Bilt Rewards Airline Transfer Partners: The Full Breakdown
If you’re earning Bilt Points, one of the best ways to maximize their value is by transferring them to airline partners for award flights. Bilt has a strong lineup of transfer partners, allowing you to travel the world using points earned from rent, dining, travel, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Transfer Ratio
- All airline partners transfer at a 1:1 ratio
That means 1 Bilt Point = 1 mile with any of the partner airlines.
Transfer Time
- Most transfers are instant
- A few may take a few hours or longer—details below
Bilt Airline Transfer Partners
| Airline | Frequent Flyer Program | Alliance | Transfer Ratio | Transfer Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | MileagePlus | Star Alliance | 1:1 | Instant |
| Air Canada | Aeroplan | Star Alliance | 1:1 | Instant |
| Flying Blue (Air France / KLM) | Flying Blue | SkyTeam | 1:1 | Instant |
| Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles | Star Alliance | 1:1 | A few hours |
| British Airways | Executive Club | Oneworld | 1:1 | Instant |
| Iberia | Iberia Plus | Oneworld | 1:1 | Instant |
| Cathay Pacific | Asia Miles | Oneworld | 1:1 | Up to 24 hours |
| Emirates | Skywards | Non-alliance | 1:1 | Instant |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HawaiianMiles | Non-alliance | 1:1 | Instant |
| Virgin Atlantic | Flying Club | Non-alliance (SkyTeam partner) | 1:1 | Instant |
| Avianca | LifeMiles | Star Alliance | 1:1 | Instant |
Tips for Using Bilt Transfers
- Always check award availability before transferring – transfers are final.
- Take advantage of Rent Day (1st of every month) – Bilt often offers bonus transfers or 2x–6x earnings on select categories.
- Sweet spots include:
- Business class to Europe with Flying Blue or Virgin Atlantic
- U.S. domestic flights on American or United
- Long-haul redemptions with Turkish Miles&Smiles or LifeMiles
Why This Matters
Transferring Bilt Points gives you access to some of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Want to fly business class to Europe or Asia for a fraction of the cash price? Strategic use of Bilt transfers can make it happen.
Final Thought
Bilt Rewards is unique in the flexibility and travel value it offers—especially with American Airlines as an exclusive transfer partner. If you’re a renter, traveler, or just someone looking to stretch your points further, understanding Bilt’s airline partners is key to unlocking premium travel.
For more details on earning and redeeming Bilt Points, you can visit the Bilt Rewards website.