One of the most common questions I get (besides “How do you survive traveling with six kids?”) is:
“How do you find such good deals using points?”
And while I’d love to say I have some kind of magical Disney fairy godmother sprinkling pixie dust on our travel plans… the truth is, I’ve just found one amazing tool that does the heavy lifting.
It’s called PointsYeah — and YES, it’s as fun and useful as it sounds.
This totally free website helps you search across all major travel rewards programs and credit card points, so you can find the best flight deals without spending hours digging through airline websites. I’ve been using it for a while, but just recently I scored one of my best wins ever: a $350 flight for just 4,500 points.
Here’s how it works, why I love it, and how YOU can use it to start stretching your points way further (hello, free family vacations).
Wait… What Is PointsYeah?
PointsYeah basically keeps track of everything for you, so you don’t have to.
Instead of opening up five different tabs and manually searching award space across Amex, Chase, Capital One, and all your airline accounts (who has time for that?!), you just plug in your route and dates. PointsYeah does the rest.
It searches dozens of programs at once and spits out the best point redemptions available, whether that’s through your credit card travel portal or a transfer partner like British Airways or Singapore Airlines.
Spoiler: this is how people are booking first class for economy points, or scoring flights to Europe for under 20,000 points roundtrip.
Why It’s My #1 Tool for Booking with Points
There are a lot of award tools out there, but here’s why PointsYeah has become my ride-or-die:
1. It’s Free (and actually good)
No subscription. No upsell. Just smart results and super fast searches. It’s like having a travel-savvy bestie who’s really good at math.
2. It Works with ALL the Cards
In our house, we’ve got a bit of a credit card mix—Chase Sapphire, Amex Gold, Capital One Venture—and PointsYeah covers them all. It also checks major airline and hotel programs (perfect if you’ve got those random Alaska or JetBlue miles lying around).
3. It Spots Hidden Deals (that you’d totally miss otherwise)
Like the time it told me to transfer Amex points to British Airways Avios to book a domestic flight on American Airlines. That 4,500-point redemption saved us over $300. That’s what I call a mom win.
4. It’s Built for Flexible (aka Real Life) Travel
Traveling with kids? Flexibility is our middle name. PointsYeah lets you easily search surrounding dates and airports so you can snag the best value—even if it means flying on a Tuesday instead of a Saturday. (Which we usually prefer anyway. Fewer crowds. Fewer meltdowns.)
Tips for Using PointsYeah Like a Pro
If you want to get the most out of this magical little site, here’s what I recommend:
Search in Incognito Mode
Search engines can be sneaky. Using incognito keeps things clean and can help you avoid inflated prices when you search multiple times.
Use the Flexible Dates Calendar
Not tied to a specific day? Check the calendar view—it’ll show you the best deals across multiple dates and help you avoid peak-point pricing.
Know Your Transfer Partners
You don’t have to memorize them all, but understanding where your points can go is key. For example, Amex points transfer to 18+ airlines. PointsYeah makes this feel less overwhelming and even kind of fun.
Check Back Often
Award space changes all the time, just like Target clearance shelves. I like to pop in once a week just to see what’s out there (especially when we’re dreaming up our next family trip).
Whether you’re just getting into travel rewards or you’re deep in the points game, this tool makes the process easy, fast, and kind of addictive.
Go check it out at www.pointsyeah.com. Play around. Search some dream destinations. And then message me when you book your first too-good-to-be-true flight—because I’ll want to cheer you on!
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