Deal of the day: Book premium economy seats to Paris from 34,000 Chase points

If you’re dreaming of a trip to Paris, you’re in luck. This week, we have found wide availability of low-cost Air France premium economy awards for the rest of 2026 through early 2027. Whether you’re hoping for a late-summer holiday or winter in France, there are plenty of options available.

And, you can save a few thousand points if you take advantage of a limited-time transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France-KLM Flying Blue.

(Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.)

TPG’s deal of the day basics

eiffel tower — CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY

Airline: Air France
Routes: Wide availability from multiple U.S. hubs, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Denver International Airport (DEN), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Washington, D.C.-area Dulles International Airport (IAD), New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Best way to book: Through the Air France website
Price: 40,000 Flying Blue miles points one-way (plus $233 in taxes and fees) for premium economy fares, or 34,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points with the 20% transfer bonus (ends May 27)
Cash price: From $969 in premium economy
Travel dates: Various dates in late 2026 and early 2027

How to find and book TPG’s deal of the day

We recommend starting your search with the handy Seats.aero tool to narrow down your options. Then, head to the airline’s website to confirm award availability and book your tickets.

Seats.aero Air France availability — SEATS.AERO

As you can see, there’s availability on a large number of routes from multiple U.S. hubs to CDG for 40,000 Flying Blue miles.

We found this deal on various dates from August 2026 onward, and there’s wide-open availability throughout the first few months of 2027.

Air France award availability — AIR FRANCE

Even better, Chase is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Flying Blue through May 27 — meaning you could transfer just 34,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to your Flying Blue account to earn the 40,000 miles needed to book a one-way flight. If you don’t have Chase Ultimate Rewards points, you can also transfer from all of the major credit card programs, including Amex Membership Rewards points and Citi ThankYou Rewards, at a 1:1 ratio.

Just remember that transfers are irreversible, so always confirm award availability with the airline before transferring your rewards.

How to earn the points or miles required for TPG’s deal of the day

Air France premium economy — Air France 777 Premium Economy. ETHAN KLAPPER/THE POINTS GUY

The following cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points on everyday purchases, and they offer welcome bonuses to help you rack up rewards fast:

Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees): Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees): Earn 100,000 bonus point safter spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

With offers starting at 75,000 points, you could earn more than enough for this redemption with a single welcome bonus.

Bottom line

With a flight deal this good, you’ll have plenty of cash left over to explore Paris and the rest of France on your trip. If you’re hoping to maximize the current transfer bonus from Chase to Flying Blue, be sure you act before May 27, since that’s when the limited-time bonus ends.

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