Fly to South America in business for 45,000 miles each way
Book through Avianca LifeMiles · Source date 2026-06
Each way
45,000 mi
Round trip
90,000 mi
Baseline value estimate
$900
planning estimate, round trip
If the cash fare for this business trip to South America exceeds the $900 baseline estimate shown here, an available award at 90,000 miles round trip may be worth checking. Compare taxes, fees, and booking restrictions before transferring points.
90,000 mi
Round trip, per person: estimated at $900 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
- 1
Find the saver space first
Check the award seat is actually there before you move a single point: transfers are almost never reversible.
Search Avianca LifeMiles space on seats.aero - 2
Then earn or move a feeder currency
Transfers 1:1 to Avianca LifeMiles from Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou Points, Wells Fargo Rewards.
Cards that earn these points16 cards
Amex Membership RewardsCapital One milesCiti ThankYou PointsWells Fargo Rewards - 3
Transfer, then book
Move the points to Avianca LifeMiles 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
- No fuel surcharges
- Avianca's home turf, good space
At our conservative floor these miles are worth about $900 round trip . If you find an award at 90,000 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
LifeMiles devalued three times in 15 months (latest Apr 2026); northern hubs (Bogota/Lima) can still hit ~35k but deep-south (Buenos Aires/Santiago) now lands at 45k+. Confirm the current band before you transfer — book it if the price is right.
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.
Run my trip: freeRelated sweet spots
To South America · Business
50,000 mi via Air Canada Aeroplan
To South America · Economy
20,000 mi via Air Canada Aeroplan
To Europe · Business
63,000 mi via Avianca LifeMiles
To Southeast Asia · Business
78,000 mi via Avianca LifeMiles
Honest answers
How many miles to fly business to South America?
Which program books this award?
What's the catch with this sweet spot?
How we make money, honestly: we may earn a commission if you apply for a card through one of our links, and a small commission if you book a hotel through one of our links. Both at no cost to you. Our ranking never depends on payout fields. A “pay cash” verdict earns us nothing by itself; if you then book a hotel through one of our links, we may earn a commission. Offers and terms change constantly; always confirm current details on the provider's site before booking.