
ANA is notoriously stingy with premium-cabin award space, released in small numbers, so flexibility on dates matters more here than almost anywhere else.
Sweet spots worth booking
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| US or Europe to Japan (ANA) | First (The Suite) | Roughly 72,500-85,000 points one-way from the US mainland or Europe (57,500 from Hawaii)Cash fares often exceed $10,000; among the best redemptions in points travel. |
| US to Europe (Delta) | Delta One (Business) | As low as ~50,000 points one-wayWatch for surcharges on some transatlantic Delta itineraries. |
| Europe to US (Delta) | Delta One (Business) | As low as ~47,500 points one-wayNow carries roughly $1,000+ one-way in carrier-imposed surcharges, the same as the US-to-Europe direction — there is no surcharge-free direction anymore. |
| US to Japan (ANA) | Business | 105,000 points round-trip from the West Coast up to 120,000 from Chicago/NYC (75,000 from Hawaii)Business space is easier to find than First; only the Hawaii-Japan route stays under 100,000 points round-trip. |
How to transfer Chase points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 1Confirm you hold a Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred.
- 2Search for live ANA or Delta partner award space directly on Delta.com or an ANA award search tool.
- 3Transfer points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club once you've located a bookable seat — 1:1, instant.
- 4Call Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's reservations line and give the agent the exact flight numbers, dates, and cabin you found.
- 5Have the agent confirm pricing, including any surcharges, before authorizing.
- 6Ticket the award and verify the reservation shows up under the operating carrier.
Tips before you transfer
- •This is one of the few reliable ways to book ANA First Class and Delta One with Chase points.
- •Fuel surcharges hit hardest on Virgin Atlantic's own flights and on Delta partner awards; only ANA partner awards remain a meaningfully lower-surcharge option.
- •Virgin Atlantic closed the Europe-origination loophole around late March/early April 2025 — both directions of transatlantic Delta One awards now carry comparable carrier-imposed surcharges (roughly $1,000+ one-way), so originating in Europe no longer avoids the fee. Air France/KLM Flying Blue is now the better workaround for Delta transatlantic business-class awards.
- •Set ANA First Class as a long-term goal — space is released sparingly.
- •Always call to book partner awards; Virgin Atlantic's website is not reliable for ANA or Delta inventory.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to transfer Chase points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?
Instant, at a 1:1 ratio.
Which Chase cards can transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?
Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred.
Can I book Delta flights with Virgin Atlantic points?
Yes — Delta One is one of the best uses of Virgin Atlantic points via SkyTeam.
Why can't I find ANA or Delta award space on Virgin Atlantic's website?
It doesn't reliably display partner inventory — find the seat elsewhere first, then call to book.
Are there fuel surcharges when booking Delta or ANA awards with Virgin Atlantic points?
ANA partner-award surcharges remain comparatively low (~$450), but Delta One partner-award surcharges are now roughly $1,000+ one-way in both directions — no longer low or nonexistent.
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