Marriott Bonvoy’s extensive airline transfer partner network offers incredible flexibility for travelers, with nearly 40 airline partners worldwide. This versatility becomes particularly valuable when you need access to airlines that aren’t typically available through Indian credit card programs.
Complete List of Airline Transfer Partners
North American Airlines
- United Airlines (MileagePlus)
- American Airlines (AAdvantage)
- Alaska Airlines (Mileage Plan)
- Air Canada (Aeroplan)
- Frontier Airlines (FRONTIER Miles)
- Hawaiian Airlines (HawaiianMiles)
- Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)
European Airlines
- Aegean Airlines (Miles+Bonus)
- Aer Lingus (AerClub)
- Air France/KLM (Flying Blue)
- British Airways (Avios)
- Iberia (Iberia Plus)
- TAP Portugal (TAP Miles&Go)
- Turkish Airlines (Miles&Smiles)
- Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)
- Vueling Airlines (Vueling Club)
Asian & Pacific Airlines
- Air China (PhoenixMiles)
- All Nippon Airways (ANA Mileage Club)
- Asiana Airlines (Asiana Club)
- Cathay Pacific (Asia Miles)
- China Southern (Sky Pearl Club)
- Emirates (Emirates Skywards)
- Etihad Airways (Etihad Guest)
- Hainan Airlines (Fortune Wings Club)
- Japan Airlines (JAL Mileage Bank)
- Korean Air (SKYPASS)
- Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)
- Thai Airways (Royal Orchid Plus)
Latin American Airlines
- Aeromexico (Club Premier)
- Avianca (LifeMiles)
- Copa Airlines (ConnectMiles)
- LATAM Airlines (LATAM Pass)
Other Airlines & Programs
- Air New Zealand (Airpoints)
- Intermiles
- Qatar Airways (Avios)
- Qantas (Qantas Frequent Flyer)
- Saudia (Alfursan)
- Virgin Australia (Velocity Frequent Flyer)
Transfer Ratios and Sweet Spots
The standard Marriott Airline Transfer Partners ratio for most airlines is 3:1 (3 Marriott Bonvoy points = 1 airline mile). However, the real magic happens when transferring 60,000 Marriott points, which triggers special bonuses:
- United Airlines MileagePlus: 60,000 Marriott points = 25,000 miles + 10,000 bonus miles
- Air New Zealand Airpoints: 60,000 Marriott points = 300 miles + 25 bonus points
- Most Other Partners: 60,000 Marriott points = 20,000 miles + 5,000 bonus miles
Note: Some programs don’t participate in the 60,000-point bonus:
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Avianca LifeMiles
- Korean Air SKYPASS
- Delta SkyMiles
Strategic Use Cases
Marriott’s extensive transfer partner network becomes particularly valuable when you need to access airline programs that aren’t available through Indian credit cards. For example:
- Want to book JAL flights but don’t have a card that transfers to JAL Mileage Bank? Marriott points can help.
- Need Alaska Airlines miles for their unique partner awards? Transfer from Marriott.
- Looking to top up your Air Canada Aeroplan ? Marriott transfers can be your solution. They even run bonus offers from time to time
This flexibility makes Marriott points incredibly valuable for Indian travelers who want to access these otherwise hard-to-reach airline programs.
How to Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points in India
- HDFC Marriott Credit Card: [Detailed review available here]
- Earn points directly through hotel stays and card spending
- Regular promotions and bonus point opportunities.
- With joining bonus of offering 1 free night upto 15k points for just 3k fees, it’s one of the best credit card. Apply here
- American Express Membership Rewards:
- One of India’s most efficient programs for Marriott transfers
- Watch for transfer bonuses that can significantly boost value
- Check the Magnify app for current transfer ratios and promotional offers
- Platinum Travel offers around 48k MR points on spending just 4L in a year.
Transfer Times
An important consideration when transferring Marriott points to airlines is the processing time. Transfer times can vary significantly between airlines:
- Some transfers complete within a few days
- Others may take several weeks to process
- Transfer times can vary even for the same airline partner
Check the Magnify app for current transfer time estimates for each airline partner. This information is crucial when planning award bookings, especially for time-sensitive redemptions.
Pro Tips
- Always transfer in increments of 60,000 points to maximize bonus miles
- Watch for additional transfer bonuses that stack with standard bonuses
- Compare transfer ratios and redemption values across partners
- Use the Magnify app to track current transfer ratios and promotions