Avianca LifeMiles Award Sale
Costa Rica for 2,750 miles?! There is an Avianca Lifemiles Award Sale now through Jan. 26, 2026 and it can get you to parts of Latin America for as little as 2,400 miles plus taxes and fees. The Colombia-based airline is already known for its affordable award rates. And with these added discounts, it doesn't get much cheaper for international travel. There are even routes to Europe and business class seats on offer. Just be sure to note the airline's cancellation fees and policies, and keep in mind that business class may look a little different on this airline. (Read a review by Derrick from the Facebook group archives.)
How to Earn Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles aren’t hard to get your hands on, with most of the major transferable currencies allowing points transfers to the program. You can transfer points directly to Avianca from the following transferrable currencies at a 1:1 ratio.
- Amex Membership Rewards
- Bilt Rewards
- Capital One Miles
- Citi ThankYou Points
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Wells Fargo Rewards
Capital One also currently has a 15% transfer bonus, so you can transfer your miles at a rate of 1:1.15. With the exception of Marriott Bonvoy, most transfers should be instant.
Offer Details
Discounted one-way award flights are available between select U.S. cities and Central and South America and Europe. There are also non-U.S. routes available.
- Booking period: Now through Jan. 26, 2026
- Travel dates: Jan. 22, 2026, through May 31, 2026
- Blackout dates: March 29, 2026, through April 5, 2026
- Cost: Economy fares start at 2,400 LifeMiles, and business fares begin around 13,540 LifeMiles.
- Note: You must be an Avianca LifeMiles members based in the U.S. to search and book. It's free to join the rewards program.
Other terms: Stopovers aren’t permitted. Members may redeem up to eight tickets per account. Availability is limited. Learn more here.
Award Flights From 2,400 Miles
More than 200 routes are included in the sale, with many departing from U.S. cities like Miami, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco and others.
Here’s a small slice of some routes and pricing:
Basic or Light Mileage Fares
- Miami (MIA) → Medellin (MDE): 2,400 LifeMiles
- New York (JFK) → Cartagena (CTG): 3,210 LifeMiles
- Los Angeles (LAX) → Guatemala City (GUA): 3,460 LifeMiles
- Washington (IAD) → Buenos Aires (EZE): 9,010 LifeMiles
- Paris (CDG) → Mexico City (MEX): 16,610 LifeMiles
- Miami (MIA) → Barcelona (BCN): 28,790 LifeMiles
Business Mileage Fares
- Orlando (MCO) → Bogota (BOG): 16,860 LifeMiles
- San Francisco (SFO) → Quito (UIO): 16,030 LifeMiles
- Miami (MIA) → San Jose (SJO): 20,960 LifeMiles
- San Francisco (SFO) → Panama City (PTY): 38,400 LifeMiles
- Dallas (DFW) → Madrid (MAD): 56,310 LifeMiles
How To Book The Sale
Login to your account on Avianca’s website to run your award search. Select “Use miles” and then “Travel with miles.” Be sure to search for one-way flights. Select your preferred fare class.
Input your desired cities and click “Dates.” This will populate the LifeMiles calendar. Sale dates are highlighted in red (though availability may still be limited).
Select your preferred date to hone in on routes for that day. Members of the Club LifeMiles and LifeMiles+ subscription programs can snag even deeper discounts.
Also note fare differences, which may offer more flexibility and other perks.
Avianca LifeMiles Award Sale: ToP Thoughts
Avianca is more of a no-frills airline, but if you are comfortable with that, it's hard to find a better deal than this for an international flight. If booking, just be sure to note cancellation policies. Let us know in the ToP Facebook group if you book any of these fares.
