Hotel points can be converted to airline miles through participating partners, but there is no universal ratio or bonus. Select the receiving airline first, confirm the programme’s live terms and compare the hotel redemption you would give up. A transfer should serve a specific available flight redemption. Marriott transfer table Hilton exchange guidance
Programme information checked 13 September 2026. Benefits depend on the applicable terms and the individual booking.
What ratio does Marriott publish?
Marriott lists a 3:1 ratio for most airline partners, with exceptions shown in its table. The standard 5,000-mile bonus on a 60,000-point transfer does not apply to every partner. Check the airline row and footnotes before calculating. Marriott partner ratios and exclusions
How does the United exception affect the calculation?
Marriott’s United partnership publishes 10,000 bonus miles per 60,000 points transferred, on top of the 3:1 conversion. That makes 60,000 points equal 20,000 base miles plus 10,000 bonus miles under those terms; do not substitute the usual 5,000-mile bonus. Marriott–United transfer terms
Does Hilton have a universal 10:1 rate and 5,000-mile bonus?
No universal Hilton rate or that bonus is established by the verified guidance. Hilton explains that exchange value differs by partner. Use the logged-in exchange quote for your destination airline; do not rely on the former example claiming 100,000 points becomes 20,000 miles. Hilton points-exchange FAQ
How do I decide whether a transfer is worth it?
Compare two real alternatives: the hotel stay you could book with the points and the flight redemption the transfer would unlock. Include airline taxes, fees, inventory risk and transfer time. Nominal points-per-mile ratios cannot decide which loyalty currency is more valuable.
| Before confirming | Check |
|---|---|
| Destination account | Correct member name and airline programme |
| Quote | Actual miles, bonus eligibility and minimum increment |
| Flight | Award availability and cash charges |
| Alternative | Value of the hotel redemption you give up |
Should I buy hotel points just to transfer them?
Only consider it after checking the entire purchase-and-transfer cost against the flight’s cash price and other permitted funding routes. Do not buy a top-up based on an assumed bonus. See the points-purchase decision guide and lounge access alternatives for separate travel goals.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Marriott airline partner get the 5,000-mile bonus?
No. Marriott lists partner exceptions, and United has its own arrangement. Read the selected partner’s ratio and bonus footnotes before confirming.
Can I assume a Hilton transfer is 10:1?
No. Check the actual receiving partner and current exchange quote. A general example is not a universal rate or bonus entitlement.
Do transferred airline miles automatically earn elite status?
Do not assume so. Redeemable miles and airline elite-qualifying measures are different. Check the receiving programme’s rules for the specific activity.
