Fly to South America in economy for 20,000 miles each way
Book through Air Canada Aeroplan · Source date 2026-06
Each way
20,000 mi
Round trip
40,000 mi
Baseline value estimate
$400
planning estimate, round trip
If the cash fare for this economy trip to South America exceeds the $400 baseline estimate shown here, an available award at 40,000 miles round trip may be worth checking. Compare taxes, fees, and booking restrictions before transferring points.
40,000 mi
Round trip, per person: estimated at $400 at our planning baseline. Actual redemption value can differ.
New to this? A saver award is the lowest standard award price an airline publishes (availability is limited). cpp (cents per point) is what each point is worth when redeemed: cash value ÷ points × 100.
Before booking, compare the same dates, cabin, bags, and cancellation terms. Confirm live award space, taxes and cash fees, your balance, and transfer timing. The example price does not reserve a seat.
How to actually book it
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Find the saver space first
Check the award seat is actually there before you move a single point: transfers are almost never reversible.
Search Air Canada Aeroplan space on seats.aero - 2
Then earn or move a feeder currency
Transfers 1:1 to Air Canada Aeroplan from Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Bilt Rewards.
Cards that earn these points14 cards
Chase Ultimate RewardsAmex Membership RewardsCapital One milesBilt Rewards - 3
Transfer, then book
Move the points to Air Canada Aeroplan and ticket the saver award right away while the seat is held.
Not sure which currency to earn? Compare the transfer-partner guides to see how each one is valued.
Why this route is worth checking
- Distance-based; northern South America is the cheap band
- Stopover for +5k
At our conservative floor these miles are worth about $400 round trip . If you find an award at 40,000 miles round trip, compare that estimate with the cash fare and any award fees. A higher cash fare may make points worth considering; a lower fare may favor paying cash.
The honest catch
20k covers the 0-2,500mi band (Colombia/Ecuador); deep-south (Argentina/Chile) jumps to 30k+. South America was spared in the June 2026 deval.
Is this the right move for you?
Run your exact dates and the cash price you see. We'll tell you honestly whether this sweet spot beats just paying cash.
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Honest answers
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