Book with Avianca LifeMiles
New York → Dubai
- Low Price
- 90k points + $75
- Broader Availability
- Limited only
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Avianca LifeMiles
Compare Star Alliance business-class awards while watching LifeMiles’ search defaults, support requirements and cancellation costs.
Find better flights with your points
Avianca LifeMiles calls its rewards currency miles. We use “points” for prices and comparisons throughout this site. Transfer instructions retain the program’s official terminology.
Know the program
Avianca LifeMiles at a glance
Best uses
- Compare LifeMiles with Aeroplan and United for Star Alliance business-class flights.
- Favor trips you expect to keep: award changes and cancellations can be costly.
Can you change or cancel?
- Changes generally cost $150; cancellation can cost $50–$200 per ticket. Check the fee for your ticket before paying.
- Use the LifeMiles Contact Centre for refunds.
Business class · one way
What could your points book?
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Chicago → Cancún
- Low Price
- 30k points + $36
- Broader Availability
- Limited only
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Los Angeles → Bogotá
- Low Price
- 80k points + $46
- Broader Availability
- Limited only
What does Broader Availability mean?
The upper end of the typical award price range. Flights on most dates were available between the Low Price and this amount. Actual prices and availability vary by date.
Researched prices; confirm flights and pricing with the airline. Research details
Example value of your points
New York → Dubai · Business Class · One way
Book through Avianca LifeMiles
Estimated purchase price
$1,800
Book with Avianca LifeMiles points
90k points + $75
90k points = $1,725
$1,800 purchase price − $75 fees
1.9 cents per point
Illustrative example. Confirm actual fares and award pricing for your dates.
Build your balance
How to earn points
1,000 bank points → 1,000 miles
1,000 bank miles → 1,000 miles
1,000 bank points → 1,000 miles
1,000 bank points → 1,000 miles
1,000 bank points → 1,000 miles
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Personal · Earns Avianca LifeMiles rewards directly
Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card
- Earn 2 miles per dollar on eligible travel and restaurant purchases.
Up to 100,000 welcome bonus miles
60,000 miles after $4,500 in 90 days; another 40,000 after $25,000 in the first 365 days.
Welcome bonus last confirmed Oct 17, 2026
Card details & offer termsEarn through travel and partners
- Avianca and Star Alliance flights: Provide your LifeMiles number on eligible paid flights; earning depends on the airline and fare class.
Partner opportunities
Airlines worth checking
| Destination focus | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Europe — Lufthansa | An alternative bank-transfer booking option to compare with Aeroplan and United. |
| Japan — ANA | Select ANA in the search filters if its flights are missing from Smart Search. |
From search to booking
Find and book on lifemiles.com
- Open Flights on LifeMiles. Enter your full route and select business class.
- Try individual airline filters. Smart Search can omit useful flights. Check the relevant airline and Star Alliance options for more results or lower prices.
- Save the ticket conditions. Keep the change/cancellation terms with your booking; contact LifeMiles for refund assistance.
Keep your points working
Managing your miles
Mileage expiration
- For general members, qualifying earning activity normally extends validity for 12 months. Redeeming miles alone does not extend it; elite and card exceptions can apply.
Family pooling
- Free family transfers require an eligible elite or cenit group leader; general membership alone is not enough.
Who can join?
- The adult leader can add one other adult and up to five children; the leader controls transfers.
Find your next award flight
Explore researched pricesSources and review · October 18, 2026
Flight examples use our ongoing pricing research. Cash comparisons are illustrative estimates rounded up to the next $100. Bank ratios use eligible transfer-enabled accounts and the premium Citi tier; check your bank guide for eligibility.
- LifeMiles: flight redemption options
- Frequent Miler: Smart Search airline filters (secondary)
- Frequent Miler: current award change and cancellation fees (secondary)
- Avianca: LifeMiles refund channel
- Frequent Miler: LifeMiles+ waiver ended for new members (secondary)
- Cardless: LifeMiles Elite card offer and earning
- Upgraded Points: mileage-expiration policy (secondary)
- LifeMiles: family-pooling eligibility