Avianca LifeMiles
You can move points into Avianca LifeMiles from American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards, U.S. Bank Rewards and Wells Fargo Rewards, all at 1:1.
- Transfers in from
- 6
- bank currencies
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Avianca
- Published value
- 1.3 to 1.55¢
- a mile, from 4 publishers
- Status tiers
- 4
- Red to Diamond
The best use of Avianca LifeMiles miles
Sweet spot
SWISS business class New York to Zurich
63,530 miles one way
New York JFK to Zurich on SWISS, one way
No fuel surcharges on Star Alliance partner awards; $25 booking fee.
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Which points transfer to Avianca LifeMiles
| From | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Almost instantly |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | Almost instant |
| Citi ThankYou Rewards | 1:1 | Immediate |
| U.S. Bank Rewards | 1:1 | Most by the next business day, up to 72 hours |
| Wells Fargo Rewards | 1:1 | Almost instant |
Before you transfer
- Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
- Ratios change. Issuers add and drop partners and run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
- "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
- Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Membership
- When miles expire
- Miles expire after 12 months without earning activity (24 months for elite members and co-brand cardholders); redeeming miles does not extend them.
- Status tiers
- Red
- Silver
- Gold
- Diamond
Questions about Avianca LifeMiles
Which points transfer to Avianca LifeMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1), Bilt Rewards (1:1), Capital One Miles (1:1), Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:1), U.S. Bank Rewards (1:1) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1).
How much are Avianca LifeMiles miles worth?
About 1.35¢ each in a typical redemption, so 10,000 miles are worth about $135.
Do Avianca LifeMiles miles expire?
Miles expire after 12 months without earning activity (24 months for elite members and co-brand cardholders); redeeming miles does not extend them.
Is Avianca LifeMiles in an airline alliance?
Yes, Star Alliance.
What's the best use of Avianca LifeMiles miles?
A well-known sweet spot: SWISS business class New York to Zurich, for 63,530 miles one way. The price moves with demand; that's a typical one.
What are the Avianca LifeMiles status tiers?
Red, Silver, Gold and Diamond, lowest first.