The 88 Best Ways to Use Citi ThankYou Points [2024]

Citi ThankYou Rewards is one of the most lucrative rewards programs in the U.S. Even though Citi doesn’t have many credit cards that earn ThankYou Rewards points, the few that do can earn you up to 5x points per $1 spent!

But what happens after you’ve earned lots of Citi ThankYou Rewards points? The next logical step is to use your points — but hold up, because gift cards and cash-back don’t count as good uses.

In this guide, we’ll show you all of the best ways to use your Citi points. We always focus on travel redemptions because that’s where you’ll get the best bank for your buck, particularly if you book first and business class flights.

So without further ado, let’s show you how you can get plane tickets costing tens of thousands of dollars for a fraction of the price you’d expect with Citi ThankYou Rewards!

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Citi ThankYou Transfer Partners

Transfer partners are one of the biggest secret weapons that people don’t optimally use for free luxury travel.

However, if you leverage the right transfer partners and know the keys to utilizing them for maximum value, you can get end up booking some amazing experiences, whether you have Amex points or Chase points.

At the moment, Citi doesn’t have any hotel partners, just airline partners. In this next section, we’ll walk you through all of Citi’s airline transfer partners, all of which transfer at a 1:1 ratio.

Citi ThankYou Airline Transfer Partners

Citi Airline Transfer Partner	Minimum Transfer Amount	Transfer Ratio	Transfer Time
Aeromexico Club Premier	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Air France/KLM Flying Blue	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Avianca LifeMiles	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Emirates Skywards	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Etihad Guest	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
EVA Air	1,000	1:1	2-3 days
JetBlue TrueBlue	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
InterMiles	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Malaysia Airlines Enrich	1,000	1:1	2 days
Qantas Frequent Flyer	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous
Qatar Airways Privilege Club	1,000	1:1	2 days
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer	1,000	1:1	1 day
THAI Airways Royal Orchid Club	1,000	1:1	7 days
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles	1,000	1:1	2 days
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club	1,000	1:1	Instantaneous

Citi ThankYou Hotel Transfer Partners

Citi has just 1 hotel transfer partner in Choice Privileges, though it has an enhanced 1:2 transfer ratio:

Citi Hotel Transfer Partner	Minimum Transfer Amount	Transfer Ratio	Transfer Time
Choice Privileges	1,000	1:2	Instantaneous

What Are the Best Citi ThankYou Transfer Partners?

There are 2 possible definitions for the best Citi ThankYou transfer partners:

1. The partners with the most redemption options
2. The partners with the best sweet spot(s)

As a semi-spoiler alert, the transfer partners that occur the most in our guide are:

1. Air France/KLM Flying Blue – 17 redemptions
2. Emirates Skywards – 11 redemptions
3. Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles – 10 redemptions
4. Avianca LifeMiles – 10 redemptions
5. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles – 9 redemptions
6. Etihad Guest – 8 redemptions
7. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer – 8 redemptions

However, the transfer partners with the best sweet spot(s) are arguably Virgin Atlantic when booking ANA first class, Etihad Guest when booking American Airlines first/business class, Turkish Airlines when booking Star Alliance business class, and Avianca LifeMiles when booking Lufthansa first class.

With all that being said, let’s get into our best ways to use Citi points, starting with premium flights to Hawaii!

The 3 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Hawaii

Fly United Business/First Class to Hawaii (Turkish Airlines)

Depending on where you live, flights to Hawaii can range from 6-11 hours in duration. Because of how long these domestic flights can be, it’s so important to book a high-quality plane ticket!

Our favorite Citi transfer partner for United flights to Hawaii is Turkish Airlines; here are some redemptions you can make:

• Denver (DEN) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Denver (DEN) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Denver (DEN) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Denver (DEN) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Houston (IAH) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hilo (ITO) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Kona (KOA) one-way in United first class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly American Airlines Business/First Class to Hawaii (Etihad Guest or Asia Miles)

Another fantastic way to use Citi points for flights to Hawaii is to transfer them to Etihad Guest or Asia Miles to book American Airlines first/business class flights.

If you’re on the West Coast, you’ll want to use Asia Miles — anywhere else, you’ll want to focus on Etihad Guest. Here are the best redemptions:

• Chicago (ORD) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Kona (KOA) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in American Airlines first class for 30,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in American Airlines first class for 30,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in American Airlines first class for 30,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in American Airlines first class for 30,000 Asia Miles
• Phoenix (PHX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Phoenix (PHX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Phoenix (PHX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Phoenix (PHX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in American Airlines first class for 37,500 Etihad Guest miles

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Fly Delta One/First Class to Hawaii (Flying Blue)

Delta first class is one of the most comfortable ways to fly to Hawaii, but also one of the most pricey using Citi points.

The best partner to leverage is Air France/KLM Flying Blue, a fellow SkyTeam airline. In some cases, you might even find a lie-flat seat in first class on these routes:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Honolulu (HNL) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Kahului (OGG) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Kona (KOA) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Lihue (LIH) one-way in Delta One/Delta first class for 43,000 Flying Blue miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly Short-Haul Within North America

Domestic U.S. flights can be very expensive when you consider the relatively short distance you’re traveling.

In this section, we’ll walk you through the best ways to use Citi points for short-haul flights within North America.

Fly United in Economy (LifeMiles)

Short-haul flights on United Airlines in economy are made affordable by Avianca LifeMiles. With as little as 7,500 Citi ThankYou points transferred to LifeMiles, you can book one-way coach flights within the U.S. or to the Caribbean.

Here are some examples:

• Denver (DEN) – Monterey (MRY) one-way in United economy for 7,500 LifeMiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Bismarck (BIS) one-way in United economy for 7,500 LifeMiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Montego Bay (MBJ) one-way in United economy for 17,500 LifeMiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Nantucket (ACK) one-way in United economy for 10,000 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Jackson Hole (JAC) one-way in United economy for 7,500 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Providenciales (PLS) one-way in United economy for 17,500 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – San Juan (SJU) one-way in United economy for 17,500 LifeMiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Santa Barbara (SBA) one-way in United economy for 7,500 LifeMiles
• San Antonio (SAT) – Washington D.C. (IAD) one-way in United economy for 10,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Aspen (ASE) one-way in United economy for 7,500 LifeMiles
• Newark (EWR) – Presque Isle (PQI) one-way in United economy for 7,500 LifeMiles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Portland (PDX) one-way in United economy for 12,500 LifeMiles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Sint Maarten (SXM) one-way in United economy for 17,500 LifeMiles

Fly American Airlines in Economy (Etihad Guest)

Let’s say you’re planning on booking a flight on American Airlines because you live near a hub or it’s the only nonstop option available. With Citi ThankYou points transferred to Etihad Guest, you can book flights on American Airlines; here are some great routes that would otherwise be expensive when paying cash:

• Austin (AUS) – Philadelphia (PHL) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Boston (BOS) – Jackson Hole (JAC) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Burlington (BTV) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Palm Springs (PSP) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Aspen (ASE) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Phoenix (PHX) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tampa (TPA) one-way in American Airlines economy for 12,500 Etihad Guest miles

Fly Delta in Economy (Flying Blue)

Booking a Delta flight? You might be able to save a bundle of cash by transferring your Citi points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Charleston (CHS) one-way in Delta economy for 11,500 Flying Blue miles
• Austin (AUS) – Boston (BOS) one-way in Delta economy for 14,500 Flying Blue miles
• Nashville (BNA) – Salt Lake City (SLC) one-way in Delta economy for 11,500 Flying Blue miles
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Atlanta (ATL) one-way in Delta economy for 11,500 Flying Blue miles
• Indianapolis (IND) – Seattle (SEA) one-way in Delta economy for 14,500 Flying Blue miles

Fly Alaska Airlines in Economy (KrisFlyer)

Alaska Airlines offers some amazing point-to-point routes, particularly in the Pacific Northwest region. And although these are often short flights, the cash prices can be irrationally high. Luckily, you can transfer Citi points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer to book Alaska Airlines flights. Here are some great example routes:

• Portland (PDX) – Anchorage (ANC) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy for 12,000 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Orlando (MCO) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy for 12,000 KrisFlyer miles
• Victoria (YYJ) – Portland (PDX) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy for 7,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Calgary (YYC) – Seattle (SEA) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy for 7,500 KrisFlyer miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Kauai (OGG) one-way in Alaska Airlines economy for 12,000 KrisFlyer miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly Transcontinentally

Let’s say you’re making a longer journey between North America’s east and west coasts. Well, did you know that your flight could potentially be incredibly comfortable if you selected the right airlines, planes, and routes?

It might even be worth a detour to another airport!

Fly United Polaris Business Class (Turkish Airlines)

One of our favorite transcontinental redemptions is United’s Polaris class.

Lie-flat seats, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, amenity kits, and elevated dining options are just some of the highlights on these flights.

Best of all, you can use Citi ThankYou points by transferring them to Turkish Airlines to book these flights. Here are the best transcontinental Polaris class redemptions:

• Newark (EWR) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in United Polaris class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – San Francisco (SFO) one-way in United Polaris class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in United Polaris class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO) one-way in United Polaris class for 12,500 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly Air Canada Signature Class (Turkish Airlines)

Available on cross-country flights within Canada or between the U.S. and Canada, Air Canada’s business class, known as Signature Class, is a comfortable experience worth trying.

You can transfer Citi ThankYou points to Turkish Airlines to book these routes:

• Montréal (YUL) – Vancouver (YVR) one-way in Air Canada business class for 15,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – Vancouver (YVR) one-way in Air Canada business class for 15,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Toronto (YYZ) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in Air Canada business class for 15,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Toronto (YYZ) – San Francisco (SFO) one-way in Air Canada business class for 15,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Toronto (YYZ) – Vancouver (YVR) one-way in Air Canada business class for 15,000 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly American Airlines Flagship First and Business Class (Etihad Guest)

The classiest way to fly from coast to coast is on the famous American Airlines Flagship First Class. With lie-flat seats that are identical to what you’d find in a long-haul business class flight, there’s no better way to fly transcontinental.

Flagship First Class is incredibly difficult to find (Flagship Business Class is much easier to find), but if you happen to find partner-level availability, you can use Citi points transferred to Etihad Guest on the following routes:

• Miami (MIA) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 32,500 Etihad Guest miles
• Miami (MIA) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 25,000 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 32,500 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 25,000 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Orange County (SNA) one-way in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 32,500 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Orange County (SNA) one-way in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 25,000 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO) one-way in American Airlines Flagship First Class for 32,500 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO) one-way in American Airlines Flagship Business Class for 25,000 Etihad Guest miles

Fly Delta One Within North America (Flying Blue)

Although it’s not easy to tell which domestic flights offer the Delta One business class experience, it’s a safe bet to say that most of Delta’s transcontinental flights departing New York City offer lie-flat seats, a proper meal service, and great amenities.

Here are some of the routes you can book using Citi points transferred to Flying Blue:

• New York City (JFK) – Las Vegas (LAS) one-way in Delta One business class for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX) one-way in Delta One business class for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO) one-way in Delta One business class for 36,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Seattle (SEA) one-way in Delta One business class for 36,000 Flying Blue miles

The 6 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Central and South America

Fly LATAM Business Class to South America (Asia Miles)

LATAM is one of the largest airline groups in Latin America. LATAM business class consists of lie-flat, forward-facing seats in 2-2-2 set up. But the big appeal is that LATAM is the sole operator of certain nonstop routes between the U.S. and South America.

By transferring your Citi ThankYou points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, you can book LATAM business class. Here are some great long-haul tickets you can snag:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Lima (LIM) one-way in LATAM business class for 61,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in LATAM business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Lima (LIM) one-way in LATAM business class for 61,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in LATAM business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in LATAM business class for 61,000 Asia Miles
• Miami (MIA) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in LATAM business class for 61,000 Asia Miles
• Orlando (MCO) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in LATAM business class for 61,000 Asia Miles

Fly United Polaris Class to Northern South America (LifeMiles)

United operates a solid Polaris class product to South America. Unfortunately, though, many flights to the northern section of South America (including countries like Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador) are operated by narrow-body aircraft with recliner seats in business class.

It’s still a comfortable way to fly on a medium-haul flight, and it is best booked with ThankYou points transferred to Avianca LifeMiles:

• Houston (IAH) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in United Polaris class for 35,000 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Lima (LIM) one-way in United Polaris class for 35,000 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Quito (UIO) one-way in United Polaris class for 35,000 LifeMiles
• Newark (EWR) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in United Polaris class for 35,000 LifeMiles
• Newark (EWR) – Lima (LIM) one-way in United Polaris class for 35,000 LifeMiles

Fly United Polaris Class to Southern South America (EVA Air or LifeMiles)

If you’re flying deeper into South America on United, the points price you’ll pay will change.

However, you’ll notice that all of the United flights to the southern part of South America will have a “true” business class seat and service due to how long the flights are.

If you’re flying to Brazil, you’ll want to redeem LifeMiles, while if you’re flying anywhere else in southern South America, the best option is to transfer your Citi ThankYou points to EVA Air:

• Chicago (ORD) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in United Polaris class for 50,000 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in United Polaris class for 52,500 EVA Air miles
• Houston (IAH) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in United Polaris class for 52,500 EVA Air miles
• Newark (EWR) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in United Polaris class for 50,000 LifeMiles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in United Polaris class for 50,000 LifeMiles

Fly American Airlines Business Class to South America (Etihad Guest)

American Airlines offers a series of unique nonstop flights to South America, which can best be booked using Etihad Guest. You’ll pay one of 2 prices, depending on whether you’re flying to southern South America or northern South America:

• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Lima (LIM) one-way in American Airlines business class for 30,000 Etihad miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – São Paulo (GRU) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• Miami (MIA) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• Miami (MIA) – Lima (LIM) one-way in American Airlines business class for 30,000 Etihad miles
• Miami (MIA) – Montevideo (EZE) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• Miami (MIA) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• Miami (MIA) – São Paulo (GRU) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• New York City (JFK) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in American Airlines business class for 30,000 Etihad miles
• New York City (JFK) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• New York City (JFK) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles
• New York City (JFK) – São Paulo (GRU) one-way in American Airlines business class for 50,000 Etihad miles

Fly Delta One to South America (Flying Blue)

The very last redemption we’ll show you how to make using Citi ThankYou points to South America is to fly on Delta’s fantastic business class: Delta One Suites.

Although you’ll only be able to book partner award level tickets, you can find flights for as little as 46,000 points!

Here are some great redemptions via transfers to Flying Blue:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in Delta One business class for 46,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in Delta One business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Lima (LIM) one-way in Delta One business class for 50,500 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Quito (UIO) one-way in Delta One business class for 46,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) one-way in Delta One business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Santiago (SCL) one-way in Delta One business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Atlanta (ATL) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in Delta One business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Bogota (BOG) one-way in Delta One business class for 46,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Buenos Aires (EZE) one-way in Delta One business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Sao Paulo (GRU) one-way in Delta One business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly JetBlue Mint to Central America and the Caribbean (TrueBlue)

JetBlue Mint is one of the best premium cabin experiences possible on regional flights within the U.S., Central America, and even the Caribbean. 

While it’s generally difficult to get outsized value when booking JetBlue Mint flights, it’s still possible to use Citi points transferred to JetBlue TrueBlue to offset a cash ticket, thanks to JetBlue TrueBlue’s fixed-value redemptions. 

In general, you’ll get around 1.0-1.1 cents per point when booking a JetBlue Mint flight using TrueBlue points. Here are some example redemptions you can make:

• Boston (BOS) – Liberia (LIR) one-way in JetBlue Mint from 65,000 TrueBlue points
• New York City (JFK) – Liberia (LIR) one-way in JetBlue Mint from 40,000 TrueBlue points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Liberia (LIR) one-way in JetBlue Mint from 40,500 TrueBlue points

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The 14 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Europe

If flying to Europe is on your to-do list, this next section is dedicated to showing you how you can make a habit out of booking business and first class to Europe.

We’ll start with our favorite first class options. Then, we’ll work down our list of favorite business class options, most of them nonstop to various European countries.

Fly Lufthansa First Class to Europe (LifeMiles)

Lufthansa first class is a legendary plane ticket that was traditionally reserved for those willing to part ways with $10,000 per ticket — not anymore!

With Citi ThankYou Rewards points transferred to Avianca LifeMiles, you can book this indulgent experience, complete with top-shelf Champagne, caviar courses, La Prairie skincare products, fantastic bedding, excellent service, and even complimentary chauffeur services!

Remember, Lufthansa first class normally levies upwards of $1,000 in fuel surcharges, but booking through LifeMiles enables you to dodge these pesky fees. Here are our favorite redemptions:

• Chicago (ORD) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 87,000 LifeMiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 87,000 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 87,000 LifeMiles
• Miami (MIA) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 87,000 LifeMiles
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 87,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 87,000 LifeMiles

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Fly Singapore Suites to Germany (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines has an all-around incredible selection of business and first class experiences. Luckily for U.S. travelers, it’s possible to use Citi points for an extravagant first class suite experience with double beds and pure opulence in the sky.

As you might already know, Singapore Airlines only allows first and business class bookings using its own frequent flyer miles (except for business class flights within Asia). Luckily, it’s super easy to earn Singapore Airlines miles because it’s a Citi ThankYou transfer partner!

Here’s the Singapore Suites ticket you can book using Citi points:

• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Singapore Suites for 86,000 KrisFlyer miles

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Fly Emirates First Class to Athens or Milan (Emirates Skywards)

One of the neatest facts about Emirates is that the Middle Eastern airline has 2 “fifth freedom flights” from the U.S. to Greece and Italy!

The great news is it’s bookable using points, even in first class!

If you want to revel in pure luxury aboard Emirates first class, this is the best way to do it! You can transfer Citi ThankYou points to Emirates Skywards to book these flights:

• Newark (EWR) – Athens (ATH) one-way in Emirates first class for 85,000 Emirates miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Milan (MXP) one-way in Emirates first class for 85,000 Emirates miles

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Fly British Airways First Class via London (Asia Miles)

Interested in traveling to London? You’re not alone because London is easily accessible to U.S. travelers, thanks to its proximity to the U.S. East Coast.

Unfortunately, British Airways is notorious for levying huge fuel surcharges (think $1,000+ per ticket in business or first class). Sadly, there isn’t a convenient way to avoid these fuel surcharges, unless you consider flying out of a non-U.S. city like Mexico City (MEX).

Also, award flights will be pricey, even with the best available transfer partner Citi has access to, Asia Miles:

• Atlanta (ATL) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Chicago (ORD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Houston (IAH) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• Miami (MIA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Newark (EWR) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles
• San Diego (SAN) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• Seattle (SEA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• Phoenix (PHX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) one-way in British Airways first class for 87,000 Asia Miles

Fly Air France Business Class to Paris (Flying Blue)

Air France has long been regarded as the best way to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in business class. That, along with some superb mileage prices when booking through Flying Blue, is the reason why this takes our top position for best business class to Europe using Citi points.

As a reminder, all nonstop flights take you through Paris — here are the routes:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 66,500 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 63,500 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 58,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 68,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 66,500 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 67,500 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 57,500 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 71,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Air France business class for 55,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly Alitalia Business Class to Rome (Flying Blue)

Although Alitalia offers a solid business class seat, the relative rarity of award space, along with other flight alternatives essentially means that this option is the best way to go only if your final destination is Rome.

Alitalia’s business class seat is s a forward-facing, staggered seat with lie-flat capabilities and a 1-2-1 arrangement, which is a very standard configuration.

To book Alitalia business class flights to Rome using Citi points, you’ll want to transfer your points to Flying Blue:

• Boston (BOS) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Alitalia business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly Iberia Business Class Round-Trip to Madrid (Asia Miles)

Visiting Spain? Fly into the capital city Madrid (MAD) nonstop aboard Iberia in business class to hit the ground running and well-rested.

Asia Miles is the best transfer partner to book Iberia business class, but only round-trips are allowed. If you’re needing to book a one-way flight in either direction, the

• Boston (BOS) – Madrid (MAD) round-trip in Iberia business class for 122,000 Asia Miles
  • one-way for 61,200 Qantas points
• Chicago (ORD) – Madrid (MAD) round-trip in Iberia business class for 122,000 Asia Miles
  • one-way for 75,000 Qantas points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Madrid (MAD) round-trip in Iberia business class for 150,000 Asia Miles
  • one-way for 104,500 Qantas points
• Miami (MIA) – Madrid (MAD) round-trip in Iberia business class for 122,000 Asia Miles
  • one-way for 75,000 Qantas points
• New York City (JFK) – Madrid (MAD) round-trip in Iberia business class for 122,000 Asia Miles
  • one-way for 61,200 Qantas points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Madrid (MAD) round-trip in Iberia business class for 150,000 Asia Miles
  • one-way for 104,500 Qantas points

Fly Swiss Air Business Class to Zurich (LifeMiles)

Swiss Air is a stellar business class option you can book nonstop to Switzerland from the U.S. (there’s also a secret route to Geneva).

Our choice to book Swiss Air business class awards to Europe is Avianca LifeMiles. Technically, Turkish Airlines is cheaper at 45,000 miles one-way, but since Turkish Airlines passes on fuel surcharges, you’d be responsible for huge fuel surcharges in the ballpark of $400+ one-way.

Instead of using Turkish Airlines miles, you can save a bundle of cash by using LifeMiles:

• Boston (BOS) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• Miami (MIA) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• New York City (JFK) – Geneva (GVA) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• New York City (JFK) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Swiss Air business class for 63,000 LifeMiles

Fly Turkish Airlines to Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)

Turkish Airlines boasts a food-focused business class product, along with spacious business class seats (and if you’re lucky, a brand-new seat on the 787-9).

Fuel surcharges on Turkish Airlines flights are reasonable, around $175 one-way. That means it’s a great idea to redeem Turkish Airlines miles, enabling us to use as few points as possible. Here are some of Turkish Airlines’ nonstop U.S. routes:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Boston (BOS) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Houston (IAH) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Miami (MIA) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Istanbul (IST) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly TAP Air Portugal to Lisbon or Porto (Turkish Airlines)

TAP Air Portugal is famous for offering reasonable business class fares with cash, though not everybody has the time and/or flexibility to wait around for one of these sales.

This airline’s fuel surcharges are low to begin with, so this is yet another example where we should transfer our Citi points to Turkish airlines:

• Boston (BOS) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Miami (MIA) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – Porto (OPO) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in TAP Air Portugal business class for 45,000 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly KLM Business Class to Amsterdam (Flying Blue)

KLM is a SkyTeam airline offering convenient, comfortable business class flights directly to the Netherlands. Flying into the hub airport Amsterdam (AMS), a variety of tickets are available from numerous international gateways in the U.S., including even Las Vegas!

By transferring your Citi points to Flying Blue, you can book KLM business class on these routes:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 53,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 71,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 72,000 Flying Blue miles
• Las Vegas (LAS) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 67,500 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 67,500 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 60,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 57,500 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 63,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in KLM business class for 68,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly Austrian Airlines Business Class to Vienna (LifeMiles)

Interested in flying nonstop to Austria? Luckily, its flag carrier, Austrian Airlines, operates nonstop flights to the U.S.!

Its network hasn’t extended past the Midwest, but if you’re open to the idea of nonstop flights to Austria while enjoying a lie-flat seat, excellent Viennese coffee, and fantastic catering, then Austrian Airlines is the best fit for you.

Austrian Airlines levies huge fuel surcharges, which can be avoided by using LifeMiles:

• Chicago (ORD) – Vienna (VIE) one-way in Austrian Airlines business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• New York City (JFK) – Vienna (VIE) one-way in Austrian Airlines business class for 63,000 LifeMiles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Vienna (VIE) one-way in Austrian Airlines business class for 63,000 LifeMiles

Fly Delta One to Dublin (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

Although Aer Lingus has the largest network of routes to Ireland (as it should as the Irish flag carrier), there isn’t a straightforward way to book flights using Citi ThankYou points.

Luckily for you, Delta actually has a few unique nonstop flights to Dublin, the capital. The challenge, ultimately, is finding availability at the partner level.

If you manage to find availability, however, you can transfer Citi points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club to take advantage of some great award pricing:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Dublin (DUB) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Dublin (DUB) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Dublin (DUB) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Delta One on Unique Routes (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

Besides nonstop flights to Dublin, what other Delta flights to Europe exist?

Well, the answer is, a lot.

Delta offers an exceptional business class product nonstop on a bunch of unique routes, including to Edinburgh, Brussels, and Nice!

The best transfer partner to use on non-U.K. routes is Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Here are some amazing tickets you can book:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Barcelona (BCN) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Munich (MUC) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Atlanta (ATL) – Venice (VCE) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Edinburgh (EDI) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Boston (BOS) – Rome (FCO) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Cincinnati (CVG) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Detroit (DTW) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Detroit (DTW) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Athens (ATH) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Barcelona (BCN) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Brussels (BRU) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Edinburgh (EDI) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Lisbon (LIS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Madrid (MAD) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Milan (MXP) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Nice (NCE) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Venice (VCE) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Zurich (ZRH) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Seattle (SEA) – Amsterdam (AMS) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Seattle (SEA) – Paris (CDG) one-way in Delta One for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic points

The 6 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Japan

Japan is one of the world’s most visited countries. Whether you’re headed there for business or its incredible hospitality, you’ll want to make sure you’re flying there in maximum style.

In this guide, we’ll explore the best ways to use Citi points to fly to Japan, in both first class and business class.

Fly ANA First Class to Tokyo (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

ANA first class is one of the world’s most expensive plane tickets money can buy. Routinely selling for $20,000+ round-trip, you can bet that there’s truly something special about this first class flight.

Gigantic first class suites, Michelin star-level dining, opulent amenities, and world-class service are what you can expect from the largest Japanese airline in the world.

The best part about all of this is that you can book ANA first class for some jaw-dropping prices (no, these prices are not typos) by transferring your Citi points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Houston (IAH) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 55,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 55,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in ANA first class for 60,000 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Singapore Airlines First Class to Tokyo (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines offers a handy nonstop route from the U.S. to Japan that can be booked in first class using Citi points!

Although it isn’t serviced by the A380 double-decker with suites, the flight boasts a gigantic first class product with just 4 seats in the entire cabin!

Onboard, you’ll savor a Book the Cook dine on-demand concept, Krug Champagne, world-famous service, and of course, one of the most private first class seats available. Here is the redemption you’ll want to make:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 107,000 KrisFlyer miles

Fly Japan Airlines First Class to Tokyo (Asia Miles)

Just like ANA, Japan Airlines has some of the most expensive first class tickets in the entire world. And for good reason, too, because it has a mighty first class experience.

To start, you’ll be seated in a plush leather suite with a large privacy shell, tons of storage compartments, and a huge in-flight TV. You’ll also enjoy some of the most expensive drinks in the world, a stellar fine-dining program, and, of course, loads of amenities from brands like Shiseido and ETRO.

Throughout the journey, though, you’ll be showered in quintessential Japanese hospitality.

Sound good to you? Award space is generally pretty easy to come by, as long as you’re planning far in advance or close to departure, though the prices are higher than ANA and Singapore Airlines first class.

You can transfer your Citi ThankYou points to Asia Miles to book Japan Airlines first class:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines first class for 120,000 Asia Miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines first class for 120,000 Asia Miles

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Fly ANA Business Class to Tokyo (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

Now, let’s talk about the best business class flights you can book to Japan, starting with ANA business class.

ANA business class is a staggered, fully lie-flat seat in a 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access and a dedicated side table at every seat.

Traveling in ANA business class is made ultra-affordable, thanks to attractive redemption rates at Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA business class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Houston (IAH) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 45,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda/Narita (HND/NRT) one-way in ANA first class for 45,000 Virgin Atlantic points
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in ANA first class for 47,500 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Japan Airlines Business Class to Tokyo (Asia Miles)

Between ANA and Japan Airlines, we’d probably give the product edge to Japan Airlines. However, with Citi ThankYou points, you’ll redeem nearly double the number of points for a Japan Airlines business class flight compared to ANA.

Still, if Japan Airlines is the only nonstop option, it could be worth shelling out more miles. Check out the list of routes you can book (including a nonstop route to Osaka!):

• Boston (BOS) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Osaka (KIX) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• San Diego (SAN) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Japan Airlines business class for 61,000 Asia Miles

Fly Singapore Airlines Business Class to Tokyo (KrisFlyer)

Our very last option is Singapore Airlines business class, which happens to be the most expensive. If you’re in Los Angeles and can’t find any other availability to Japan, you can transfer Citi ThankYou points to KrisFlyer to book this flight:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 92,000 KrisFlyer miles

The 5 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to the Maldives

The Maldives is one of the most aspirational, exotic places you can travel to. And as a favorite among the well-heeled elites, it makes a ton of sense that paid tickets can get ridiculously expensive.

That’s why we’ve put together this section on the best ways to use Citi points to fly to the Maldives!

Fly Emirates First Class to the Maldives (Emirates Skywards)

Can you imagine a better way to kick off a trip to (or to cap off a trip from) the Maldives than Emirates first class?

As an airline that needs no introduction, this is, hands-down, the classiest way to fly to the Maldives in first class.

Booking Emirates first class comes with a few benefits, including a 1-stop itinerary, free stopover in Dubai, and one of the only options to fly the whole way to the Maldives in first class. Here are some redemptions you can make:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 

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Fly Etihad First Class and Business Class to the Maldives (Etihad Guest)

The second-best way to fly to the Maldives is aboard Etihad Airways, which had become famous for its First Class Apartments and Residence products. While these aren’t being offered anymore, Etihad’s “normal” first class still puts virtually every other airline in the world to shame.

Since Etihad doesn’t operate a first class-equipped aircraft to the Maldives, you’ll fly the long-haul flight in first class and the short-haul flight in business class.

Furthermore, since Etihad doesn’t allow mixed cabin bookings on the same reservation, you’d need to make separate bookings for each leg. Here are the best redemption options:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad first class for 155,000 Etihad Guest miles
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Etihad business class for 52,501 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad first class for 136,090 Etihad Guest miles
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Etihad business class for 52,501 Etihad Guest miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad first class for 136,251 Etihad Guest miles
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Etihad business class for 52,501 Etihad Guest miles

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites to the Maldives (QMiles)

The best way to fly in business class to the Maldives, or anywhere in the world, for that matter, is on Qatar Airways QSuites. With first class-level service and amenities, anybody who tells you otherwise is lying!

When using Citi ThankYou points, the best deal is to transfer to Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Best of all, the redemption rates are terrific, and you’ll access enhanced award space by booking through Qatar Airways’s own frequent flyer program!

Here are some great routes you can book:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles

Fly Emirates Business Class to the Maldives (Emirates Skywards)

Emirates business class comes with an exceptional set of amenities, a comfortable seat (except on older 777-300ER aircraft), and a convenient schedule to boot.

But, the biggest selling point of booking Emirates business class is that you will almost always find 8 seats available for redemption on the same flight, which is fabulous for family travelers!

Emirates business class, therefore, is one of the easiest products to book using points.

Here are some fabulous redemptions you can make:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 123,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 123,750 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 123,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 117,500 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 123,750 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 123,750 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Emirates business class for 117,500 Skywards miles

Fly Turkish Airlines Business Class to the Maldives (LifeMiles)

The last option we’ll discuss is the most affordable in terms of the number of points redeemed. If you’re looking for the lowest-cost option using points with a 1-stop itinerary, the best bet is probably to transfer your Citi points to Turkish Airlines for a connecting flight through Istanbul.

Taxes and fees are generally pretty mild, which will keep your out-of-pocket costs as low as possible. Generally, it’s pretty easy to find availability for Turkish Airlines flights, even for families. Here are the best routes you can book:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Boston (BOS) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Houston (IAH) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Miami (MIA) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Istanbul (IST) – Malé (MLE) one-way in Turkish Airlines business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles

The 5 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to China

China is one of the most visited countries in the world, and its airlines are famous for their cheap flights.

Instead of flying coach at the back of a crowded plane, we’ll show you how to use your Citi points to fly in first and business class.

Fly China Eastern First Class to Shanghai (Qantas Frequent Flyer)

China Eastern is an airline you might not have heard of, but this Shanghai-based airline has an incredibly rare first class product: double beds.

If you have the chance to fly in China Eastern first class, you’ll be 1 of the very few with the ability to sleep in a double bed in the sky.

Indeed, this first class product is the most comfortable way to fly in first class to China. Just don’t expect service at the same level as the Japanese or Singaporean airlines!

The only practical way to book China Eastern first class using Citi points is to transfer them to Qantas Frequent Flyer. Even then, the mileage price is very high, so keep that in mind:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern first class for 149,800 Qantas points
• New York City (JFK) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern first class for 170,800 Qantas points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern first class for 149,800 Qantas points

Fly United Polaris Class to China (LifeMiles)

United has strong relations with the Chinese consumer base, and it’s also the only U.S. airline offering nonstop flights to Chengdu, too. As our favorite business class product on flights to China, this is the option you’ll want to look for if flying in business.

To book United Polaris class, you can transfer your Citi points to Avianca LifeMiles. Here are some spectacular redemptions:

• Chicago (ORD) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• Newark (EWR) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• Newark (EWR) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Chengdu (CTU) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in United Polaris business class for 75,000 LifeMiles

Fly China Eastern Business Class to China (Qantas Frequent Flyer or Flying Blue)

China Eastern’s business class consists of reverse herringbone seats in a 1-2-1 layout, but its catering, service, and amenities are generally considered to be lacking.

Still, you can book nonstop flights to China by using Qantas points (if flying from the West Coast) or Flying Blue miles (if flying from anywhere else in the U.S.):

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern business class for 104,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer points
• New York City (JFK) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in China Eastern business class for 104,500 Qantas Frequent Flyer points

Fly Delta One to China (Flying Blue)

The last option we’ll discuss is Delta’s famous business class product: Delta One Suites. Although this happens to be the most expensive business class product in miles, it’s also one of the best.

Your flight experience will consist of a thoughtfully designed menu, spacious suites with sliding doors, lie-flat seats, and direct aisle access for your convenience, and amenities by Le Labo and Westin.

Here are some tickets you can book using Citi ThankYou points transferred to Flying Blue:

• Detroit (DTW) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Beijing (PEK) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Shanghai (PVG) one-way in Delta One for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

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The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Korea

Just like Japan, Korea’s tourism industry is very strong. Although it’s not possible to use Citi points to book first class nonstop to Korea, this next section will show you how to use Citi points to fly in business class to Korea.

Korean Air offers a first class product nonstop to Korea, though booking this is only possible with Korean Air SKYPASS, which is not a Citi ThankYou transfer partner.

Fly Asiana Airlines Business Class to Seoul (LifeMiles)

Asiana Airlines boasts an enjoyable business class product with lie-flat seats, honeymoon seat options, and authentic dining choices.

The frequent flyer program that can get you the best deals is Avianca LifeMiles:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• New York City (JFK) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 75,000 LifeMiles
• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 75,000 LifeMiles

Fly Korean Air Business Class to Seoul (Flying Blue)

Korean Air has a larger route network than Asiana Airlines does, but business class flights are significantly more expensive when using points.

In general, you’d want to redeem points for Korean Air business class over Asiana if you want a nonstop flight that isn’t served by Asiana Airlines and are willing to pay a premium for the convenience. Here are the flight options you can book on Korean Air:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) one-way in Korean Air business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Taiwan

Taiwan is a worthwhile destination to visit. With great food, a quirky culture, friendly people, and incredible mountainous scenery, you’ll leave Taiwan wondering when you’ll come back again.

Taiwan is home to 2 of the best business class airlines in the world, so let’s look into the best ways to book them!

Fly EVA Air Business Class to Taiwan (Turkish Airlines)

EVA Air is the underrated darling in the business class world. As one of the best products in the world, EVA Air’s reverse herringbone product comes with upscale catering, Veuve Cliquot Champagne, pajamas, plush bedding, plenty of privacy, and tremendous service.

Award availability is incredibly generous for how distinguished this product is. Don’t worry about hefty fuel surcharges, either!

You can book EVA Air business class at the best rate by transferring Citi ThankYou points to Turkish Airlines:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Houston (IAH) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly China Airlines Business Class to Taiwan (Flying Blue)

As EVA Air’s main competitor (as well as Taiwan’s flag carrier airline), China Airlines brings the heat to a competitive aviation landscape in the small island nation.

Amenities by The North Face, reverse herringbone seats, luxurious velvet seat finishes, and sumptuous comforts await those who book China Airlines business class. Sadly, China Airlines business class is pricey when booked with miles. The best deal is to transfer your Citi points to Flying Blue:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) one-way in China Airlines business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 5 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to India

India is one of the world’s most polarizing countries. As a general rule of thumb, people either love India or hate it.

On one hand, India houses some of the most incredible landscapes and culture, while on the other hand, India has a reputation for being a woefully overcrowded country.

Let’s discuss the best ways to use Citi points to fly to India!

Fly Emirates First Class to India via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Our top first class redemption to India is none other than Emirates first class. If you book this ticket, you’ll connect through Dubai and enjoy a stellar first class journey throughout.

Because of the close proximity of its Dubai hub to India, Emirates operates flights to more or less all of India’s major cities, even secondary and tertiary cities!

You’ll want to transfer your Citi ThankYou points to Emirates Skywards, which can then be used for redemptions like the following:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Hyderabad (HYD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Chennai (MAA) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Kochi (COK) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Kolkata (CCU) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Mumbai (BOM) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Ahmedabad (AMD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles

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Fly Lufthansa First Class to India via Frankfurt (LifeMiles)

Lufthansa first class is a luxury offered only to a few international gateways around the world — luckily, Lufthansa first class is offered to the U.S. and India via Germany, which means you can redeem points for a wholly first class journey on Lufthansa.

In this case, the best transfer partner is Avianca LifeMiles, which allows you to dodge fuel surcharges:

• Chicago (ORD) – Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 99,000 LifeMiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 99,000 LifeMiles
• Houston (IAH) – Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 99,000 LifeMiles
• Miami (MIA) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 99,000 LifeMiles
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 99,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Lufthansa first class for 99,000 LifeMiles

Fly Air India First Class to India Nonstop (Turkish Airlines)

Air India doesn’t have the best reputation out there — still, nonstop first class is nonstop first class, regardless of how you slice it.

If convenience is of utmost importance to you, you can book Air India first class using Turkish airlines miles at reasonable rates. Here are some great redemptions:

• Chicago (ORD) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Air India first class for 77,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Air India first class for 77,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Air India first class for 77,000 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly United Polaris Class to India (Turkish Airlines)

Need to book nonstop flights but aren’t interested in first class prices?

Luckily, United operates a few nonstop flights to India, all of which have the superb United Polaris class product.

In this case, the best redemption is to transfer your Citi points to Turkish Airlines miles to book the following routes:

• Chicago (ORD) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in United Polaris class for 52,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Newark (EWR) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in United Polaris class for 52,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in United Polaris class for 52,500 Turkish Airlines miles

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites to India via Doha (QMiles)

Another Middle Eastern carrier, Qatar Airways has an incredible network of nonstop routes from Doha to the U.S., as well as to India!

That’s why booking QSuites is one of our favorite ways to book business class to India. The only drawback? A mandatory connection in Doha.

If you’re willing to have a layover in Doha, Qatar Airways QSuites can be yours! Here are some great example routes you can book:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Kozhikode (CCJ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Kochi (COK) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Amritsar (ATQ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – New Delhi (DEL) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Chennai (MAA) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Kolkata (CCU) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Mumbai (BOM) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) –  Goa (GOI) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Bengaluru (BLR) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 80,000 Qmiles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Southeast Asia

So what if you want to fly to the rest of Southeast Asia? How about Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam?

Not to worry — we’ll show you the best ways to use Citi ThankYou points to fly to Southeast Asia in this section.

Fly Singapore Airlines First Class to Southeast Asia (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines has perhaps the most well-rounded first class product to fly to Southeast Asia.

Bookable via Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, Singapore Airlines should be the airline of choice if you want to book the absolute best first class experience and are fine with a layover or even a stopover in any of the cities above.

Of course, you can tack on a short flight from Singapore to your final destination (e.g. Singapore to Jakarta), so just keep that in mind. Here are some great example routes you can book:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 130,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 104,000 KrisFlyer miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 130,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in Singapore Suites for 132,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)

Fly EVA Air Business Class to Southeast Asia via Taipei (Turkish Airlines)

Our favorite business class airline to book to Southeast Asia is EVA Air, which has an industry-leading business class product, great award availability, and superb award pricing.

Since EVA Air charges less than $100 in total taxes and fees, the best transfer partner to utilize is Turkish Airlines. Here are some fabulous tickets you can book using Turkish Airlines miles:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Taipei (TPE) – Cebu (CEB) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Taipei (TPE) – Macao (MFM) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Houston (IAH) – Taipei (TPE) – Phnom Penh (PNH) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Taipei (TPE) – Manila (MNL) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Taipei (TPE) – Singapore (SIN) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Taipei (TPE) – Jakarta (CGK) one-way in EVA Air business class for 67,500 Turkish Airlines miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Dubai

Now that we’ve discussed Asia flights in detail, let’s kick off our Middle East section, starting with the fan-favorite city: Dubai!

Fly Emirates First Class to Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Without a shadow of a doubt, Emirates first class is the best way to fly to Dubai.

Between the sheer extravagance and the convenient nonstop schedule, this needs to be your first thought when thinking about a Dubai trip.

Transfer your Citi ThankYou points to Emirates for some incredible memories:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 155,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 136,250 Skywards miles

Fly Emirates Business Class to Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

While Emirates has made a name for itself with its elaborate first class suites, its business class product (especially its new seats) is also impressive.

You’ll have less room to relax, but you’ll enjoy a personal tablet, a minibar at your seat, and brilliant amenities. Best of all, award space is abundant with up to 8 available redemption seats per flight!

Here are some inspirational tickets you can book in Emirates business class using Citi points:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 100,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 100,000 Skywards miles 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 113,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 113,750 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 113,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 100,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 113,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 113,750 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) one-way in Emirates business class for 100,000 Skywards miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Abu Dhabi

What if you wanted to fly to the U.A.E. but couldn’t find award availability to Dubai?

Well, don’t write off a first class flight quite yet, because you can fly to neighboring Abu Dhabi in style, just an hour drive away from Dubai!

Fly Etihad First Class to Abu Dhabi (Etihad Guest)

Etihad Airways made a splash in the commercial aviation scene around 2014 when it introduced a revolutionary First Class Apartments and Residence product, an out-of-this-world experience that redefined what first class luxury truly meant.

Unfortunately, Etihad Airways has signaled that these products are likely not coming back due to the fallout from COVID-19. A sad announcement, to be sure, but Etihad first class is still a phenomenal way to fly in first class on an ultra-long-haul flight.

You can book Etihad first class nonstop between the U.S. and Abu Dhabi by transferring your Citi points to Etihad Guest:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad first class for 155,000 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad first class for 136,090 Etihad Guest miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad first class for 136,251 Etihad Guest miles

Fly Etihad Business Class to Abu Dhabi (Etihad Guest)

If business class is more your style, Etihad business class is a chic product that can be yours with Citi ThankYou points!

All you have to do is transfer your Citi points to Etihad Guest and book these redemptions:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad business class for 113,640 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad business class for 99,885 Etihad Guest miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) one-way in Etihad business class for 120,000 Etihad Guest miles

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The Best Way to Use Citi Points to Fly to Qatar

Qatar is one of those countries that is rapidly westernizing in a bid to attract droves of tourists.

And one key component of attracting tourists is offering memorable flight experiences to its travelers.

In this section, we’ll show you the best way to use Citi points to fly to Qatar!

Fly Qatar Airways QSuites to Doha (QMiles)

Although Qatar Airways technically has a first class product, it’s one of the few airlines in the entire world where you might actually prefer flying in business class over first class!

That’s because Qatar Airways’s QSuites are a head-turning suites product with double beds, amazing amenities, and fine Mediterranean dining.

These products can be booked at a reasonable mileage price nonstop to Doha on many U.S. routes through Qatar Airways Privilege Club:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites 70,000 Qmiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways 70,000 Qmiles
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 70,000 Qmiles

The 3 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Israel

Checking out Israel and all of its history? We’ll show you the best ways to use Citi points to fly to Israel!

Fly Delta One Suites to Israel (Flying Blue)

Our favorite redemption to Israel is Delta One Suites nonstop. If you can find award availability, you’ll find the best prices with Air France/KLM Flying Blue:

• New York City (JFK) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in Delta One Suites for 95,000 Flying Blue miles

Fly United Polaris Class to Israel (LifeMiles)

United Airlines has a larger route network to Israel, and it’s also generally easier to located award availability compared to Delta One Suites.

The best deal is to transfer your Citi points to LifeMiles:

• Chicago (ORD) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in United Polaris business class for 78,000 LifeMiles
• Newark (EWR) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in United Polaris business class for 78,000 LifeMiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in United Polaris business class for 78,000 LifeMiles

Fly El Al Business Class to Israel (Qantas Frequent Flyer)

Arguably, the most quintessential experience you can have en route to Israel is El Al’s nonstop business class, which can be booked using Citi points!

Even though it’s generally the priciest, you can’t beat the nonstop convenience and quality of its newest business class product.

The only practical way to book El Al business class using Citi points is to transfer them to Qantas Frequent Flyer as follows:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in El Al business class for 119,200 Qantas points
• Miami (MIA) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in El Al business class for 104,500 Qantas points
• New York City (JFK) – Tel Aviv (TLV) one-way in El Al business class for 90,000 Qantas points

The Best Way to Use Citi Points to Fly to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is famous for being the holiest country in Islam, having incredible oil reserves, and the stereotypical Arabian experience.

If you’re considering traveling to Saudi Arabia, be sure to study this section closely.

Fly Saudia Business Class to Saudi Arabia (Flying Blue)

Saudi Arabia’s largest cities are Riyadh (the political capital) and Jeddah (the expat capital), so it makes sense that almost all of its flights touch 1 of these 2 cities.

Although Saudia, which is the kingdom’s flag carrier airline, offers first class, it can’t be booked using Citi ThankYou points.

Luckily, Saudia’s business class is solid, consisting of reverse herringbone seats, top-quality service, and more. Just a word of caution, though: Saudia is a dry airline, which means it does not serve alcohol on its flights.

The best way to book Saudia business class with Citi ThankYou points is to transfer them to Flying Blue:

• New York City (JFK) – Jeddah (JED) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Riyadh (RUH) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Jeddah (JED) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Riyadh (RUH) one-way in Saudia business class for 115,000 Flying Blue miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to South Africa

Africa is one of the few remaining places where you can experience raw, undisturbed nature. And booking a safari is a bucket-list-worthy experience that you can start planning using Citi ThankYou points!

South Africa immediately comes to mind when thinking about safaris — and while other breathtaking countries offer safaris, such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Botswana, we’ll focus on the best ways to use Citi points to fly to South Africa in this next section.

Fly Emirates First Class to South Africa via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Our favorite way to fly to South Africa is, unsurprisingly, Emirates first class via Dubai.

Here are some great routes you can book:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles 
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Durban (DUR) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles 
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Durban (DUR) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Durban (DUR) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles 

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Fly Qatar Airways QSuites to South Africa via Doha (Asia Miles)

Flying to South Africa in luxury doesn’t have to be expensive. With Asia Miles, you can book Qatar Airways QSuites from the U.S. on a 1-stop itinerary to either Johannesburg or Cape Town:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites 90,000 Asia Miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Qatar Airways 90,000 Asia Miles
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Cape Town (CPT) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 90,000 Asia Miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Seychelles

Seychelles is one of the world’s most exotic beach destinations. Situated off the eastern coast of Madagascar, this Indian Ocean getaway is at the top of most people’s bucket list or honeymoon destinations.

Let’s take a look at how you can use Citi points to fly to Seychelles!

Fly Emirates First Class to Seychelles via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Seychelles is a popular vacation spot, particularly for wealthy Arab travelers.

Emirates first class can be booked all the way from the U.S. to Seychelles using Citi points transferred to Emirates Skywards. 

Here are the best redemptions:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles 
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles

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Fly Qatar Airways QSuites to Seychelles via Doha (QMiles)

The best way to fly business class to Seychelles using Citi ThankYou points is, of course, Qatar Airways QSuites via Doha on a 1-stop itinerary!

By booking through Qatar Airways Privilege Club, you’ll get the best mileage prices and award space:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Boston (BOS) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Houston (IAH) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Chicago (ORD) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Miami (MIA) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• Philadelphia (PHL) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles
• New York City (JFK) – Doha (DOH) – Mahé (SEZ) one-way in Qatar Airways QSuites for 85,000 Qmiles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Egypt

Interested in learning about ancient history in Africa? When you visit Egypt, you have the opportunity to set foot in the Pyramids of Giza, marvel at the Great Sphinx, and even ride a boat along the Nile River!

In this section, we’ll show you the best ways to use Citi points to fly to Egypt.

Fly Emirates First Class to Egypt (Emirates Skywards)

As you can probably imagine, our favorite option is Emirates first class, which is actually the only way to book an entire journey in first class to Egypt.

Here are some great redemptions you can make:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Emirates First Class for 150,000 Skywards miles 

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Fly Air France Business Class to Egypt (Flying Blue)

Air France is our favorite business class flight option to Egypt. Thanks to a convenient schedule, diverse list of U.S. airports served, and attractive mileage prices, you can transfer Citi points to Flying Blue for our favorite business class redemption to Egypt:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG) – Cairo (CAI) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Morocco

Morocco is one of Africa’s most visited countries. If you’re into a traditional Saharan-style vacation with ancient markets, camel rides, and lots of deserts, Morocco is the spot for you!

We’ll show you the best ways to use Citi points to fly to Morocco here.

Fly Emirates First Class to Morocco via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

By booking Emirates first class, you can fly to Morocco in utmost luxury. Sure, you’ll be backtracking a bit via the Middle East, but you can also bundle in a stopover in Dubai for a 2-in-1 desert vacation.

Here are the best redemptions for Emirates first class itineraries to Morocco using Citi points transferred to Emirates Skywards:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles

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Fly Royal Air Maroc Business Class Nonstop to Casablanca (Etihad Guest)

Our favorite way to fly in business class to Morocco is aboard its flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc.

You can book convenient nonstop itineraries directly from the U.S. from a couple of cities for an incredible mileage price through Etihad Guest:

• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Royal Air Maroc business class for 44,000 Etihad Guest miles
• New York City (JFK) – Casablanca (CMN) one-way in Royal Air Maroc business class for 44,000 Etihad Guest miles

The 2 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to the Rest of Africa

So let’s suppose that you’re wanting to visit other parts of Africa and aren’t interested in South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, or Seychelles.

We’ll show you how to use Citi points to fly to other parts of Africa, too!

Fly Emirates First Class to Africa via Dubai (Emirates Skywards)

Besides the countries we already listed above, Emirates operates numerous routes with first class flight options to major cities in Africa.

Of course, Emirates has the largest first class route network by far, and this includes virtually every city it services in Africa:

• Boston (BOS) – Dubai (DXB) – Lusaka (LUN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Dubai (DXB) – Luanda (LAD) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Dubai (DXB) – Nairobi (NBO) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Houston (IAH) – Dubai (DXB) – Mauritius (MRU) one-way in Emirates First Class for 168,750 Skywards miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Dubai (DXB) – Khartoum (KRT) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles 
• New York City (JFK) – Dubai (DXB) – Abuja (ABV) one-way in Emirates First Class for 178,750 Skywards miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Dubai (DXB) – Conakry (CKY) one-way in Emirates First Class for 187,500 Skywards miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Dubai (DXB) – Algiers (ALG) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Dubai (DXB) – Tunis (TUN) one-way in Emirates First Class for 160,000 Skywards miles

Fly Air France Business Class to Unique Destinations in Africa on 1-Stop Itineraries (Flying Blue)

Air France is uniquely positioned to be the best business class airline to fly to lesser-known parts of Africa.

It boasts the largest singular network of nonstop flights from Europe to Africa, and it can connect U.S. travelers to some very unique destinations with just 1 stop.

Here are some great redemptions you can book using Citi points transferred to Flying Blue:

• Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG) – Niamey (NIM) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG) – Agadir (AGA) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Paris (CDG) – Marrakesh (RAK) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Detroit (DTW) – Paris (CDG) – Tangier (TNG) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG) – Djibouti (JIB) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) – Douala (DLA) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Miami (MIA) – Paris (CDG) – Brazzaville (BZV) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Minneapolis (MSP) – Paris (CDG) – Antananarivo (TNR) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG) – Djerba (DJE) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG) – Rabat (RBA) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles
• Washington D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG) – Mauritius (MRU) one-way in Air France business class for 85,000 Flying Blue miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to Australia

When we look at visiting the land down under, we’ll find an abundance of connecting flight options but a relative rarity of nonstop flight options, especially those bookable using points.

So in this guide, we’ll walk you through the best ways to use Citi ThankYou points to fly to Australia. 

Access Rare Award Availability to Fly Qantas First Class (Qantas Frequent Flyer)

Qantas first class is known to be perhaps the most prominent points unicorn, thanks to a petite network of routes offering it, the humongous cash price tag, and the near absence of any award availability. 

Indeed Qantas first class is only offered on A380 aircraft, which have been grounded in the wake of COVID-19. 

However, when they are reinstated, the best way to maximize your success rate of booking this elusive award is by transferring your points to Qantas Frequent Flyer, which gets you access to the best award space:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas first class for 162,800 Qantas points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Qantas first class for 162,800 Qantas points
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas first class for 189,800 Qantas points

Fly Singapore First Class to Australia (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines is one of the very few airlines that offers a first class journey all the way to Australia, though you’ll have to make 2 stops before getting there. 

While you might think 2 stops is inconvenient, you could actually use this as a way to break up your journey and visit more places by adding stopovers in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, and/or Singapore! 

Here are some great redemptions:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Singapore (SIN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles (add $100 for a stopover on one-way tickets)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles (add $100 for a stopover on one-way tickets)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles (add $100 for a stopover on one-way tickets)

Fly Qantas Business Class Nonstop to Australia (Asia Miles)

Qantas business class is generally much easier to book than Qantas first class. With more routes, better award space, and cheaper mileage costs, you might end up deciding that Qantas business class is the way to go. 

The best deal using Citi points is to transfer them to Asia Miles:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Brisbane (BNE) one-way in Qantas business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas business class for 75,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in Qantas business class for 90,000 Asia Miles
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas business class for 90,000 Asia Miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Qantas business class for 75,000 Asia Miles

Fly Star Alliance Business Class to Australia (Turkish Airlines)

Our last Australian redemption is crucially important, at least conceptually. 

To fly in business class to Australia is much easier, as long as you’re willing to make connections in Star Alliance hubs like Seoul, Tokyo, or Taipei. The important point is that with a bit of flexibility in connecting airports and airlines, you can increase your odds of guaranteeing a business class reservation to Australia.

And if you’re lucky, you might even find United Polaris class award availability that takes you to Australia nonstop (though we wouldn’t count on it). 

Regardless of the exact redemption, a Star Alliance business class flight to Australia is best booked by transferring Citi ThankYou points to Turkish Airlines:

• Chicago (ORD) – Taipei (TPE) – Brisbane (BNE) one-way in EVA Air business class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Houston (IAH) – Sydney (SYD) nonstop one-way in United Polaris class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) nonstop one-way in United Polaris class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Melbourne (MEL) nonstop one-way in United Polaris class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• New York City (JFK) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Sydney (SYD) one-way in Asiana Airlines business class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Perth (PER) one-way in ANA business class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Melbourne (MEL) nonstop one-way in United Polaris class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Sydney (SYD) nonstop one-way in United Polaris class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles
• Seattle (SEA) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – Bangkok (BKK) – Melbourne (MEL) one-way in ANA business class and THAI Airways business class for 75,000 Turkish Airlines miles

The 4 Best Ways to Use Citi Points to Fly to New Zealand

Planning a vacation to New Zealand doesn’t have to be expensive anymore! 

Even though flights to New Zealand are more challenging to book across the board, a bit of hard work and perseverance will undoubtedly pay off.

Let’s get into our favorite ways to use Citi points to fly to New Zealand.

Fly Singapore First Class to New Zealand (KrisFlyer)

Singapore Airlines is our supreme winner when it comes to top-class luxury. Sure, there are other airlines like Emirates that take you the long way around the world in first class to New Zealand, but Singapore Airline will help you do it as quickly as possible so you can spend more time in the country. 

Here are the best redemptions you can make via transfers to Singapore KrisFlyer:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – Singapore (SIN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)
• New York City (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Singapore Airlines first class for 167,000 KrisFlyer miles ($100 extra per stopover on one-way tickets)

Fly Air New Zealand Business Class Nonstop to New Zealand (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club)

If you’re optimizing for maximum convenience and the least time spent in the air, Air New Zealand is the best way to book. Its herringbone-style business class product doesn’t always get high marks, but you can’t beat the convenience of a nonstop itinerary. 

That said, it’s easier said than done to find availability on this airline, which is notoriously stingy when it comes to business class award inventory.

Also, these tickets can be booked for incredible value using Citi points transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:

• Chicago (ORD) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Houston (IAH) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points
• San Francisco (SFO) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Air New Zealand business class for 62,500 Virgin Atlantic points

Fly Cathay Pacific Business Class to New Zealand via Hong Kong (Asia Miles)

Cathay Pacific business class is one of the best business class options because it splits up an otherwise arduous journey into 2 more manageable long-haul flights. 

Also, the Hong Kong-based airline has 2 convenient nonstop services from Hong Kong, one to Auckland and the other to Christchurch. 

The best way to book this is through Cathay Pacific Asia Miles:

• Boston (BOS) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Cathay Pacific business class for 85,000 Asia Miles
• Chicago (ORD) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Christchurch (CHC) one-way in Cathay Pacific business class for 85,000 Asia Miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Cathay Pacific business class for 85,000 Asia Miles
• New York City (JFK) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Christchurch (CHC) one-way in Cathay Pacific business class for 85,000 Asia Miles
• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Cathay Pacific business class for 85,000 Asia Miles

Fly Korean Air Business Class to New Zealand via Seoul-Incheon (Flying Blue)

The very last product we’ll explore for business class flights to New Zealand using Citi ThankYou points is Korean Air business class, which is basically the only SkyTeam option. 

Currently, Korean Air is the only SkyTeam airline that has nonstop flights to New Zealand, and these flights are best booked through Flying Blue. China Airlines operates a 2-stop itinerary to Taipei, Brisbane, and finally to Auckland, but these are often impractical to take. 

Here’s an example Korean Air itinerary you can reserve: 

• Chicago (ORD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Auckland (AKL) one-way in Korean Air business class for 121,000 Flying Blue miles

The 3 Best Ways to Use Citi Points for Round-the-World Award Trips

Have you ever contemplated the idea of booking a round-the-world trip? 

Simply put, a round-the-world award trip is a travel itinerary with multiple stops in numerous cities, countries, and continents booked together with points or miles at a fraction of the total price per segment.

You’d probably be able to maximize these trips only if you had the ability to book longer vacations and were open to the idea of visiting multiple countries on the same trip.

In this section, we’ll show you how to book round-the-world award trips using your Citi points!

Oneworld Round-the-World Trips (Asia Miles)

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles has a neat round-the-world award trip option, valid on Oneworld airlines. 

Known as Oneworld multi-carrier awards, this is your opportunity to secure lots of premium cabin flights at a fraction of the cost! All you have to do is follow these rules when constructing your itinerary:

1. The maximum total flight distance allowed is 50,000 miles
2. You can have up to 5 stopovers, 2 layovers/transfers, and 2 open jaws
3. You must finish and start your trip in the same city
4. If your itinerary includes Cathay Pacific as one of the carriers, you can use 3 or more Oneworld airlines 
5. If your itinerary does not include Cathay Pacific as one of the carriers, you can use up to 2 Oneworld airlines

As long as your itinerary doesn’t break any of the rules above, you can book Oneworld round-the-world trips according to this distance-based chart:

Here’s an impressive sample round-the-world itinerary you can book using Asia Miles:

• San Francisco (SFO) – Sydney (SYD) in Qantas business class
• Sydney (SYD) – Hong Kong (HKG) in Cathay Pacific business class
• Hong Kong (HKG) – Doha (DOH) in Qatar Airways QSuites
• Doha (DOH) – Johannesburg (JNB) in Qatar Airways QSuites
• Cape Town (CPT) – London-Heathrow (LHR) in British Airways business class
• London-Heathrow (LHR) – San Francisco (SFO) in British Airways business class

By booking this trip, you’d be traveling a total of 31,139 miles in business class, which would cost just 210,000 Citi points transferred to Asia Miles!

Here’s another business class example:

• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Lima (LIM) in American Airlines business class
• Lima (LIM) – Madrid (MAD) in Iberia business class
• Madrid (MAD) – Hong Kong (HKG) in Cathay Pacific business class
• Hong Kong (HKG) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) in Cathay Pacific business class
• Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) in Japan Airlines business class

This itinerary would span just 24,079 miles in flight distance, costing 185,000 Asia Miles in business class!

Star Alliance Round-the-World Award Trips (KrisFlyer)

So what if you were interested in Star Alliance round-the-world award tickets? 

You’re in luck because you can transfer Citi ThankYou points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer for these round-the-world itineraries. There’s a flat price of 180,000 miles in economy, 240,000 miles in business, and 360,000 miles in first class, which is a contrast to Asia Miles’s distance-based pricing.

But one huge perk of these round-the-world award trips is the ability to book Singapore Airlines business and first class as part of your round-the-world trip! 

Here are the rules for KrisFlyer round-the-world trips: 

• You’re allowed up to 7 stopovers and a total flight distance of 35,000 miles.
• You can have up to 16 segments in your itinerary.
• You must travel in a continuous eastbound or westbound trajectory with no backtracking.
• You must also begin and end in the same country, but you’re allowed an open-jaw in your country of origin.
  • That means you can fly out of New York and end your trip in San Francisco, for example.
• You can book open jaws or ground transfers within your itinerary, but these count as 2 stopovers — not recommended!
• You can only stop over once in each city and only twice in a country. 
• Once your travel has commenced, no voluntary date/flight changes are permitted.

Let’s first take a look at an incredible first class itinerary you can book:

• San Francisco (SFO) – Hong Kong (HKG) in Singapore Airlines first class
• Hong Kong (HKG) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines Suites first class
• Singapore (SIN) – Johannesburg (JNB) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Johannesburg (JNB) – Frankfurt (FRA) in Lufthansa first class
• Frankfurt (FRA) – New York City (JFK) in Singapore Airlines Suites first class
• New York City (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO) in United transcontinental Polaris class

Traveling a total of 25,718 miles, this amazing first class itinerary will have you covered in terms of bucket list experiences on Star Alliance airlines! It can be yours for 360,000 miles.

Another brilliant first class itinerary that includes international first class flights on 3 Star Alliance airlines could be the following:

• Mexico City (MEX) – Frankfurt (FRA) in Lufthansa first class
• Frankfurt (FRA) – New Delhi (DEL) in Lufthansa first class
• New Delhi (DEL) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines Suites first class
• Singapore (SIN) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) in Singapore Airlines first class
• Tokyo-Narita (NRT) – San Francisco (SFO) in ANA first class
• San Francisco (SFO) – Mexico City (MEX) in United first class

You’re probably wondering why we started our journey in Mexico City. The answer is that since Lufthansa levies huge fuel surcharges, beginning the trip in Mexico City (which restricts fuel surcharges) would save you nearly a thousand dollars per person in taxes and fees! For this 22,663-mile first class itinerary, you’d use 360,000 Citi ThankYou points transferred to KrisFlyer.

Now, let’s talk about some business class trips you can book around the world. There’s a lot more optimization that can be done here because there are so many more business class routes than first class routes. Here’s a sample business class itinerary bookable for 240,000 miles:

• Seattle (SEA) – Taipei (TPE) in EVA Air business class
• Taipei (TPE) – Bangkok (BKK) in THAI Airways business class
• Bangkok (BKK) – Istanbul (IST) in Turkish Airlines business class
• Istanbul (IST) – Cape Town (CPT) in Turkish Airlines business class
• Cape Town (CPT) – Vienna (VIE) in Austrian Airlines business class
• Vienna (VIE) – Chicago (ORD) in Austrian Airlines business class
• Chicago (ORD) – Seattle (SEA) in United first class

This whole itinerary touches Asia, Africa, and Europe with a total of 29,956 miles traveled! 

Let’s take a look at one of the most incredible business class tickets you can book around the world with 240,000 KrisFlyer miles. It spans a whopping 34,116 miles in flight distance — if you recall, the limit is 35,000 miles, so we’re getting pretty close to the maximum:

• San Francisco (SFO) – Panama City (PTY) in Copa Airlines business class
• Panama City (PTY) – Buenos Aires (EZE) in Copa Airlines business class
• Buenos Aires (EZE) – Sao Paulo (GRU) in Ethiopian Airlines business class
• Sao Paulo (GRU) – Lisbon (LIS) in TAP Air Portugal business class
• Lisbon (LIS) – Cape Town (CPT) in TAP Air Portugal business class
• Cape Town (CPT) – Johannesburg (JNB) in South African Airlines business class
• Johannesburg (JNB) – Singapore (SIN) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Singapore (SIN) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND) in Singapore Airlines business class
• Tokyo-Haneda (HND) – New York City (JFK) in ANA business class

SkyTeam Round-the-World Award Trips (Aeromexico Club Premier)

The very last redemption we’ll show you how to book using Citi ThankYou points is SkyTeam round-the-world trips using Aeromexico Club Premier points. 

Unfortunately, the redemption prices are incredibly expensive when transferring Citi ThankYou points. Amex transfers to Aeromexico at a 1:1.6 ratio, while Citi transfers at a 1:1 ratio. 

It’ll cost 224,000 points in economy and 352,000 points in business to book SkyTeam round-the-world award tickets; you’ll want to refer to these rules: 

1. You are allowed a maximum of 15 stopovers and a minimum of 3 stopovers
2. You can have up to 5 stopovers per continent
3. You cannot backtrack — you must travel in the same direction, either eastwards or westwards.
4. Travel must begin and return to the same country (but not necessarily the same city).
5. You must complete your travel within 1 year of ticket issuance 

Here is an example business class itinerary bookable using 352,000 Aeromexico points transferred from Citi ThankYou:

• Seattle (SEA) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) in Delta One Suites
• Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Jakarta (CGK) in Korean Air business class
• Jakarta (CGK) – Jeddah (JED) in Saudia business class
• Jeddah (JED) – Nairobi (NBO) in Saudia business class
• Nairobi (NBO) – Victoria Falls (VFA) in Kenya Airways business class
• Victoria Falls (VFA) – Cape Town (CPT) in Kenya Airways business class
• Cape Town (CPT) – Amsterdam (AMS) in KLM business class
• Amsterdam (AMS) – Buenos Aires (EZE) in KLM business class
• Buenos Aires (EZE) – Santiago (SCL) in Aerolineas Argentinas business class
• Santiago (SCL) – Mexico City (MEX) in Aeromexico business class
• Mexico City (MEX) – Las Vegas (LAS) in Aeromexico business class
• Las Vegas (LAS) – Los Angeles (LAX) in Delta first class
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Seattle (SEA) in Delta first class

It’s important to note that there’s no distance limit, so this 38,172-mile itinerary totally works!

Here’s another even longer RTW itinerary that spans 38,332 miles long:

• Minneapolis (MSP) – Los Angeles (LAX) in Delta first class
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) in Delta One Suites
• Sydney (SYD) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) in Korean Air business class
• Seoul-Incheon (ICN) – Jakarta (CGK) in Garuda Indonesia business class
• Jakarta (CGK) – Amsterdam (AMS) in KLM business class
• Amsterdam (AMS) – Paris (CDG) in KLM business class
• Paris (CDG) – Accra (ACC) in Air France business class
• Accra (ACC) – New York City (JFK) in Delta One
• New York City (JFK) – Bogota (BOG) in Delta One
• Bogota (BOG) – Atlanta (ATL) in Delta One
• Atlanta (ATL) – Minneapolis (MSP) in Delta first class

Incredible value!

Wrapping Up

In this guide, we showed you all the best potential ways you can use Citi ThankYou points for maximum value, primarily for luxury flights. 

But whether you’re using your Citi points for a short domestic flight or an ultra-long-haul flight in first class, you can get tremendous value far beyond what you’d get with other types of redemptions like gift cards and travel portal bookings. 

So think twice before missing out on the incredible value you can achieve with your points. Enlist the expertise of a points consultant to help you curate your next luxury vacation for pennies on the dollar!

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