Fly to South America with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 10 programs that showed award space to 25 airports in South America from outside South America in the last 30 days, on 168 routes. Lowest business class from North America: ≈ 10,750 Amex points + $89.75 taxes (17,200 points with Aeromexico Club Premier at 1:1.6), Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 10
- Routes with award space
- 168
- Lowest economy from North America
- ≈ 8,550 Amex points
- FLL–MDE · LifeMiles 1:1
- Lowest business class from North America
- ≈ 10,750 Amex points
- MEX–BOG · Club Premier 1:1.6
- Lowest first class from North America
- ≈ 40,000 Amex points
- IAD–BOG · Aeroplan 1:1
Amex partners with award space to South America
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes into South America where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within South America are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 98 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 82 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 74 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 72 | Amex to Qantas |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 59 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 51 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 37 | Amex to Club Premier |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 11 | Amex to TrueBlue |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 7 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 5 | Amex to Skywards |
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Lowest awards to South America by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into South America in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Panama City (PTY) to Medellín (MDE) | 15,000 miles + $100.25 | ≈ 15,000 | 242 |
| Business | Panama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG) | 15,000 miles + $100.25 | ≈ 15,000 | 240 |
| Business | Panama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG) | 15,000 miles + $101.45 | ≈ 15,000 | 227 |
| Premium Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG) | 23,210 miles + $48.50 | ≈ 23,210 | 30 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 43,310 miles + $53.00 | ≈ 43,310 | 24 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 45,480 miles + $53.00 | ≈ 45,480 | 26 |
| Economy | Panama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG) | 7,000 miles + $98.65 | ≈ 7,000 | 216 |
| Economy | Panama City (PTY) to Medellín (MDE) | 8,000 miles + $98.65 | ≈ 8,000 | 212 |
| Economy | Panama City (PTY) to Santa Cruz (VVI) | 11,000 miles + $87.55 | ≈ 11,000 | 173 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG) | 40,000 miles + $89.67 | ≈ 40,000 | 90 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Quito (UIO) | 40,000 miles + $75.74 | ≈ 40,000 | 81 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Medellín (MDE) | 53,400 miles + $91.66 | ≈ 53,400 | 64 |
| First | Mexico City (MEX) to Quito (UIO) | 55,000 miles + $98.83 | ≈ 55,000 | 263 |
| First | Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG) | 55,000 miles + $113.45 | ≈ 55,000 | 117 |
| First | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 58,000 miles + $20.60 | ≈ 58,000 | 138 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Cartagena (CTG) | 33,200 miles + $20.60 | ≈ 33,200 | 286 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 36,100 miles + $20.60 | ≈ 36,100 | 326 |
| Premium Economy | Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) | 41,300 miles + $20.60 | ≈ 41,300 | 324 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Cartagena (CTG) | 12,000 miles + $20.60 | ≈ 12,000 | 288 |
| Economy | Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) | 16,800 miles + $20.60 | ≈ 16,800 | 324 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Quito (UIO) | 22,500 miles + $75.74 | ≈ 22,500 | 329 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Lima (LIM) | 50,000 points + $55.55 | ≈ 50,000 | 141 |
| Business | Atlanta (ATL) to Lima (LIM) | 50,000 points + $55.55 | ≈ 50,000 | 134 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Lima (LIM) | 50,000 points + $55.55 | ≈ 50,000 | 82 |
| First | Cancun (CUN) to Lima (LIM) | 171,500 points + $101.39 | ≈ 171,500 | 3 |
| Premium Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Bogotá (BOG) | 34,000 points + $263.27 | ≈ 34,000 | 57 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Bogotá (BOG) | 34,000 points + $387.01 | ≈ 34,000 | 55 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lima (LIM) | 34,000 points + $322.89 | ≈ 34,000 | 47 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 17,000 points + $357.57 | ≈ 17,000 | 116 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Lima (LIM) | 17,000 points + $274.56 | ≈ 17,000 | 95 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lima (LIM) | 17,000 points + $291.05 | ≈ 17,000 | 95 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 29,000 points + $44.00 | ≈ 29,000 | 65 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 40,500 points + $68.33Mixed cabin | ≈ 40,500 | 247 |
| Business | Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) | 43,600 points + $44.00 | ≈ 43,600 | 240 |
| First | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 78,400 points + $268.00 | ≈ 78,400 | 109 |
| First | Amsterdam (AMS) to Santiago (SCL) | 216,500 points + $581.08Mixed cabin | ≈ 216,500 | 1 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Santiago (SCL) | 216,500 points + $669.43Mixed cabin | ≈ 216,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 36,200 points + $60.63 | ≈ 36,200 | 278 |
| Premium Economy | Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) | 36,200 points + $60.63 | ≈ 36,200 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 36,200 points + $84.66 | ≈ 36,200 | 206 |
| Economy | Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 13,800 points + $44.00 | ≈ 13,800 | 240 |
| Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 20,700 points + $44.00 | ≈ 20,700 | 278 |
| Economy | Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) | 20,700 points + $44.00 | ≈ 20,700 | 250 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Panama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG) | 40,000 points + $95.65 | ≈ 40,000 | 327 |
| Business | Panama City (PTY) to Lima (LIM) | 40,000 points + $95.65 | ≈ 40,000 | 323 |
| Business | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG) | 40,000 points + $90.71 | ≈ 40,000 | 322 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG) | 40,000 points + $90.71 | ≈ 40,000 | 8 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG) | 50,000 points + $90.71 | ≈ 50,000 | 7 |
| First | Newark (EWR) to Lima (LIM) | 50,000 points + $90.71Mixed cabin | ≈ 50,000 | 5 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Lima (LIM) | 30,000 points + $106.50 | ≈ 30,000 | 256 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG) | 43,900 points + $90.71 | ≈ 43,900 | 326 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Bogotá (BOG) | 44,200 points + $90.71 | ≈ 44,200 | 330 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG) | 20,000 points + $91.96 | ≈ 20,000 | 330 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG) | 20,000 points + $90.71 | ≈ 20,000 | 326 |
| Economy | Panama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG) | 20,000 points + $95.65 | ≈ 20,000 | 325 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 24,390 miles + $55.90 | ≈ 24,390 | 318 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 27,150 miles + $49.00 | ≈ 27,150 | 326 |
| Business | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE) | 30,790 miles + $49.00 | ≈ 30,790 | 320 |
| Economy | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE) | 8,550 miles + $49.00 | ≈ 8,550 | 320 |
| Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 9,870 miles + $49.00 | ≈ 9,870 | 322 |
| Economy | Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 10,570 miles + $55.90 | ≈ 10,570 | 317 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG) | 17,200 points + $89.75 | ≈ 10,750 | 329 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 85,300 points + $75.74 | ≈ 53,313 | 321 |
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 93,800 points + $75.74 | ≈ 58,625 | 306 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG) | 15,000 points + $89.75 | ≈ 9,375 | 322 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Lima (LIM) | 16,900 points + $90.56 | ≈ 10,563 | 303 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 31,800 points + $75.74 | ≈ 19,875 | 302 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG) | 15,000 points + $89.75 | ≈ 9,375 | 330 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Lima (LIM) | 15,000 points + $90.56 | ≈ 9,375 | 328 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 25,000 points + $75.74 | ≈ 15,625 | 329 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Guayaquil (GYE) | 7,600 points + $10.60 | ≈ 9,500 | 318 |
| Economy | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE) | 7,700 points + $20.60 | ≈ 9,625 | 318 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Georgetown (GEO) | 9,200 points + $20.90 | ≈ 11,500 | 315 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 70,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 70,000 | 120 |
| Business | New York JFK to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 77,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 77,250 | 137 |
| Business | Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 77,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 77,250 | 100 |
| Economy | New York JFK to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 265 |
| Economy | Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 232 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 35,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 230 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 36,000 miles + $268.00 | ≈ 45,000 | 111 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 106,000 miles + $842.75 | ≈ 132,500 | 196 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 106,000 miles + $842.75 | ≈ 132,500 | 191 |
| Premium Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 32,000 miles + $95.00 | ≈ 40,000 | 36 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 95,000 miles + $211.03 | ≈ 118,750 | 2 |
| Economy | Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 10,000 miles + $95.00 | ≈ 12,500 | 51 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 32,500 miles + $211.03 | ≈ 40,625 | 291 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 32,500 miles + $211.03 | ≈ 40,625 | 267 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Amex points by country in South America
Countries in South America with award space from the bank's partner programs, by number of routes from outside South America.
- Fly to Brazil with Amex points69 routes
- Fly to Colombia with Amex points26 routes
- Fly to Argentina with Amex points19 routes
- Fly to Peru with Amex points19 routes
- Fly to Chile with Amex points18 routes
- Fly to Ecuador with Amex points10 routes
- Fly to Paraguay with Amex points2 routes
- Fly to Uruguay with Amex points2 routes
- Fly to Bolivia with Amex points1 route
- Guyana: 1 route
- Suriname: 1 route
Questions about flying to South America with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to South America?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed into South America from North America in the last 30 days was 17,200 points + $89.75 with Aeromexico Club Premier, Mexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG): ≈ 10,750 Amex points at the listed 1:1.6 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
How many Amex points do I need to fly economy to South America?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed into South America from North America in the last 30 days was 8,550 miles + $49.00 with Avianca LifeMiles, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE): ≈ 8,550 Amex points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to South America?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 98 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 82 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 74 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 72 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 59 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 51 routes), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6, 37 routes), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 11 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published routes into South America with award space in the last 30 days.