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Air to Marriott Bonvoy transfer guide

Review the Kotak Air to Marriott Bonvoy transfer ratio, timing, cap and booking checks before moving points.

KotakKotak Air
Hotel partnerMarriott Bonvoy
You transfer10,000Air pts
You receive3,333Marriott Bonvoy pts
1,000at 3:1 ratio2,00,000

One-way transfer — points move from card to partner only and cannot be moved back.

Ratio
3:1
Posting window
Varies
Transfer limit
Minimum 1,000 Air Miles; cap 1,00,000 Air Miles per year

Route brief

Source program
Kotak Air
Destination
Marriott Bonvoy
Ratio
3:1
10,000 source points
3,333 partner points
Posting window
Varies
Transfer limit
Minimum 1,000 Air Miles; cap 1,00,000 Air Miles per year

Check before moving Air points

The ratio matters after the redemption is real. Find the award room, calculate the amount, verify the account and submit only when ready to book.

  1. Confirm the redemption existsCheck Marriott Bonvoy for the exact award room, taxes, cancellation rules and passenger or guest names before moving points.
  2. Calculate the exact transfer amountUse the 3:1 ratio, Minimum 1,000 Air Miles; cap 1,00,000 Air Miles per year limit and the live booking price to avoid transferring stranded points.
  3. Verify the loyalty accountMatch the Marriott Bonvoy membership number and account name before submitting through the Air rewards portal.
  4. Transfer and book immediatelySubmit only when ready to book, track the issuer-stated timing posting window and complete the redemption as soon as points land.

Transfer decision notes

Estimated output
At the current 3:1 guide ratio, 10,000 Air points estimate 3,333 Marriott Bonvoy points before transfer bonuses, taxes or award-price changes.
Availability first
Confirm that the Marriott Bonvoy award room is visible, bookable and worth the taxes and cancellation rules before transferring.
Failure points
Account-name mismatches, an incorrect membership number, Minimum 1,000 Air Miles; cap 1,00,000 Air Miles per year, a variable posting window, repricing and sold-out inventory can break the booking plan.
Official route note
Official Kotak Air Miles partner-ratio (kotak.bank.in, checked 2026-06-21).

Stretch further — onward to airline miles

Marriott Bonvoy points transfer onward to airline partners, so Air points can reach airline miles in two hops. Marriott Bonvoy transfers to 38 airline partners, mostly at 3:1, with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points moved; United gets 10,000 bonus miles, while American, Avianca and Delta are excluded from that bonus. Ratios below are the end-to-end Air → Marriott Bonvoy → airline rate.

Onward transfer source
  • KrisFlyerAir → Marriott Bonvoy → KrisFlyer9:1
  • Etihad GuestAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Etihad Guest9:1
  • Qatar Privilege ClubAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Qatar Privilege Club9:1
  • The British Airways ClubAir → Marriott Bonvoy → The British Airways Club9:1
  • Flying BlueAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Flying Blue9:1
  • United MileagePlusAir → Marriott Bonvoy → United MileagePlus9:1
  • Asia MilesAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Asia Miles9:1
  • AeroplanAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Aeroplan9:1
  • JAL Mileage BankAir → Marriott Bonvoy → JAL Mileage Bank9:1
  • Qantas Frequent FlyerAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Qantas Frequent Flyer9:1
  • Miles & SmilesAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Miles & Smiles9:1
  • Royal Orchid PlusAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Royal Orchid Plus9:1
  • Fortune Wings ClubAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Fortune Wings Club9:1
  • Emirates SkywardsAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Emirates Skywards9:1
  • Saudia AlFursanAir → Marriott Bonvoy → Saudia AlFursan9:1
  • ShebaMilesAir → Marriott Bonvoy → ShebaMiles9:1

Questions and answers

How many Marriott Bonvoy points is 10,000 Air points?
At the 3:1 transfer ratio, 10,000 Kotak Air points convert to about 3,333 Marriott Bonvoy points before any transfer bonus. Ratios and award prices change, so confirm in the Kotak portal before moving points.
How long does the Air to Marriott Bonvoy transfer take?
Timing varies by partner once you confirm the transfer in the Kotak rewards portal. Only transfer after the award room is confirmed — the move cannot be reversed.
Can you transfer Marriott Bonvoy points back to Air?
No. Card-to-partner transfers are one-way and final. Move only the exact points you need for a booking you are ready to make.
Is there a cap on Air to Marriott Bonvoy transfers?
Minimum 1,000 Air Miles; cap 1,00,000 Air Miles per year. Check the issuer portal for the current cap, fees and any required registration before you transfer.
Is Air to Marriott Bonvoy a good transfer?
The 3:1 ratio loses value on the way out, so it is worth it only when Marriott Bonvoy has award space you cannot match more cheaply elsewhere. Confirm the booking first.

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