{"id":19677,"date":"2026-07-11T00:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T00:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=19677"},"modified":"2026-07-11T00:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T00:00:04","slug":"avianca-lifemiles-sweet-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-lifemiles-sweet-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Great Avianca LifeMiles Sweet Spots \u2014 and the Best Ways to Earn the Miles to Book Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Avianca is Colombia's flag carrier and one of the largest airlines in South America. LifeMiles, the airline's loyalty program, has become quite popular among points and miles enthusiasts due to its numerous sweet spots.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of Star Alliance, Avianca lets you redeem LifeMiles for travel on any alliance member airline to destinations around the globe. Combine that with how easy it is to earn LifeMiles and the lack of carrier-imposed surcharges, and the program can be a strong option for booking both domestic and international award travel.<\/p>\n<p>Here's everything to know about Avianca LifeMiles award pricing and some of the best LifeMiles redemptions.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Earn_Avianca_LifeMiles\">How To Earn Avianca LifeMiles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to partnerships with a wide range of companies, from airlines to retailers, there are dozens of ways to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/earn-avianca-lifemiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn Avianca LifeMiles<\/a>. For example, you can earn LifeMiles on Avianca and Star Alliance flights or even <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/onerewards\/content\/us\/en\/earn-rewards\/miles\/aviancaairlines\" rel=\"noopener\">credit stays at IHG properties<\/a> to your LifeMiles account.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are even easier ways to amass a significant stash of Avianca LifeMiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91731\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/399\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91731 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A red-and-white Avianca Airbus A319 sits at an airport with a cloudy, blue sky as a backdrop. (Image courtesy of Avianca)\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A319-18-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Avianca<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Transfer_flexible_rewards_points_to_LifeMiles\">Transfer flexible rewards points to LifeMiles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avianca partners with several rewards programs, allowing members to transfer points to their LifeMiles account:<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">100:115<div class=\"tt-bonus\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/avianca-lifemiles\/lifemiles-transfer-bonus\/\">15% transfer bonus through August 31, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/brex-rewards-guide\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brex Cash<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:2<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>HSBC Rewards<div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,250:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo (Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca (LifeMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>These partnerships make LifeMiles one of the more accessible airline currencies and create opportunities to combine points from multiple programs to book an award flight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/dfed8cb4-d376-4c8b-aed4-1997afa3d66a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" data-exit=\"ccw\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-COV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4206696d-827e-44e5-bfc0-d0ce86822875.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFind Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028085\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$325<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n        <li>5X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>3X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid car rentals booked through amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on cruises booked and paid through amextravel.com\r\n        <li>1X on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/consolidate-transferable-points-award-ticket\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Consolidate Transferable Points for an Award Ticket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Buy_Avianca_LifeMiles_sometimes_with_a_bonus\">Buy Avianca LifeMiles (sometimes with a bonus)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avianca runs some pretty <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/buy-lifemiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">lucrative buy LifeMiles promotions<\/a>, often offering large bonuses that can significantly boost your balance. While these offers pop up throughout the year, you can purchase LifeMiles at any time, even without a promotion.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to buy miles, it\u2019s probably worth waiting. Avianca sometimes offers bonuses of up to 200%, which can dramatically lower your cost per mile.<\/p>\n<p>Without a promotion, LifeMiles typically cost around 3.3 cents each. It's a steep price compared to what you would pay during a bonus sale.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sign_up_for_a_co-branded_Avianca_LifeMiles_credit_card\">Sign up for a co-branded Avianca LifeMiles credit card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An easy way to earn LifeMiles without transferring points is to apply for a co-branded Avianca credit card. Avianca offers two credit cards for U.S. applicants, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/airlines\/avianca-credit-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">each with a generous sign-up bonus<\/a>. Here's a quick overview of their welcome offers and respective earning rates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"233\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/avianca-credit-card-offers\/\">avianca lifemiles American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Elite Card<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sign-up bonus:<\/strong> Get up to 100,000 Welcome bonus miles* \u2014 60,000 miles after spending $4,500 in the first 90 days plus an additional 40,000 miles after spending $25,000 in the first 365 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong> 3X on Avianca and LifeMiles purchases, 2X on travel and restaurant purchases, and 1X on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $249<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra perks:\u00a0<\/strong>Complimentary Silver elite status and LifeMiles+ subscription<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"233\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.cardless.com\/schumer\/premium-249-avianca\/rates_and_fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"232\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/avianca-credit-card-offers\/\">avianca lifemiles American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sign-up bonus:<\/strong> Get 40,000 Welcome bonus miles* after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earning rates:<\/strong> 2X on Avianca and LifeMiles purchases, 2X on groceries and restaurant purchases, and 1X on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra perks:\u00a0<\/strong>Complimentary Silver elite status and LifeMiles+ subscription<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"232\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.cardless.com\/schumer\/premium-99-avianca\/rates_and_fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-first-electronic-bank\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CardArt-AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressEliteCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"avianca lifemiles American Express\u00ae Elite Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">avianca lifemiles American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Elite Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Get up to 100,000 Welcome bonus miles* \u2014 60,000 miles after spending $4,500 in the first 90 days plus an additional 40,000 miles after spending $25,000 in the first 365 days.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='avianca lifemiles American Express\u00ae Elite Card' data-ccid=\"233\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressEliteCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$249<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n  <li>Earn 3x miles on avianca or lifemiles purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>Earn 2x miles on restaurant and other travel purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>Earn 1x on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CardArt-AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"avianca lifemiles American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">avianca lifemiles American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Get 40,000 Welcome bonus miles* after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='avianca lifemiles American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"232\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2x miles on avianca or lifemiles purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2x miles on groceries and restaurant purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>1x on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Avianca_LifeMiles_Award_Charts\">Avianca LifeMiles Award Charts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major devaluations \u2014 including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/avianca-lifemiles\/award-devaluation-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener\">three in just over a year<\/a> \u2014 have left LifeMiles a shadow of what it used to be. While a few solid redemption opportunities remain, the days of reliably finding outsized value are largely gone. However, with more than <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">two dozen partner airlines<\/a>, it's still a program worth looking into.<\/p>\n<p>Avianca award flights are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/what-is-dynamic-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">priced dynamically<\/a>, while partner awards seem to follow a loose set of pricing bands rather than a traditional award chart. In practice, pricing can vary dramatically between similar routes, making it difficult to predict what an award will cost without searching.<\/p>\n<p>However, travelers with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/lifemiles-plus-subscription\/\" rel=\"noopener\">LifeMiles+ subscription<\/a> can get a discount of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/avianca-award-redemption-discount\/\" rel=\"noopener\">up to 25% off on Avianca-operated flights<\/a> and up to 10% off on Star Alliance flights. This helps bring prices back down to earth, even when devaluations have made pricing more variable.<\/p>\n<p>To help set expectations, we've summarized common pricing patterns based on recent searches. These aren't official award rates, and you may occasionally find prices that fall outside the ranges shown below.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"LifeMiles_pricing_tofrom_the_contiguous_United_States\">LifeMiles pricing to\/from the contiguous United States<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Award pricing tends to fall within certain ranges depending on the destination region. However, recent searches show considerably more variation than we've been accustomed to seeing.<\/p>\n<p>For example, economy awards between the U.S. and Europe price anywhere from 44,000 to 58,000 LifeMiles, while flights to Asia fall between 54,000 and 65,000 miles. Business-class pricing can vary even more dramatically (if you can even find availability) depending on the routing and destination.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"LifeMiles_award_chart_for_US_domestic_flights\">LifeMiles award chart for U.S. domestic flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Domestic United awards illustrate just how much LifeMiles pricing has changed. While some short-haul flights still price at 7,500 LifeMiles, these bargains are far less common than they once were. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/avianca-lifemiles\/us-award-devaluation-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet's analysis of 1,225 domestic United routes<\/a> found just 140 routes pricing at 7,500 miles and only a single route still available for 6,500 miles after the 2025 devaluation. Meanwhile, more than half of the routes analyzed priced at 15,000 miles each way.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge is that pricing no longer appears to follow a consistent pattern. Similar routes can price very differently, making it difficult to estimate award costs without running a search.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"LifeMiles_awards_outside_the_US\">LifeMiles awards outside the U.S.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While not the absolute best Star Alliance carrier award chart in this category, LifeMiles still features some decent redemptions. Additionally, the lack of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/avoid-surcharges-award-flights\/\" rel=\"noopener\">carrier-imposed surcharges<\/a> makes these sweet spots even &#8230; sweeter. There are some redemptions where LifeMiles may not have the lowest price in terms of miles, but using the currency may save you hundreds of dollars in fees.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Avianca-operated flights can provide surprisingly good value. While Avianca uses dynamic pricing rather than a traditional award chart, booking well in advance can unlock attractive redemption rates throughout Latin America and on the airline's long-haul routes.<\/p>\n<p>As for partner awards, one of the biggest drawbacks is availability. LifeMiles doesn't always display the same Star Alliance award space as programs such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a>. Before transferring points, it's worth comparing availability across multiple programs to confirm that the flights you want are actually bookable through LifeMiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/find-airline-partner-award-availability\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Find Partner Airline Award Availability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Value_Avianca_LifeMiles_Sweet_Spots\">Best Value Avianca LifeMiles Sweet Spots<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While LifeMiles pricing can be inconsistent, a handful of awards stand out for their relatively low mileage requirements. Here are some of the best values when redeeming LifeMiles.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Domestic_United_awards\">Domestic United awards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the days of booking United domestic routes for just 6,500 LifeMiles are effectively over, Avianca LifeMiles can still offer solid value on domestic United awards. AwardWallet found around 140 routes pricing at 7,500 LifeMiles each way instead, including some short-haul and connecting itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>However, these 7,500-mile awards can be a bit quirky. AwardWallet found routes pricing at 7,500 miles across a surprisingly wide range of distances \u2014 from just 290 miles all the way up to 2,100 miles flown \u2014 which means pricing doesn't always follow a logical distance-based pattern.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Grand Junction (GJT) via Denver (DEN) for just 7,500 LifeMiles on United, or just 6,750 LifeMiles if you have a LifeMiles+ subscription.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262803\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/224\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262803 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-scaled.png\" alt=\"A flight from SLC to GJT stopping in DEN rings up at 7,500 LifeMiles. \" width=\"750\" height=\"224\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-750x225.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-900x269.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-1536x460.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.47.21-PM-2048x613.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of LifeMiles<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, the same United-operated flight booked through MileagePlus would cost double \u2014 15,000 miles each way, even when booking a saver award. That said, taxes and fees on United are just $5.60, while they run around $58 via LifeMiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/190\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262804 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM.png\" alt=\"That same flight booked via United MileagePlus costs 15,000 miles; double what LifeMiles is charging. \" width=\"750\" height=\"190\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM.png 2121w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM-750x190.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM-900x227.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM-768x194.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM-1536x388.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-6.48.51-PM-2048x518.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you're flexible and willing to dig around, you can still stumble across some excellent domestic United redemptions for far fewer miles than United MileagePlus would charge for the same flight.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"West_Coast_to_Hawaii_in_economy_from_18150_LifeMiles\">West Coast to Hawaii in economy from 18,150 LifeMiles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Who doesn't love the idea of taking a trip to Hawaii? Generally, LifeMiles isn't one of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/airlines\/book-hawaii-with-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best ways to fly to Hawaii using miles<\/a>. However, we found that prices from the West Coast run 18,150 LifeMiles, and if you time it with an Avianca transfer bonus, a mediocre redemption becomes a little more appealing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262810\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/178\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262810 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-scaled.png\" alt=\"Award search results SFO to HNL\" width=\"750\" height=\"178\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-750x178.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-900x213.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-1536x364.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.46.37-PM-2048x485.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of LifeMiles<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>While there can be better ways to book these same awards, LifeMiles is a decent option during a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/avianca-lifemiles\/lifemiles-transfer-bonus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">LifeMiles transfer bonus<\/a> or buy LifeMiles sale.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"US_to_South_America_starting_at_14150_LifeMiles_in_economy\">U.S. to South America, starting at 14,150 LifeMiles in economy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avianca offers solid redemptions on its partner carriers to South America, especially Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Keep in mind that Avianca redemptions for its own flights can sometimes be poor value, but decent options do pop up. For example, this flight from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Bogota (BOG) is just 14,150 LifeMiles in economy.<\/p>\n<p>Avianca also regularly runs <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/avianca-lifemiles\/award-sale\/\" rel=\"noopener\">award sales on its own flights<\/a>, so it's worth checking whether your destination is on sale before booking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/172\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262812 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-scaled.png\" alt=\"Award search results from IAD to BOG\" width=\"750\" height=\"172\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-750x172.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-900x206.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-768x176.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-1536x352.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-10.57.44-PM-2048x469.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of LifeMiles<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"US_to_Europe_in_business_class_for_around_75000_LifeMiles_sometimes_less\">U.S. to Europe in business class for around 75,000 LifeMiles (sometimes less)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you're flying to Europe or flying from the West Coast of the United States, you'll pay around 75,000 miles for business class. Compared to what many carriers charge, this is still a solid deal.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an example itinerary from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) for 75,080 LifeMiles:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/310\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262814 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-scaled.png\" alt=\"Award search results of JFK to LIS\" width=\"750\" height=\"310\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-750x310.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-900x372.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-1536x635.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.04.51-PM-2048x847.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of LifeMiles<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Another example itinerary is Washington, D.C. (DCA) to Frankfurt (FRA) via Toronto (YYZ) in Air Canada business class for 69,000 LifeMiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262820\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/354\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262820 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-scaled.png\" alt=\"Avianca award redemption results for Air Canada flight\" width=\"750\" height=\"354\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-750x354.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-900x424.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-at-11.16.47-PM-2048x965.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of LifeMiles<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"US_to_Central_America_on_Avianca\">U.S. to Central America on Avianca<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avianca's own flights can provide excellent value. During our searches, we found flights from Houston (IAH) to El Salvador (SAL), available for just 8,050 LifeMiles in economy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_264718\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/238\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-264718 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"Award booking search results for flight on Avianca from IAH to SAL\" width=\"750\" height=\"238\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-750x238.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-900x286.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-768x244.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-1536x488.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-11.32.29-AM-2048x650.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of LifeMiles<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Since Avianca uses dynamic pricing on its own flights, these rates aren't guaranteed. Still, if you're traveling to Central America, it's worth checking Avianca-operated flights before transferring points. Finding an international award for roughly 8,000 LifeMiles is one of the better values available in the program.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefits_and_Pitfalls_of_the_Avianca_LifeMiles_Program\">Benefits and Pitfalls of the Avianca LifeMiles Program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with all frequent flyer programs, Avianca has its pros and cons.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Avianca_LifeMiles_pros\">Avianca LifeMiles pros<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No fuel surcharges on Star Alliance partner awards.<\/li>\n<li>The majority of Star Alliance partner awards can be booked online with relative ease.<\/li>\n<li>No close-in booking fees.<\/li>\n<li>Can split flights with connections into business and economy, which often saves miles.<\/li>\n<li>Buy up to 60% of the miles required for an award via LifeMiles + Cash.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/do-avianca-lifemiles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">LifeMiles won\u2019t expire<\/a> if you have qualifying activity in your account within 12 months of the last mile earned. Additionally, transferring points from another program typically counts as a qualifying activity.<\/li>\n<li>Regular bonuses on purchased miles allow you to buy miles for less than 1.3 cents per mile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Avianca_LifeMiles_cons\">Avianca LifeMiles cons<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contacting customer service to handle reservations is difficult and can be an unpleasant experience.<\/li>\n<li>Flat $25 booking fee across most awards, which is not displayed until checkout.<\/li>\n<li>High award change ($30 to $250 depending on fare and destination) and cancellation fees ($30 to $100 depending on the fare).<\/li>\n<li>Avianca doesn\u2019t allow <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/beginners-guide-stopover-open-jaw\/\" rel=\"noopener\">stopovers or open jaws<\/a> on award flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avianca\u2019s call center is challenging to deal with if you need to book an award over the phone. The $25 booking fee is unfortunate and annoying for LifeMiles awards on domestic United itineraries, which otherwise incur no fees other than the required TSA fee.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it is bearable given the lack of other fees on award tickets. Conversely, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the change and cancellation fees<\/a> are on the higher side compared to other programs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141144\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-141144 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sam-Lopez-Unsplash-Avianca-wing-over-San-Francisco-featured.jpg\" alt=\"an Avianca plane wing seen from the plane window while flying over San Francisco\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sam-Lopez-Unsplash-Avianca-wing-over-San-Francisco-featured.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sam-Lopez-Unsplash-Avianca-wing-over-San-Francisco-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sam-Lopez-Unsplash-Avianca-wing-over-San-Francisco-featured-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sam-Lopez-Unsplash-Avianca-wing-over-San-Francisco-featured-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Sam Lopez\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avianca LifeMiles isn't the powerhouse loyalty program it once was. Multiple devaluations have eliminated many of the program's best sweet spots, and award pricing is far less predictable than it used to be.<\/p>\n<p>That said, LifeMiles can still be worth considering in the right circumstances. The program's extensive transfer partnerships, frequent mileage sales, and lack of carrier-imposed surcharges make it easy to acquire and potentially valuable for select redemptions. Travelers willing to compare prices, search multiple dates, and remain flexible may still uncover solid value on domestic United flights, Avianca-operated routes, and some international award tickets.<\/p>\n<p>LifeMiles is no longer a program worth blindly transferring points to, but it's a useful tool to have in your award-travel arsenal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_To_Earn_Avianca_LifeMiles\">How To Earn Avianca LifeMiles<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Transfer_flexible_rewards_points_to_LifeMiles\">Transfer flexible rewards points to LifeMiles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buy_Avianca_LifeMiles_sometimes_with_a_bonus\">Buy Avianca LifeMiles (sometimes with a bonus)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sign_up_for_a_co-branded_Avianca_LifeMiles_credit_card\">Sign up for a co-branded Avianca LifeMiles credit card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Avianca_LifeMiles_Award_Charts\">Avianca LifeMiles Award Charts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#LifeMiles_pricing_tofrom_the_contiguous_United_States\">LifeMiles pricing to\/from the contiguous United States<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#LifeMiles_award_chart_for_US_domestic_flights\">LifeMiles award chart for U.S. domestic flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#LifeMiles_awards_outside_the_US\">LifeMiles awards outside the U.S.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Value_Avianca_LifeMiles_Sweet_Spots\">Best Value Avianca LifeMiles Sweet Spots<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Domestic_United_awards\">Domestic United awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#West_Coast_to_Hawaii_in_economy_from_18150_LifeMiles\">West Coast to Hawaii in economy from 18,150 LifeMiles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#US_to_South_America_starting_at_14150_LifeMiles_in_economy\">U.S. to South America, starting at 14,150 LifeMiles in economy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#US_to_Europe_in_business_class_for_around_75000_LifeMiles_sometimes_less\">U.S. to Europe in business class for around 75,000 LifeMiles (sometimes less)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#US_to_Central_America_on_Avianca\">U.S. to Central America on Avianca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Benefits_and_Pitfalls_of_the_Avianca_LifeMiles_Program\">Benefits and Pitfalls of the Avianca LifeMiles Program<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Avianca_LifeMiles_pros\">Avianca LifeMiles pros<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Avianca_LifeMiles_cons\">Avianca LifeMiles cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avianca LifeMiles isn&#8217;t the powerhouse program it once was, but travelers can still find value on select Star Alliance, United, and Avianca award flights. 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