How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Airlines or Other Members

For many travelers, Marriott Bonvoy points offer more than just free hotel nights. Thanks to an expansive network of airline partners, Marriott lets you can convert your hotel points into airline miles with 40+ frequent flyer programs.

And if using your Marriott points to fly isn’t your thing, you can also transfer your points to other Marriott Bonvoy members — perfect for pooling balances to unlock bigger redemptions.

By understanding how each option works, you can squeeze the most value out of every Marriott point.

Should You Transfer Your Marriott Points?

When deciding whether to transfer Marriott points, the answer depends on your redemption goals.

Transferring to Airlines

Transferring Marriott Bonvoy points to airlines can make sense in specific situations — but don’t transfer blindly. Points generally convert at a 3:1 ratio, so you’ll only want to move them when you have a clear plan in mind.

Consider transferring Marriott points to an airline if:

• There’s an incredible redemption that’s worth the less-than-ideal transfer ratio (typically 3:1)

• You need to top off a frequent flyer account for a specific award flight

• You’re leveraging a transfer bonus to score better value

• You’d rather redeem for flights (like for a coveted business-class seat) than Marriott hotel stays.

Each transfer scenario is unique, so always crunch the numbers before you pull the trigger.

Transferring to Another Marriott Member

Unlike airlines, transferring points to another Marriott member usually comes with very little downside. Just remember, transferring points is final — even if it’s to another Marriott member.

Marriott’s generous policies allow members to consolidate their points balances for free, transfer up to 100,000 points in a calendar year, and receive up to 500,000 points from others per calendar year.

Consider pooling your Marriott points if:

• You need a larger sum of points to make an award redemption

• One member has higher elite status (you’ll also reap the rewards if the reservation is under their account — think free breakfast, late check-out, etc.)

• Your points are expiring soon (after 24 months of inactivity)

Because you’re keeping your points inside of Marriott’s ecosystem, there’s far less risk to consider compared to transferring out to an airline.

How Much Are Marriott Points Worth?

The Daily Drop team values Marriott points at about 0.9 cents apiece. That means 100,000 Marriott points are worth about $900 in travel.

By comparison, most airline miles are worth more — but because of the 3:1 transfer ratio, transferring Marriott points isn’t usually a great deal unless you have a specific, high-value award in mind

How to Transfer Marriott Points to Airlines

Marriott has over 40 airline transfer partners, with most transfers at a 3:1 ratio. That means for every 3,000 Marriott points, you’ll receive 1,000 airline miles.

These are Marriott’s current list of airline partners:

Some of these programs, such as Aegean Miles+Bonus, are transfer partners exclusively with Marriott, meaning you won’t find them through programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, or Capital One.

Steps to transfer Marriott points to airlines:

1. Log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account

2. Select Transfer Points to Miles from your account

3. Choose the airline program you want to transfer to

4. Enter your frequent flyer number of points you wish to convert

5. Select Continue and confirm the transfer

The minimum number of Marriott points required to complete a partner transfer is 3,000, and you can transfer up to 240,000 points per day.

For most airline partners, if you transfer 60,000 Marriott points, you’ll get a 5,000-mile bonus. Meanwhile, transfers to United MileagePlus will result in 10,000 bonus miles. However, transfers to American AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, and Delta SkyMiles will not receive a bonus.

Best Marriott Transfer Partners

While most airline transfers don’t maximize value, a few partners shine thanks to unique access or strong award charts:

• Japan Airlines Mileage Bank – One of the only transferable programs (besides Bilt Rewards) that lets you earn JAL miles. Ideal for booking long‑haul Oneworld or Emirates premium cabins.

• United MileagePlus – Marriott’s preferred partner, with a 10,000-mile bonus (instead of 5,000) for every 60,000 points transferred.

• Aegean Miles+Bonus – Hard-to-earn Star Alliance miles that unlock excellent Europe and Africa sweet spots.

How to Transfer Marriott Points to Other Members

Transferring your Marriott points between accounts is free, but you must ensure that both accounts are in good standing and have been open for at least 30 days.

Steps to transfer points to another member:

1. Log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account

2. Navigate to Marriott’s Points Transfer tool within your account

3. Enter the recipient’s name, their Bonvoy number, and the number of points to transfer (in 1,000-point increments).

4. Select Continue to initiate the transfer

A minimum of 1,000 points is required for a transfer, and you can transfer up to 100,000 points (in 1,000-point increments) per calendar year.

Best Cards for Earning Marriott Points

If you want to keep your balance topped up, Marriott offers several co-branded credit cards issued by both Chase and American Express. These cards provide accelerated earning rates on qualifying Marriott purchases and everyday spending categories:

• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

• Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card

• Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card

• Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card

• Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card

Bottom Line

Transferring Marriott points to airline partners takes a little strategy and careful consideration to make sure your points are put to good use. On the flip side, there’s really no downside to moving points to another Marriott member.

Airline transfers can unlock unique award charts and sweet spots that go far beyond hotel stays, while pooling points with other members can help you reach those bigger, bucket-list redemptions at higher-end properties.

As long as you set a clear redemption goal, calculate your true value per mile, and steer clear of low-value moves, your Marriott points can take you further — often in soaring comfort. 😎