{"id":2771,"date":"2026-07-31T04:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T04:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/?p=2771"},"modified":"2026-11-06T06:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T06:37:51","slug":"how-to-combine-airline-miles-and-hotel-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/how-to-combine-airline-miles-and-hotel-points\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Combine Airline Miles and Hotel Points for a Multi-City Trip to London and Paris (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table of Contents<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-london-paris-trip-what-youre-actually-booking\">The London-Paris Trip: What You&#8217;re Actually Booking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-two-core-strategies-for-the-flight-portion\">The Two Core Strategies for the Flight Portion<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#hotel-strategy-the-critical-difference-between-london-and-paris-properties\">Hotel Strategy: The Critical Difference Between London and Paris Properties<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-complete-booking-sequence-a-worked-example\">The Complete Booking Sequence: A Worked Example<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-build-up-the-point-balance-you-need\">How to Build Up the Point Balance You Need<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#strategic-principles-for-combining-miles-and-points-on-multi-city-trips\">Strategic Principles for Combining Miles and Points on Multi-City Trips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#common-mistakes-that-cost-points\">Common Mistakes That Cost Points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#c\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want to do London and Paris in one trip. Maybe a long weekend in each, maybe a full week split between them. The cash math is brutal: round-trip from the US to London in business class runs $4,000\u2013$6,000. Three nights at a decent London hotel adds another $1,500\u2013$2,500. Train tickets between London and Paris are $200\u2013$400. Three nights in Paris adds another $1,200\u2013$2,000. Total: easily $7,000\u2013$11,000 per person, often more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this is exactly the kind of trip that points and miles were designed for. By strategically combining airline miles for the flights and hotel points for the accommodations and using the right programs for each leg-the same trip can cost you 290,000\u2013340,000 transferable credit card points plus minimal cash. That&#8217;s roughly the value of two large credit card welcome bonuses plus 12 months of typical category earning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Flightpoints Search Banner -->\n<div class=\"fp-search-banner\">\n\n    <span class=\"fp-badge\">Award Search<\/span>\n\n    <h3>Looking for award flights?<\/h3>\n\n    <p>\n        Search airline award availability across multiple loyalty programs in one place.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/search\" class=\"fp-btn\">\n        Search Now\n    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\n.fp-search-banner{\n    max-width:760px;\n    margin:30px auto;\n    padding:32px 24px;\n\n    \/* Slightly darker premium blue *\/\n    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#EAF3FF 0%,#DCEBFF 100%);\n    border:1px solid #C7DBFF;\n\n    border-radius:16px;\n\n    display:flex !important;\n    flex-direction:column !important;\n    align-items:center !important;\n    justify-content:center !important;\n    text-align:center !important;\n\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\n}\n\n.fp-badge{\n    display:inline-block;\n    background:#D9E8FF;\n    color:#0A5AFE;\n    padding:10px 18px;\n    border-radius:999px;\n    font-size:13px;\n    font-weight:700;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:.5px;\n    margin-bottom:18px;\n}\n\n.fp-search-banner h3{\n    margin:0 0 12px !important;\n    padding:0 !important;\n    color:#111827;\n    font-size:20px;\n    font-weight:700;\n    line-height:1.3;\n}\n\n.fp-search-banner p{\n    margin:0 0 24px !important;\n    padding:0 !important;\n    max-width:560px;\n    color:#4B5563;\n    font-size:16px;\n    line-height:1.6;\n}\n\n.fp-btn{\n    display:inline-block !important;\n    background:#0A5AFE;\n    color:#fff !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    padding:10px 22px;\n    border-radius:6px;\n    font-size:14px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    line-height:1;\n    transition:background .25s ease;\n}\n\n.fp-btn:hover{\n    background:#0849D6;\n    color:#fff !important;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n.fp-search-banner{\n    margin:20px auto;\n    padding:24px 18px;\n}\n\n.fp-badge{\n    font-size:12px;\n    padding:9px 16px;\n    margin-bottom:16px;\n}\n\n.fp-search-banner h3{\n    font-size:18px;\n}\n\n.fp-search-banner p{\n    font-size:15px;\n    margin-bottom:20px !important;\n}\n\n.fp-btn{\n    padding:9px 18px;\n    font-size:13px;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks through exactly how to combine airline miles and hotel points to build the most efficient London-Paris multi-city trip in 2026. Real numbers, verified programs, concrete booking sequences, and the strategic principles that separate a $2,000-points trip from a $5,000-points trip for the same itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-london-paris-trip-what-youre-actually-booking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The London-Paris Trip: What You&#8217;re Actually Booking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical London-Paris multi-city itinerary has five distinct components, each of which can be paid in different points or cash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Combine Airline Miles and Hotel Points\" class=\"wp-image-2781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-832x468.webp 832w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-1664x936.webp 1664w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-1248x702.webp 1248w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM-1320x743.webp 1320w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_21_42-AM.webp 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The transatlantic flight to Europe<\/strong> (usually to London)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel nights in London<\/strong> (typically 2\u20134)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The intra-European leg<\/strong> (London to Paris by Eurostar train or short flight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel nights in Paris<\/strong> (typically 2\u20134)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The transatlantic return flight to the US<\/strong> (usually from Paris)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these is a separate redemption opportunity. Most travelers approach the trip linearly-book one component, then the next, then the next and end up overpaying because they didn&#8217;t optimize across components. The strategic approach is to think about the full trip as one redemption problem and pick the best program for each component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-two-core-strategies-for-the-flight-portion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Two Core Strategies for the Flight Portion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been two structurally different ways to handle the airline miles side of a London-Paris trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"strategy-a-open-jaw-booking-fly-into-one-city-out-of-the-other\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Strategy A: Open-Jaw Booking (Fly Into One City, Out of the Other)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most multi-city travelers think they need to fly into London and out of Paris (or vice versa). This is called an &#8220;open-jaw&#8221; itinerary because the trip doesn&#8217;t return to the original arrival point on the same airline route. In 2026, many major airline loyalty programs allow open-jaw award bookings at about the same mileage cost as a round-trip, so this is essentially free flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flightpoints-note\">\n\n    <p>\n        <strong>Recommended itinerary:<\/strong> The recommended open-jaw structure: <strong>US \u2192 London \u2192 (train to Paris) \u2192 US<\/strong>. This routes your flight time efficiently and keeps the train segment (<strong>Eurostar<\/strong>) cheap.\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\n.flightpoints-note,\n.flightpoints-note *{\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n}\n\n.flightpoints-note{\n    width:100%;\n    max-width:100%;\n    overflow:hidden;\n\n    background:#DCEBFF;\n    border:1px solid #A8C9FF;\n    border-left:6px solid #0A5AFE;\n    border-radius:16px;\n\n    padding:28px;\n    margin:32px 0;\n\n    font-family:Inter, Arial, sans-serif;\n\n    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(10,90,254,.10);\n}\n\n.flightpoints-note p{\n    margin:0;\n    color:#12335B;\n    font-size:16px;\n    line-height:1.8;\n    overflow-wrap:anywhere;\n    word-break:break-word;\n}\n\n.flightpoints-note strong{\n    color:#0A5AFE;\n    font-weight:700;\n}\n\n\/* Tablet *\/\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n.flightpoints-note{\n    padding:22px;\n}\n\n.flightpoints-note p{\n    font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n}\n\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width:480px){\n\n.flightpoints-note{\n    padding:18px 16px;\n    border-left-width:4px;\n    border-radius:12px;\n}\n\n.flightpoints-note p{\n    font-size:14px;\n    line-height:1.65;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"strategy-b-uniteds-excursionist-perk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Strategy B: United&#8217;s Excursionist Perk (Ended in 2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">United ended this trick on August 21, 2025, so new award bookings can no longer use the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/maximize-united-excursionist-perk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>United Excursionist Perk<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 a feature unique to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/en\/us\/myunited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> that allowed you to add a free third destination on a round-trip international award. The free segment had to be in the same region as your destination (so London-Paris qualified) and had to be priced equal to or less than your main award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical structure: <strong>US \u2192 London \u2192 Paris (free Excursionist segment) \u2192 US<\/strong>. This used to add the London-to-Paris flight as a free third destination on your round-trip award, but it no longer works for new bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This feature used to save you $200\u2013$400 in train tickets or 15,000+ miles in a separate booking, depending on availability. United&#8217;s Excursionist Perk was a major reason MileagePlus was underrated for European multi-city itineraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full picture of how United&#8217;s loyalty program works in 2026, see the Flightpoints blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/airline-loyalty-programs-explained\/\"><strong>What is An Airline Loyalty Program<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flight Options: The Cheapest Ways to Reach London and Paris in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the verified 2026 redemptions worth considering for the transatlantic legs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"us-to-london-business-class\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>US to London (Business Class)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virgin Atlantic Upper Class:<\/strong> 47,500 Virgin Points off-peak one-way + about $700. Cash value: $3,500+. Bookable from Amex MR, Chase UR, Citi ThankYou, Bilt, Wells Fargo at 1:1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air France-KLM Flying Blue (via Paris):<\/strong> 60,000 Flying Blue miles (Business Light, no lounge) or 75,000 (Standard), plus about $608. Route through CDG with onward to LCY or LHR. All seven US transferable currencies transfer at 1:1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>United Polaris (US to LHR direct):<\/strong> 80,000 MileagePlus miles Saver + ~$80. Bookable from Chase UR or Bilt at 1:1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Airways Club Suite:<\/strong> 88,000 Avios off-peak + ~$400 (high fuel surcharges). Bookable from Amex MR, Chase UR, Citi ThankYou, Capital One, Bilt, Wells Fargo at 1:1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"us-to-paris-business-class\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>US to Paris (Business Class)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air France-KLM Flying Blue:<\/strong> 60,000 miles Business Light (no lounge), 75,000 Standard, or 45,000 with Promo Rewards, plus about $608.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delta One (via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club):<\/strong> 47,500\u201377,500 Virgin Points + $1,000+ in fees. Cash value: $4,000+.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>United Polaris to Paris CDG:<\/strong> 80,000 miles Saver + ~$80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"london-to-paris-intra-european-segment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>London to Paris (Intra-European Segment)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>United Excursionist Perk:<\/strong> No longer free for new bookings since August 21, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Airways Club \/ Avios:<\/strong> 10,000 Avios off-peak (Reward Flight Saver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eurostar train (cash):<\/strong> $200\u2013$400 per person depending on class and timing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air France or KLM:<\/strong> 10,000\u201315,000 miles via Flying Blue (worth considering only as part of a multi-segment award)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n\n*{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n}\n\n.fp-routes-banner{\n    width:100%;\n    max-width:700px;\n    margin:24px auto;\n    padding:22px 24px;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:22px;\n\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7C4FE0 0%,#4E63F5 50%,#0A5AFE 100%);\n    border-radius:16px;\n    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(10,90,254,.18);\n\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\n}\n\n.fp-content{\n    flex:1;\n    min-width:0;\n}\n\n\/* Force heading to remain white *\/\n.fp-routes-banner .fp-title,\n.fp-routes-banner h2,\n.fp-routes-banner h2.fp-title{\n    color:#FFFFFF !important;\n    font-size:22px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    margin:0 0 8px;\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;\n}\n\n\/* Force paragraph to remain white *\/\n.fp-routes-banner .fp-text,\n.fp-routes-banner p{\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;\n    font-size:14px;\n    line-height:1.6;\n    margin:0;\n    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\n}\n\n.fp-btn{\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    padding:12px 20px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    font-size:14px;\n    font-weight:700;\n    border-radius:10px;\n    white-space:nowrap;\n    flex-shrink:0;\n    transition:.25s ease;\n}\n\n.fp-btn:hover{\n    background:#F5F8FF;\n    color:#0A5AFE !important;\n    transform:translateY(-2px);\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n    .fp-routes-banner{\n        padding:20px;\n        gap:18px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-routes-banner .fp-title{\n        font-size:20px !important;\n    }\n\n}\n\n@media (max-width:600px){\n\n    .fp-routes-banner{\n        flex-direction:column;\n        text-align:center;\n        padding:20px 18px;\n        gap:18px;\n    }\n\n    .fp-content{\n        width:100%;\n    }\n\n    .fp-routes-banner .fp-title{\n        font-size:19px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fp-btn{\n        width:100%;\n        max-width:250px;\n        margin:auto;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"fp-routes-banner\">\n\n    <div class=\"fp-content\">\n        <h2 class=\"fp-title\">\n            Award Flight Search Tool for All Routes\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p class=\"fp-text\">\n            Explore award routes, compare availability, and find the best ways to redeem your miles.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/routes\" class=\"fp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        Explore Routes\n    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"hotel-strategy-the-critical-difference-between-london-and-paris-properties\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hotel Strategy: The Critical Difference Between London and Paris Properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hotel side of a London-Paris trip is where 2026 program changes matter most. World of Hyatt is one of the few major hotel loyalty programs that still use a fixed category award chart in 2026, now with five price tiers per category. Every other major chain-Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards uses dynamic pricing, which means the same property can cost 20,000 points one week and 70,000 points the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical consequence: Hyatt points consistently deliver 1.8\u20132.5 cents per point of value in 2026, while Marriott, Hilton, and IHG points typically deliver 0.4\u20130.8 cents per point under dynamic pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a London-Paris multi-city trip, this means you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prioritize Hyatt for the highest-value redemptions<\/strong> \u2014 if your travel dates align with a Hyatt property in the right neighborhood, this is where your points stretch furthest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Marriott, Hilton, and IHG strategically<\/strong> \u2014 for properties Hyatt doesn&#8217;t have, or when cash prices are high enough to overcome the lower per-point value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take advantage of free-night benefits<\/strong> \u2014 4th night free on IHG cards, 5th night free on Marriott awards and on Hilton awards for Silver status or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"verified-2026-hotel-redemption-examples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verified 2026 Hotel Redemption Examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>London:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hyatt hotels in London (Andaz London Liverpool Street, Hyatt Place London City East, Great Scotland Yard):<\/strong> Category-based pricing typically 20,000\u201335,000 points per night. Cash rates often \u00a3400\u2013\u00a3700.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>InterContinental London Park Lane:<\/strong> Approximately 123,000 IHG points per night peak season 2026 (cash ~\u00a3523). 4th night free for IHG card holders effectively reduces the average rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy properties (St. Pancras Renaissance, JW Marriott Grosvenor House):<\/strong> Typically 60,000\u2013110,000 points per night under dynamic pricing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hilton London Bankside (or Conrad London St. James):<\/strong> Typically 70,000\u2013110,000 Hilton Honors points per night under dynamic pricing; 5th night free on award stays for Silver status or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paris:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Park Hyatt Paris-Vend\u00f4me:<\/strong> 35,000\u201375,000 World of Hyatt points per night (Category 8). One of the best Hyatt redemptions in Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Westin Paris-Vend\u00f4me (Marriott Bonvoy):<\/strong> Typically 80,000\u2013100,000 points per night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>InterContinental Paris Le Grand or InterContinental Paris-Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es \u00c9toile:<\/strong> Typically 70,000\u2013100,000 IHG points per night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hilton Paris Op\u00e9ra:<\/strong> Typically 70,000\u2013100,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-complete-booking-sequence-a-worked-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Complete Booking Sequence: A Worked Example<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a realistic, fully-priced London-Paris multi-city trip in 2026-paid almost entirely with points and miles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trip parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 days total (3 in London, 3 in Paris, plus travel day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 traveler in business class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-shoulder season (April or October)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal: minimize total points cost while maintaining premium experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bookings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. US to London (transatlantic flight, business class)<\/strong> Virgin Atlantic Upper Class: <strong>47,500 Virgin Points + about $700<\/strong> Transfer from Amex MR or Chase UR at 1:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Hotel: 3 nights in London<\/strong> Great Scotland Yard Hotel (a mid-priced date): <strong>30,000 points \u00d7 3 nights = 90,000 World of Hyatt points + minimal taxes<\/strong> (Hyatt does not offer a free fifth night on award stays) Transfer from Chase UR at 1:1 with Sapphire Reserve, or 4:3 with Sapphire Preferred or Ink Preferred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. London to Paris (intra-European segment)<\/strong> United ended the free Excursionist Perk segment in 2025, so use: Eurostar train ($200\u2013$400 cash) or 10,000 Avios via BA Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Hotel: 3 nights in Paris<\/strong> Hyatt Paris Madeleine (Category 7, Low tier): <strong>30,000 points \u00d7 3 nights = 90,000 World of Hyatt points<\/strong> (Total Hyatt redemption: 180,000 points across both cities)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Paris to US (transatlantic return, business class)<\/strong> Air France business class via Flying Blue: <strong>60,000 Flying Blue miles on Business Light (no lounge) + about $608<\/strong> (or 45,000 if Promo Rewards is active for your dates) Transfer from any of seven US transferable currencies at 1:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"total-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Airline miles\/points:<\/strong> 107,500\u2013155,000 transferable points (depending on flight choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel points:<\/strong> 180,000 World of Hyatt points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash out-of-pocket:<\/strong> ~$1,500\u2013$1,700 (taxes and fees on flights + Eurostar)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total point cost equivalent:<\/strong> Approximately 290,000\u2013340,000 transferable credit card points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cash equivalent value of the trip:<\/strong> Approximately $8,100\u2013$10,100 (business class flights $5,500 + 6 hotel nights at $400\u2013$700 each + Eurostar $200\u2013$400)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective value per point:<\/strong> Approximately 2.4\u20133.5 cents per point-well above the 2-cent baseline for Chase UR and Amex MR points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper look at evaluating whether a redemption is genuinely good value, see the Flightpoints blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/best-ways-to-sweet-spot-award-redemptions-with-miles-points\/\"><strong>Best Ways to Sweet Spot Award Redemptions<\/strong><\/a>. <br>Use the<a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/cpp-calculator\"> CPP Calculator <\/a>on Flightpoints to verify your trip math<a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/cpp-calculator\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fp-cpp-banner\">\n\n    <div class=\"fp-content\">\n\n        <h2>Know the True Value of Your Miles<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Before redeeming your points, calculate your <strong>Cents Per Point (CPP)<\/strong> in seconds and instantly see whether you&#8217;re getting excellent value.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\/cpp-calculator\" class=\"fp-btn\">\n            Calculate Your CPP\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\n.fp-cpp-banner,\n.fp-cpp-banner *{\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n    font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner{\n    max-width:700px;\n    margin:35px auto;\n    padding:28px 30px;\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F4F9FF 0%,#E7F2FF 100%);\n    border:1px solid #D6E8FF;\n    border-radius:18px;\n    text-align:center;\n    position:relative;\n    overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner:before{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    width:180px;\n    height:180px;\n    top:-80px;\n    right:-80px;\n    background:rgba(10,90,254,.06);\n    border-radius:50%;\n}\n\n.fp-cpp-banner:after{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    width:120px;\n    height:120px;\n    bottom:-50px;\n    left:-50px;\n    background:rgba(10,90,254,.05);\n    border-radius:50%;\n}\n\n.fp-content{\n    position:relative;\n    z-index:2;\n}\n\n.fp-content h2{\n    margin:0 0 14px;\n    font-size:30px;\n    line-height:1.25;\n    font-weight:700;\n    color:#173B7A;\n}\n\n.fp-content p{\n    max-width:520px;\n    margin:0 auto 22px;\n    font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n    color:#5A6B87;\n}\n\n.fp-content strong{\n    color:#0A5AFE;\n}\n\n.fp-btn{\n    display:inline-block;\n    padding:10px 18px;\n    background:#0A5AFE;\n    color:#fff !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    border-radius:8px;\n    font-size:13px;\n    font-weight:700;\n    transition:.25s ease;\n}\n\n.fp-btn:hover{\n    background:#0849D8;\n    transform:translateY(-2px);\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n\n.fp-cpp-banner{\n    padding:24px 20px;\n}\n\n.fp-content h2{\n    font-size:24px;\n}\n\n.fp-content p{\n    font-size:14px;\n}\n\n.fp-btn{\n    padding:9px 16px;\n    font-size:13px;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-build-up-the-point-balance-you-need\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Build Up the Point Balance You Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking at the math, this trip requires roughly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>180,000 World of Hyatt points (for the hotels) \u2192 equivalent to 180,000 Chase UR points at 1:1 from Sapphire Reserve (240,000 at 4:3 from Sapphire Preferred or Ink Preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>107,500\u2013155,000 transferable miles for the flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s roughly 290,000\u2013340,000 transferable credit card points total. Here&#8217;s how that breaks down in 2026 earning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick paths to ~300,000 transferable points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capital One Venture X Business:<\/strong> 150,000 bonus miles after $40,000 spending in 4 months on the current offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chase Sapphire Preferred:<\/strong> ~60,000\u2013100,000-point welcome bonus (varies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chase Sapphire Reserve:<\/strong> 100,000\u2013150,000-point welcome bonus (varies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amex Platinum or Gold:<\/strong> 75,000\u2013150,000 Membership Rewards welcome bonus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilt cards:<\/strong> Welcome offers vary, and they earn transfer-eligible points on rent payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citi Strata Premier or Strata Elite:<\/strong> Variable welcome bonuses, transfers to multiple airline\/hotel programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A combination of two welcome bonuses (such as Chase Sapphire Preferred + Amex Platinum) can easily deliver 200,000+ points in a few months, with regular category spending filling the rest of the gap over a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"important-note-on-combining-points\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Note on Combining Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of May 17, 2026, Citi no longer offers point sharing between accounts. This means you can&#8217;t combine Citi ThankYou Rewards between household members the way you previously could. Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Capital One Miles still allow transfers to authorized users&#8217; loyalty accounts, which is useful for family trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"strategic-principles-for-combining-miles-and-points-on-multi-city-trips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Principles for Combining Miles and Points on Multi-City Trips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five principles that separate efficient redemptions from inefficient ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Combine Airline Miles and Hotel Points\" class=\"wp-image-2776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-832x468.webp 832w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-1664x936.webp 1664w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-1248x702.webp 1248w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM-1320x743.webp 1320w, https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-09_35_34-AM.webp 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Don&#8217;t transfer points until your booking is confirmed.<\/strong> Once you transfer Chase UR points to Hyatt or to an airline program, the transfer is irreversible. Verify the award is available on your target date before initiating the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Watch for transfer bonuses on both the airline and hotel programs.<\/strong> Chase UR \u2192 Hyatt at 1:1 from Sapphire Reserve is already strong, but the bonuses to Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic, or LifeMiles can stack to reduce your effective points cost on the flight side significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Use Marriott or IHG as a backup, not a primary, hotel currency.<\/strong> Both programs are now dynamic-pricing, which means the per-point value is often poor. Use them only when Hyatt doesn&#8217;t have a property where you need to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Check hotels before you book flights.<\/strong> Hotel point inventory in major cities like London and Paris is more constrained than airline award inventory. If your hotel dates don&#8217;t work, your whole trip falls apart-so confirm the accommodation side first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Use Flightpoints to compare across programs.<\/strong> The same flight may be available at dramatically different mileage costs across the partner programs that can book it. A multi-program search reveals which booking path produces the lowest total cost for your specific itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.fp-tools-banner{\n    max-width:700px !important;\n    width:100% !important;\n    margin:24px auto !important;\n    padding:34px 28px !important;\n    background:#EAF2FF !important;\n    border:1px solid #C9DBFF !important;\n    border-radius:18px !important;\n    text-align:center !important;\n    box-sizing:border-box !important;\n    overflow:hidden !important;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif !important;\n    position:relative !important;\n}\n\n.fp-tools-banner:before{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    width:140px;\n    height:140px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    background:rgba(59,130,246,.08);\n    top:-70px;\n    right:-50px;\n}\n\n.fp-tools-banner:after{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    width:120px;\n    height:120px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    background:rgba(59,130,246,.08);\n    bottom:-60px;\n    left:-45px;\n}\n\n.fp-tools-banner h2{\n    margin:0 0 14px !important;\n    font-size:24px !important;\n    font-weight:700 !important;\n    line-height:1.3 !important;\n    color:#1E293B !important;\n    text-align:center !important;\n    position:relative;\n    z-index:2;\n}\n\n.fp-tools-banner p{\n    margin:0 auto 24px !important;\n    max-width:560px !important;\n    font-size:16px !important;\n    line-height:1.7 !important;\n    color:#475467 !important;\n    text-align:center !important;\n    position:relative;\n    z-index:2;\n}\n\n.fp-btn-wrap{\n    text-align:center !important;\n    position:relative;\n    z-index:2;\n}\n\n.fp-btn-wrap .fp-btn{\n    display:inline-block !important;\n    width:auto !important;\n    min-width:170px !important;\n    max-width:170px !important;\n    padding:12px 24px !important;\n    background:#2563EB !important;\n    color:#fff !important;\n    text-decoration:none !important;\n    border-radius:8px !important;\n    font-size:14px !important;\n    font-weight:600 !important;\n    line-height:20px !important;\n    box-sizing:border-box !important;\n    white-space:nowrap !important;\n    margin:0 auto !important;\n    float:none !important;\n    clear:both !important;\n}\n\n.fp-btn-wrap .fp-btn:hover{\n    background:#1D4ED8 !important;\n    color:#fff !important;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width:768px){\n\n    .fp-tools-banner{\n        padding:28px 18px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fp-tools-banner h2{\n        font-size:20px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fp-tools-banner p{\n        font-size:15px !important;\n        margin-bottom:20px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fp-btn-wrap .fp-btn{\n        min-width:160px !important;\n        max-width:160px !important;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"fp-tools-banner\">\n\n    <h2>Everything You Need to Book Smarter.<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n        Compare award prices, calculate point values, estimate transfer bonuses,\n        and make every redemption count. All in one place.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"fp-btn-wrap\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/tools\" class=\"fp-btn\">\n            Explore Tools\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"common-mistakes-that-cost-points\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes That Cost Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five errors casual travelers make on multi-city trips, with concrete fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mistake 1: Booking two separate round-trips instead of an open-jaw.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t book US-London round-trip and then a separate London-Paris-London side trip. Use a single open-jaw or multi-city booking instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mistake 2: Burning Hyatt points on cash-cheap properties.<\/strong> Hyatt&#8217;s fixed pricing makes the program valuable when cash prices are high. Don&#8217;t burn 30,000 Hyatt points on a $300 cash night-that&#8217;s 1 cent per point, well below Hyatt&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mistake 3: Failing to verify Promo Rewards on Flying Blue.<\/strong> Flying Blue offers monthly Promo Rewards discounting select routes by 25\u201350%. If your London or Paris dates align with a Promo Rewards window, the cost can drop from 60,000 to 45,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mistake 4: Booking flights and hotels on the same airline program when partner programs are cheaper.<\/strong> The flight redemption and hotel redemption don&#8217;t need to use the same currency. Use the best program for each component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mistake 5: Not setting Instant Alerts for last-minute availability.<\/strong> Award space appears in irregular waves. Setting Flightpoints Instant Alerts on Pro for your specific routes and dates catches the opening the moment it appears. Free plan results can be up to 7 days old, and Pro shows live data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0; padding:14px 18px; border-left:4px solid #294FFA; background:#E6EEFF; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height:1.6; color:#111827;\">\n  <strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/flightpoints.com\/blogs\/top-10-ways-to-earn-miles-and-points\/\" style=\"color:#294FFA; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">\n    Top 10 Ways To Earn Miles And Points\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"c\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The London-Paris multi-city itinerary is one of the cleanest, most accessible points-and-miles trips in 2026. Both cities have strong loyalty program presence (Hyatt in Paris is exceptional, plus Marriott, Hilton, and IHG coverage in both), the transatlantic flight legs are well-priced through multiple programs (Virgin Atlantic, Flying Blue, United, BA), and the intra-European segment is cheap (Avios or Eurostar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strategic key is to think about the trip as five separate redemption decisions rather than one-and pick the best program for each component. Hyatt points for the hotels (or Marriott\/IHG as a backup). Virgin Atlantic, Flying Blue, or United for the transatlantic flights. Avios or Eurostar for the intra-European segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the right approach, an $8,100\u2013$10,100 trip can be assembled from 290,000\u2013340,000 transferable credit card points-roughly the equivalent of two premium card welcome bonuses plus a year of category spending. 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The total typical cost is 290,000\u2013340,000 transferable points (split across flights and hotels) plus $1,500 to $1,700 in cash for taxes, fees, and any train segments. The equivalent cash trip would run $7,000\u2013$11,000+ per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What&#8217;s the best hotel loyalty program for a London-Paris trip?<\/strong><br>A: World of Hyatt is generally the best choice if their properties match your locations. The program is one of the few major hotel loyalty programs still using a fixed award chart, and points consistently deliver 1.8\u20132.5 cents per point of value. Marriott Bonvoy and IHG have more London\/Paris property coverage but use dynamic pricing that typically delivers only 0.4\u20130.8 cents per point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How do I get from London to Paris on points?<\/strong><br>A: Three options. (1) Add the London-Paris leg to a United award at its normal miles price, since the free Excursionist Perk ended on August 21, 2025. (2) Use 10,000 Avios for a Reward Flight Saver on British Airways. (3) Book a Eurostar train with cash ($200\u2013$400 one-way). Most travelers find the Eurostar most convenient given the city-center-to-city-center timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Is it better to fly into London or Paris?<\/strong><br>A: For points value, slightly into Paris. Flying Blue&#8217;s Business Light awards from 60,000 miles (no lounge) are among the cheapest transatlantic redemptions, though fees can reach about $608. For convenience, London tends to have more US-direct routes and shorter average flight times. The best of both worlds is an open-jaw: fly into one city and out of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Should I use Marriott points for London or Paris properties?<\/strong><br>A: Only if you&#8217;re stretched for other currencies or if a specific Marriott property is your top choice. Marriott points typically deliver 0.4\u20130.8 cents per point under dynamic pricing in 2026. World of Hyatt or transferring Chase UR\/Amex MR directly to airlines provides better value in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can I combine points from multiple credit card programs?<\/strong><br>A: Yes, but indirectly. You can&#8217;t transfer Amex MR points directly to Chase UR points (or vice versa). What you can do is transfer multiple credit card programs to the same airline or hotel program. For example, transferring 50,000 Amex MR points + 50,000 Chase UR points to Flying Blue gives you 100,000 Flying Blue miles for a single booking. As of May 17, 2026, Citi no longer offers point sharing between accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>How far in advance should I book a multi-city trip with points?<\/strong><br>A: For peak summer or holiday dates: 8\u201312 months in advance. For shoulder seasons (April\u2013May, September\u2013October): 4\u20136 months in advance is usually enough. Hotel award space in London and Paris is more constrained than airline space, especially during peak travel periods, so confirm hotel availability first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What if my points are spread across multiple credit cards?<\/strong><br>A: This is normal, most points collectors have balances across 2\u20134 different credit card programs. Use Flightpoints&#8217; Points Calculator to check what each redemption is worth by entering the cash price, points required, and fees. 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