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Ranked by effective value per dollar at aircraft-related merchants.
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
0 merchants sit under Aircraft. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot at 8.2¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at aircraft-related merchants.
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
0 merchants sit under Aircraft. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot at 8.2¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at aircraft-related merchants.
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
0 merchants sit under Aircraft. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot at 8.2¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 8.2¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 5.7¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $895 | $281.20 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $795 | $203.34 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.8¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.7¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardUsbank | 4% cash back | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | $10 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 8.2¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 5.7¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $895 | $281.20 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $795 | $203.34 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.8¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.7¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardUsbank | 4% cash back | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | $10 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
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Amex
Chase
Wells Fargo
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 8.2¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 5.7¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $895 | $281.20 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $795 | $203.34 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.8¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.7¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardUsbank | 4% cash back | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | $10 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
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