Marriott Bonvoy: what it is worth to Europe
We value Marriott Bonvoy at 0.7 cents per point for transatlantic awards. Transfers to airlines at 3:1, which on that arithmetic alone would put it near half a cent. Held above that because these are hotel points first; for a flight specifically the transfer rarely beats paying cash.
By Jon Miksis · valuation reviewed · quarterly, or immediately on a devaluation
- 0.7¢
- Our valuation per point, transatlantic awards
- #16 of 16
- Rank among the programs we value
- 1
- Transfer routes out, scored for Europe
- 0
- Cards in our set that earn it
Where to transfer Bonvoy for Europe
Scored 0–100 for European routes specifically, blending the destination program’s value with how hard the award actually is to book.
| Transfer to | Ratio | Best for | Strength | The play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue | 3:1 | both | 22 | Bonvoy transfers at 3:1, so it rarely beats paying cash. Keep these points for hotels. |
Common questions
- What is a Bonvoy point worth?
- We value it at 0.7 cents for transatlantic redemptions, which ranks it 16 of 16 programs we track. Transfers to airlines at 3:1, which on that arithmetic alone would put it near half a cent. Held above that because these are hotel points first; for a flight specifically the transfer rarely beats paying cash. That figure is deliberately conservative: it is what you can expect to get on dates you actually want, not the best redemption anyone found all year.
- Where should I transfer Bonvoy points for Europe?
- Our strongest route is Bonvoy to Flying Blue at 3:1, scored 22 of 100 for Europe. Bonvoy transfers at 3:1, so it rarely beats paying cash. Keep these points for hotels. We rank 1 routes out of Bonvoy in total.
To decide whether to burn Bonvoy on a specific flight, run it through the Points vs. Cash Calculator, which compares your redemption against the 0.7¢ figure above.
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