Award flights from New York JFK to South America
AwardTool saw award space on 12 routes from New York JFK to South America in the last 30 days, into 12 airports in 7 countries, on 14 programs. Lowest business class observed: 27,500 miles + $20.60, New York JFK to Lima (LIM), with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Prices observed – .
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- Routes with award space
- 12
- Countries reached
- 7
- Lowest business class
- 27,500 miles + $20.60
- JFK–LIM · AAdvantage
- Lowest economy
- 9,200 points + $20.90
- JFK–GEO · TrueBlue
- Lowest first class
- 27,500 miles + $20.60
- JFK–BOG · AAdvantage
Award routes from New York JFK to South America by destination country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Destination country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 5 | 27,500 miles + $20.60JFK–BOG · AAdvantage | 11,100 points + $20.60JFK–CTG · TrueBlue |
| Brazil | 2 | 50,000 points + $25.60JFK–GRU · Atmos | 18,000 miles + $5.60JFK–GRU · AAdvantage |
| Argentina | 1 | 60,000 miles + $29.00JFK–EZE · LifeMiles | 22,000 miles + $5.60JFK–EZE · AAdvantage |
| Chile | 1 | 55,500 miles + $59.75JFK–SCL · Flying Blue | 18,000 miles + $5.60JFK–SCL · AAdvantage |
| Ecuador | 1 | 165,100 miles + taxes varyJFK–GYE · Smiles · nonstop | 16,100 points + $15.60JFK–GYE · TrueBlue |
| Guyana | 1 | 89,300 miles + taxes not reportedJFK–GEO · Smiles | 9,200 points + $20.90JFK–GEO · TrueBlue |
| Peru | 1 | 27,500 miles + $20.60JFK–LIM · AAdvantage | 13,500 miles + $20.60JFK–LIM · AAdvantage |
Award routes from New York JFK to South America
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Flights within South America are not counted here.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Bogotá (BOG) | 13,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 309 dates | 27,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 309 dates | 27,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 303 dates | Yes | 9 |
| New York JFK to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 22,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 308 dates | 40,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 305 dates · Mixed cabin | 60,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 5 dates | Yes | 12 |
| New York JFK to Cali (CLO) | 36,900 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 322 dates | 98,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 257 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Not seen | 1 |
| New York JFK to Cartagena (CTG) | 11,100 points + $20.60TrueBlue · 318 dates | 27,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 298 dates | 27,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 294 dates | Yes | 12 |
| New York JFK to Georgetown (GEO) | 9,200 points + $20.90TrueBlue · 315 dates | 89,300 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 308 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| New York JFK to Guayaquil (GYE) | 16,100 points + $15.60TrueBlue · 318 dates | 113,800 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 324 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Yes | 2 |
| New York JFK to Lima (LIM) | 13,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 310 dates | 27,500 miles + $20.60AAdvantage · 310 dates | 50,000 points + $40.60Atmos · 151 dates | Yes | 11 |
| New York JFK to Medellín (MDE) | 35,300 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 318 dates | 92,000 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 222 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Yes | 1 |
| New York JFK to Pereira (PEI) | 36,000 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 325 dates | 108,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 305 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 22,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 312 dates | 57,500 miles + $12.80AAdvantage · 311 dates · Mixed cabin | 60,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 16 dates | Yes | 10 |
| New York JFK to Santiago (SCL) | 18,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 321 dates | 55,500 miles + $59.75Flying Blue · 119 dates | 233,200 points + $1,907.20Qantas · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 11 |
| New York JFK to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 18,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | 50,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 9 dates | 60,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 6 dates | Yes | 10 |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest awards by month from New York JFK to South America
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pointsJFK–CTG · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GIG · Atmos · 7 routes | 32,130 milesJFK–CTG · LifeMiles · 12 routes | 33,000 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 11,100 pointsJFK–CTG · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GIG · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 11,600 pointsJFK–CTG · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GIG · Atmos · 7 routes | 29,000 milesJFK–LIM · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 31,500 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 9,200 pointsJFK–GEO · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 33,200 milesJFK–CTG · SkyMiles · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 35,000 pointsJFK–BOG · Atmos · 7 routes | |
| 9,200 pointsJFK–GEO · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GIG · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 9,200 pointsJFK–GEO · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GIG · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 9,200 pointsJFK–GEO · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GRU · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 28,000 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 9,200 pointsJFK–GEO · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 33,000 milesJFK–GRU · AAdvantage · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 9,200 pointsJFK–GEO · TrueBlue · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GRU · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 35,000 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 13,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GRU · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 35,000 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 13,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 32,500 pointsJFK–GRU · Atmos · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 7 routes | |
| 13,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 11 routes | 33,000 milesJFK–GRU · AAdvantage · 7 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–BOG · AAdvantage · 11 routes | 27,500 milesJFK–CTG · AAdvantage · 6 routes |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space from New York JFK to South America
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 10 | 89,300 miles + taxes not reportedJFK–GEO · Smiles | 31,000 miles + taxes not reportedJFK–CTG · Smiles |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7 | 27,500 miles + $20.60JFK–LIM · AAdvantage | 13,500 miles + $20.60JFK–LIM · AAdvantage |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7 | 50,000 points + $25.60JFK–GRU · Atmos | 17,500 points + $40.60JFK–CTG · Atmos |
| Delta SkyMiles | 7 | 56,000 miles + $91.66JFK–BOG · SkyMiles | 12,000 miles + $20.60JFK–CTG · SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 7 | 38,500 miles + $74.75JFK–BOG · Flying Blue | 19,000 miles + $74.75JFK–CTG · Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7 | 50,000 points + $55.55JFK–LIM · Virgin Atlantic | 25,000 points + $55.55JFK–LIM · Virgin Atlantic |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 6 | 32,130 miles + $49.00JFK–CTG · LifeMiles | 15,720 miles + $49.00JFK–CTG · LifeMiles |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 6 | 43,600 points + $44.00JFK–CTG · Qantas | 20,700 points + $44.00JFK–CTG · Qantas |
| United MileagePlus | 6 | 60,500 miles + $20.60JFK–LIM · MileagePlus | 20,300 miles + $20.60JFK–CTG · MileagePlus |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 5 | 40,000 points + $90.71JFK–CTG · Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $90.71JFK–CTG · Aeroplan |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 5 | 94,000 points + $113.88JFK–BOG · Club Premier | 37,000 points + $113.88JFK–BOG · Club Premier |
| Etihad Guest | 5 | 99,999 miles + $33.50JFK–GRU · Etihad Guest | 28,000 miles + $48.50JFK–CTG · Etihad Guest |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 3 | — | 9,200 points + $20.90JFK–GEO · TrueBlue |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1 | 77,250 Avios + taxes not reportedJFK–GRU · Privilege Club | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reportedJFK–GRU · Privilege Club |
Transferable points to South America
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to South America, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
Questions about award flights from New York JFK to South America
What's the lowest business-class award from New York JFK to South America AwardTool has seen?
27,500 miles + $20.60, New York JFK to Lima (LIM), with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space on that route on 310 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from New York JFK to South America AwardTool has seen?
9,200 points + $20.90, New York JFK to Georgetown (GEO), with JetBlue TrueBlue, which showed economy award space on that route on 315 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in South America had award space from New York JFK?
Colombia with 5 routes, Brazil with 2 routes, Argentina with 1 route, Chile with 1 route, Ecuador with 1 route, Guyana with 1 route and Peru with 1 route, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in South America had award space from New York JFK?
Bogotá (BOG), Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE), Cali (CLO), Cartagena (CTG), Georgetown (GEO), Guayaquil (GYE), Lima (LIM), Medellín (MDE) and 4 other airports, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards from New York JFK to South America lowest?
Departures in Jan 2027: 27,500 miles JFK to BOG with American Airlines AAdvantage, open on 31 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space from New York JFK to South America?
GOL Smiles (10 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (7 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (7 routes), Delta SkyMiles (7 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (7 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7 routes) and 8 other programs. GOL Smiles had the most routes.