Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
@dan_whitmer
You can transfer World of Hyatt points to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account using the “Convert Points to Miles” option on Hyatt’s “Air & Auto” page. Transfers start at 5,000 Hyatt points, in return for 2,000 Rapid Rewards points, and you can transfer additional points in 1,250-point increments, for a corresponding 500 Rapid Rewards points.
How to Transfer Hyatt Points to Southwest
- Go to Hyatt’s “Air & Auto” page: Click the “Convert Existing Points to Miles” option and log into your World of Hyatt account.
- Select Southwest: Choose Southwest Airlines from the “Airline” dropdown and enter your Rapid Rewards member number.
- Choose a denomination: Select the number of Hyatt points you wish to transfer to Southwest Rapid Rewards from the “Points to Convert” dropdown.
- Review and confirm your request: Double-check all transfer details, then click “Convert” to finalize your request.
When you convert 50,000 Hyatt points or more, you’ll get an extra 5,000 Rapid Rewards points on top of your transferred points. Transfers can take 6 to 8 weeks to process, so plan ahead if you want to book flights.
Is It Worth It to Transfer Hyatt Points to Southwest?
Hyatt points are worth about 2.1 cents each when redeemed for hotel stays, meaning 1,250 points are worth roughly $26.25 in bookings. However, if you transfer those 1,250 points to Southwest, you’ll receive only 500 Rapid Rewards points, worth about $6.05, resulting in a loss of $18.80.
If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub’s in-depth reviews of World of Hyatt and Southwest Rapid Rewards.
People also ask
How can I transfer Hyatt points?
You can transfer Hyatt points by downloading and completing a "Points Combining Request Form" from Hyatt’s website and emailing it to Hyatt for processing. Once received, approval and processing of the transfer request may take approximately two to four weeks.
How to Transfer Hyatt Points
- Get the request form: Visit the World of Hyatt website and download the “Point Combining Request form.”
- Fill out the "Point Combining Request Form": Provide details such as your name,...
How much are 100,000 Hyatt points worth?
100,000 Hyatt points are worth an average of $2,100 when redeemed for hotel stays, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your World of Hyatt points when you redeem them for hotel stays, but there are multiple redemption options available.
How Much Hyatt Points Are Worth
| Number of Hyatt Points | Average Value |
| 100,000 | $2,100 |
What is the best way to use Hyatt points?
The best way to use Hyatt points is to redeem them for free nights at Hyatt hotels. Hyatt points are worth 2.1 cents each, on average, meaning that 10,000 Hyatt points are worth roughly $210 in hotel reservations.
How to Redeem Hyatt Points for Free Nights
To redeem Hyatt points for free nights, log in to your World of Hyatt account, enter your destination and travel dates, and make sure to select “Use Points” before clicking...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystDid we answer your question?
Important Disclosures
Ad Disclosure: Certain offers that appear on this site originate from paying advertisers. For full transparency, here is a list of our current advertisers.
Advertisers compensate WalletHub when you click on a link, or your application is approved, or your account is opened. Advertising impacts how and where offers appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear and their prevalence). At WalletHub we try to present a wide array of offers, but our offers do not represent all financial services companies or products.
Advertising enables WalletHub to provide you proprietary tools, services, and content at no charge. Advertising does not impact WalletHub's editorial content including our best picks, reviews, ratings and opinions. Those are completely independent and not provided, commissioned, or endorsed by any company, as our editors follow a strict editorial policy.