Southwest Sweet Spots & Transfer Partners
Southwest is one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Here's how to earn Southwest miles through credit card transfers, and the best ways to redeem them.
Transfer Partners
CHASE UR → Southwest (1:1, ~1 min)
Best Cards for Earning Southwest Miles
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase · $550/yr
75,000 UR signup bonus
Min spend: $4,000 in 90 days
Best for: Europe (via United/Virgin Atlantic/Air France), Asia (via Singapore/Korean Air via Virgin Atlantic), Hawaii (via United/Southwest)
Chase 5/24 rule: must have fewer than 5 new cards in past 24 months
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Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase · $95/yr
60,000 UR signup bonus
Min spend: $4,000 in 90 days
Best for: Europe (via United/Virgin Atlantic/Air France), Hawaii (via United/Southwest), Budget-friendly entry to UR ecosystem
Chase 5/24 rule. Cannot hold Sapphire Reserve simultaneously for bonus.
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Chase Ink Business Preferred
Chase · $95/yr
100,000 UR signup bonus
Min spend: $8,000 in 90 days
Best for: Highest UR signup bonus available, Business owners with high monthly spend, Any UR transfer destination
Chase 5/24 rule applies. Does NOT count toward 5/24 as a business card. Can hold alongside Sapphire.
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Start Planning
Use Fare Hacker's search to find Southwest award availability, or check the affordability calculator to see if you have enough.