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Best credit card for Flights & hotels (US)

Ranked by net reward rate. Each pick lists the exact percentage you earn at Flights & hotels (US), plus any caps or fine print to watch.

The top 3

US
Premium
Chase
Chase Sapphire Preferred
VISA
#1 pick

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

Best entry-tier travel earn rates with Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers.

Rate at Flights & hotels (US)
5x portal / 2x other
Annual fee
$95
US
Capital One
Capital One Venture
VISA

Capital One Venture

Capital One

Simpler structure, 15+ airline transfer partners.

Rate at Flights & hotels (US)
2x flat / 5x via portal
Annual fee
$95
US
Bank of America
Bank of America Travel Rewards
VISA

Bank of America Travel Rewards

Bank of America

Best no-fee option, especially with Preferred Rewards bumps.

Rate at Flights & hotels (US)
1.5x flat (no fee)
Annual fee
None

FAQ

Which credit card gives the highest reward at Flights & hotels (US)?

Chase Sapphire Preferred pays 5x portal / 2x other on Flights & hotels (US). Best entry-tier travel earn rates with Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers.

Are there any caps or limits I should know about?

Most cards cap their boosted-category cashback. The ranking below already accounts for caps in the per-merchant note. For uncapped earn at Flights & hotels (US), look for cards with "Unlimited" in the description.

Should I get a new card just for one merchant?

Only if your annual spend at that merchant is high enough to clear the joining fee. As a rule of thumb: a 5% boost on ₹1,00,000 / $1,000 of annual spend = ₹5,000 / $50 — which justifies most no-fee or sub-₹1,000 fee cards.