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Mastercard cards ranked by earn rate on flights spending.
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Chase
Mastercard cards ranked by earn rate on flights spending.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Chase
Mastercard cards ranked by earn rate on flights spending.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Chase
Capital One
Citi
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Flights Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Secured RewardsCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $495 | $100 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 5x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| BMO EscapeBmo | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $150 | $12.50 | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Rewards for Good CreditCapital One | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
| Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard®Bank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Sam's Club MastercardSynchrony | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Citi
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Flights Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Secured RewardsCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $495 | $100 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 5x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| BMO EscapeBmo | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $150 | $12.50 | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Rewards for Good CreditCapital One | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
| Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard®Bank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Sam's Club MastercardSynchrony | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Citi
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Flights Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Secured RewardsCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $495 | $100 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 5x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| BMO EscapeBmo | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $150 | $12.50 | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Rewards for Good CreditCapital One | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
| Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard®Bank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Sam's Club MastercardSynchrony | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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