Fly to South America with Capital One Miles

Capital One Miles transfer to 12 programs that showed award space to 26 airports in South America from outside South America in the last 30 days, on 191 routes. Lowest business class from Europe: ≈ 63,750 Capital One miles + $418.80 taxes (63,750 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Madrid (MAD) to Bogotá (BOG).

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Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.

Partner programs with award space
12
Routes with award space
191
Lowest economy from Europe
≈ 17,000 Capital One miles
LHR–GRU · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
Lowest business class from Europe
≈ 63,750 Capital One miles
MAD–BOG · Flying Blue 1:1
Lowest first class from Europe
≈ 299,300 Capital One miles
CDG–EZE · Qantas 1:1 · mixed cabin from ≈ 221,100 Capital One miles

Capital One partners with award space to South America

Each program's ratio (Capital One miles 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.

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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 Capital One miles they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.

Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessPanama City (PTY) to Medellín (MDE)15,000 miles + $100.25≈ 15,000242
BusinessPanama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)15,000 miles + $100.25≈ 15,000240
BusinessPanama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG)15,000 miles + $101.45≈ 15,000227
Premium EconomyAtlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG)23,210 miles + $48.50≈ 23,21030
Premium EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)43,310 miles + $53.00≈ 43,31024
Premium EconomyMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)45,480 miles + $53.00≈ 45,48026
EconomyPanama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)7,000 miles + $98.65≈ 7,000216
EconomyPanama City (PTY) to Medellín (MDE)8,000 miles + $98.65≈ 8,000212
EconomyPanama City (PTY) to Santa Cruz (VVI)11,000 miles + $87.55≈ 11,000173

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessNew York JFK to Lima (LIM)50,000 points + $55.55≈ 50,000141
BusinessAtlanta (ATL) to Lima (LIM)50,000 points + $55.55≈ 50,000134
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Lima (LIM)50,000 points + $55.55≈ 50,00082
FirstCancun (CUN) to Lima (LIM)171,500 points + $101.39≈ 171,5003
Premium EconomyMadrid (MAD) to Bogotá (BOG)34,000 points + $263.27≈ 34,00057
Premium EconomyAmsterdam (AMS) to Bogotá (BOG)34,000 points + $387.01≈ 34,00055
Premium EconomyParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lima (LIM)34,000 points + $322.89≈ 34,00047
EconomyLondon Heathrow (LHR) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)17,000 points + $357.57≈ 17,000116
EconomyAmsterdam (AMS) to Lima (LIM)17,000 points + $274.56≈ 17,00095
EconomyParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lima (LIM)17,000 points + $291.05≈ 17,00095

Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · ~1-2 days

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)29,000 points + $44.00≈ 29,00065
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)40,500 points + $68.33Mixed cabin≈ 40,500247
BusinessOrlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG)43,600 points + $44.00≈ 43,600240
FirstMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)78,400 points + $268.00≈ 78,400109
FirstAmsterdam (AMS) to Santiago (SCL)216,500 points + $581.08Mixed cabin≈ 216,5001
FirstParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Santiago (SCL)216,500 points + $669.43Mixed cabin≈ 216,5001
Premium EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)36,200 points + $60.63≈ 36,200278
Premium EconomyOrlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG)36,200 points + $60.63≈ 36,200235
Premium EconomyMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)36,200 points + $84.66≈ 36,200206
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)13,800 points + $44.00≈ 13,800240
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)20,700 points + $44.00≈ 20,700278
EconomyOrlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG)20,700 points + $44.00≈ 20,700250

Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessPanama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG)40,000 points + $95.65≈ 40,000327
BusinessPanama City (PTY) to Lima (LIM)40,000 points + $95.65≈ 40,000323
BusinessWashington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG)40,000 points + $90.71≈ 40,000322
FirstWashington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG)40,000 points + $90.71≈ 40,0008
FirstAtlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG)50,000 points + $90.71≈ 50,0007
FirstNewark (EWR) to Lima (LIM)50,000 points + $90.71Mixed cabin≈ 50,0005
Premium EconomyMontreal (YUL) to Lima (LIM)30,000 points + $106.50≈ 30,000256
Premium EconomyWashington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG)43,900 points + $90.71≈ 43,900326
Premium EconomyChicago O’Hare (ORD) to Bogotá (BOG)44,200 points + $90.71≈ 44,200330
EconomyAtlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG)20,000 points + $91.96≈ 20,000330
EconomyWashington Dulles (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG)20,000 points + $90.71≈ 20,000326
EconomyPanama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG)20,000 points + $95.65≈ 20,000325

Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)24,390 miles + $55.90≈ 24,390318
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)27,150 miles + $49.00≈ 27,150326
BusinessFort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE)30,790 miles + $49.00≈ 30,790320
EconomyFort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE)8,550 miles + $49.00≈ 8,550320
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)9,870 miles + $49.00≈ 9,870322
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)10,570 miles + $55.90≈ 10,570317

TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessLisbon (LIS) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)135,000 miles + $88.96≈ 135,000315
BusinessLisbon (LIS) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)135,000 miles + $88.96≈ 135,000299
BusinessPorto (OPO) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)135,000 miles + $77.66≈ 135,000297
EconomyLondon Heathrow (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)38,000 miles + $258.17≈ 38,000330
EconomyRome (FCO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)38,000 miles + $121.81≈ 38,000328
EconomyLondon Heathrow (LHR) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)38,000 miles + $257.82≈ 38,000326

Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessMexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG)17,200 points + $89.75≈ 17,200329
BusinessMexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)85,300 points + $75.74≈ 85,300321
BusinessMexico City (MEX) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE)93,800 points + $75.74≈ 93,800306
Premium EconomyMexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG)15,000 points + $89.75≈ 15,000322
Premium EconomyMexico City (MEX) to Lima (LIM)16,900 points + $90.56≈ 16,900303
Premium EconomyMexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)31,800 points + $75.74≈ 31,800302
EconomyMexico City (MEX) to Bogotá (BOG)15,000 points + $89.75≈ 15,000330
EconomyMexico City (MEX) to Lima (LIM)15,000 points + $90.56≈ 15,000328
EconomyMexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)25,000 points + $75.74≈ 25,000329

Etihad Guest: 1:1 · ~1 day

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)30,000 miles + $48.50≈ 30,00064
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)40,000 miles + $48.50≈ 40,000249
BusinessNew York JFK to Cartagena (CTG)45,000 miles + $53.00Mixed cabin≈ 45,00077
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG)15,000 miles + $48.50≈ 15,000107
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)23,000 miles + $48.50≈ 23,000196
EconomyNew York JFK to Cartagena (CTG)28,000 miles + $48.50≈ 28,000179

JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:0.6 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
EconomyFort Lauderdale (FLL) to Guayaquil (GYE)7,600 points + $10.60≈ 12,667318
EconomyFort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín (MDE)7,700 points + $20.60≈ 12,834318
EconomyNew York JFK to Georgetown (GEO)9,200 points + $20.90≈ 15,334315

Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessIstanbul (IST) to Bogotá (BOG)75,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 75,000321
BusinessMadrid (MAD) to Bogotá (BOG)100,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 100,000320
BusinessFrankfurt (FRA) to Bogotá (BOG)100,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 100,000312
EconomyIstanbul (IST) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)50,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 50,000324
EconomyIstanbul (IST) to Bogotá (BOG)50,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 50,000323
EconomyLisbon (LIS) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)65,000 miles + taxes not reported≈ 65,000328

Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessDoha (DOH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)70,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 70,000120
BusinessNew York JFK to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)77,250 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 77,250137
BusinessMiami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)77,250 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 77,250100
EconomyNew York JFK to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)25,750 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 25,750265
EconomyMiami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)25,750 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 25,750232
EconomyDoha (DOH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)35,000 Avios + taxes not reported≈ 35,000230

Emirates Skywards: 1:0.75 · Instant

CabinRouteAward priceCapital One miles neededDates seen
BusinessMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)36,000 miles + $268.00≈ 48,000111
BusinessDubai (DXB) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)106,000 miles + $842.75≈ 141,334196
BusinessDubai (DXB) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE)106,000 miles + $842.75≈ 141,334191
Premium EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)32,000 miles + $95.00≈ 42,66736
Premium EconomyDubai (DXB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)95,000 miles + $211.03≈ 126,6672
EconomyMiami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG)10,000 miles + $95.00≈ 13,33451
EconomyDubai (DXB) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)32,500 miles + $211.03≈ 43,334291
EconomyDubai (DXB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)32,500 miles + $211.03≈ 43,334267

Capital One miles 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.

Capital One miles 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.

  • Paraguay: 2 routes
  • Uruguay: 2 routes
  • Bolivia: 1 route
  • Guyana: 1 route
  • Suriname: 1 route

Questions about flying to South America with Capital One miles

How many Capital One miles do I need to fly business class to South America?

The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed into South America from Europe in the last 30 days was 63,750 miles + $418.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Madrid (MAD) to Bogotá (BOG): ≈ 63,750 Capital One miles 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.

How many Capital One miles do I need to fly economy to South America?

The lowest economy award AwardTool observed into South America from Europe in the last 30 days was 17,000 points + $357.57 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, London Heathrow (LHR) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU): ≈ 17,000 Capital One miles 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 Capital One transfer partners had award space to South America?

Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 98 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), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1, 41 routes), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1, 37 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 22 routes) and 4 other programs, counting published routes into South America with award space in the last 30 days.

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Ratios and transfer times are copied as written from AwardTool's transfer partner list, last reviewed Aug 27, 2026. Banks add and drop partners and change ratios, so confirm the current terms with the bank before you transfer.

Award figures come from AwardTool's cached award searches across 29 loyalty programs, observed in the last 30 days. Each price is the lowest one-way award seen per passenger, with taxes and fees in USD. A missing value means AwardTool hasn't seen that award recently, not that none exists.

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