Transfer Hilton Points to Airlines Easily

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How to Transfer Hilton Points to Airlines

Did you know that you can ? If you're a Hilton account holder, the partnership between Hilton and select airlines allows you to convert Hilton points to airline miles. This means you could fly to different destinations worldwide at a reduced cost based on the value of your points.

Unfortunately, not all airlines offer favorable exchange rates and ratios. Some airlines provide fewer miles for points transferred, while others have a higher points per mile ratio. This DoNotPay guide takes you through the best options, depending on how much each point is worth at the moment and your rewards program.

Earning Hilton Honor Transfer Points

There are different ways to earn redeemable bonus points through the . Each point's value depends on the method used to pay for purchases across all Hilton's properties or affiliates. These include:

Credit Cards

Hilton's partnership with several credit card providers led to co-branded credit cards. Unlike regular credit cards, these cards have significant rewards and bonus points for holders purchasing goods or services across all Hilton brands worldwide. They include:

  • Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
  • Hilton Honors American Express Card
  • Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
  • Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Lyft

Another way to earn Hilton points is through Lyft, the car service provider. Provided you link your Lyft and Hilton accounts, each dollar spent on Lyft earns you three redeemable Hilton Honor points.

Where Can You Transfer Hilton Points To?

Hilton's Honor Program has several transfer partners that accept the . Once you transfer Hilton points to Delta or one of these flyers, you can fly across multiple destinations worldwide based on your average point-per-mile ratio. The table below lists Hilton's official partners' point ratio and value.

Transfer PartnerExchange RatioValue of Hilton Points
Aeromexico25:6.525,000 Hilton points = 6,500 Premier points
ANA - All Nippon Airways10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Mileage Club miles
Asiana Airlines10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Asiana miles
British Airways10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Avios miles
Cathay Pacific10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Asia miles
Delta Air Lines10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Sky Delta miles
Etihad Airways10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Etihad Guest miles
Malaysia Airlines10:1.210,000 Hilton points = 1,200 Enrich points
Qatar Airlines10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Privilege Club Qmiles
Qantas Airways10:1.510,000 Hilton points = 1,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer miles
United Airlines10:110,000 Hilton points = 1,000 Mileage Plus miles
Virgin Atlantic Airways10:1.510,000 Hilton points = 1,500 Flying Club miles
Virgin Australia10:1.510,000 Hilton points = 1,500 Velocity points

How to Transfer Hilton Honor Points to Airline Partners on Your Own

Once you've accumulated at least 10,000 Hilton Honor points, you can transfer Hilton points to United, or any of Hilton's airline partners for miles. So, how do you go about the transfer process on your own?

Step 1: Go to Hilton's Website Exchange Points section, fill out the blank spaces with your login details and then sign in.

Step 2: Once you're in, head over to the Exchange Points page and click on the "use to get miles" button. A dropdown section appears with multiple airline options to transfer Hilton points. Choose one, and if your preferred airline isn't on the list, follow this next step.

Step 3: Click on the "add a new one" button below the submit button, redirecting you to the preference page. Once there, scroll down to the preferred airline partner section and enter your preferred partner. Complete the process by entering the member number and saving the changes for future use.

Step 4: Go back to the Exchange Points page and click on the "use to get miles" section again. Once the page refreshes, your preferred airline partner appears, and you can enter the number of points to transfer in the exchange rate section.

Step 5: Verify all the details you've provided are correct before clicking the submit button.

How to Transfer Honor Points to Transfer Partners

Co-branded credit cards aren't the only ones that could earn you Hilton Honor points. If you have an American Express Credit Card, you can transfer the membership rewards points to the Honors Program as well. The ratio of transfers depends on your region, but most transfer partners use a ratio of 1:2. This means that for every 1000 membership rewards transferred, you receive 2000 Hilton points.

What Should You Do if You Can't Transfer Hilton Points to Airlines Yourself?

It's better to transfer hotel points to airline miles that purchase gift cards or convert the points into cash. However, the numerous options in the market may make it impossible to settle on one deal over the others. Plus, comparing the different options could be time-consuming if you lead a busy life. This is where third-party sites come in.

How DoNotPay Can Help You Transfer Hilton Points to Airlines

The amount of miles you get per bonus point depends on your reward program. DoNotPay guides you through the best possible options to redeem the maximum miles from Hilton's Honor points program.

Here's how to get started:

  1. Search "points" or "rewards" on DoNotPay, and select the rewards program you're a part of / the type of points you have.

  2. Choose whether you want to check your points balance, transfer your points, or sell them for cash.

  3. If you selected one of the first two options, DoNotPay can check your points balance or transfer your points for you. Otherwise, we can help you find the best deal through third-party vendors.

DoNotPay Works With the Click of a Button

DoNotPay is a platform that can help you solve issues not only with a company, group, or individual but with different entities.

For example, DoNotPay can help you find the best rates to sell your points.

What Else Can DoNotPay Do for You?

Transferring Hilton points to airlines is only one of the few problems DoNotPay can help you solve. DoNotPay can also help you:

The other challenges the platform can help you with include:

  1. Help with bills
  2. Gift card cash back
  3. Get free trials and don't get charged
  4. Jump the phone queue for any company
  5. send demand letters to anyone
  6. Find unclaimed money
  7. Credit cards

Are you finding it difficult to nail down a transfer partner with the best rates? DoNotPay can help you narrow down to the best options on the market. If you're already part of the Hilton Honor Program, DoNotPay can help you select a transfer plan that offers maximum value for your points. You could also check your point balance, transfer points or sell them for cash through DoNotPay.

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