LifeMiles Award Chart
LifeMiles pricing guide for 2026
Avianca LifeMiles uses an unpublished region-based award chart for Star Alliance partner flights. The program is known for no fuel surcharges on any partner redemption, frequent mileage sales with discounts up to 75% off, and competitive pricing on Star Alliance business and first class awards.
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | To | Economy | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Domestic | Short-haul (< 500 mi) | 6,500-10,000 | — | 15,000-20,000 | One-way |
| US Domestic | Cross-country | 10,000-12,500 | — | 20,000-27,500 | One-way |
| North America | Central America / Colombia | 16,000-25,000 | 35,000-45,000 | — | One-way |
| North America | South America | 25,000-35,000 | 50,000-65,000 | — | One-way |
| North America | Europe | 35,000-45,000 | 63,000-80,000 | 100,000-120,000 | One-way |
| North America | North Asia (Japan/Korea) | 40,000-47,000 | 85,000-90,000 | 110,000-120,000 | One-way |
| North America | Southeast Asia | 42,000-50,000 | 90,000-100,000 | 120,000-130,000 | One-way |
| North America | Australia / NZ | 45,000-55,000 | 90,000-100,000 | — | One-way |
| North America | Middle East / Africa | 42,000-55,000 | 78,000-90,000 | — | One-way |
| Europe | Asia | 35,000-45,000 | 63,000-75,000 | — | One-way |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with lifemiles
Lufthansa First Class
100,000-120,000Book Lufthansa First Class from the US to Europe for 100,000-120,000 LifeMiles one-way with zero fuel surcharges. Cash prices exceed $8,000.
ANA Business Class to Japan
85,000-90,000ANA business class from the US to Japan for 85,000-90,000 LifeMiles one-way. No fuel surcharges saves hundreds vs booking through other programs.
Colombian Domestic & South America
16,000+Avianca's home territory means excellent availability. Flights to Colombia from the US start at 16,000 miles one-way in economy.
Buying Miles on Sale
Up to 75% offLifeMiles runs frequent sales where you can purchase miles for as low as 1.2-1.5 cents each (sometimes less), making premium cabin redemptions extremely cheap.
Tips for Maximizing Value
LifeMiles charges zero fuel surcharges on ALL partner redemptions — this is the program's biggest advantage.
LifeMiles frequently sells miles at a steep discount (up to 75% off). Buy during sales to lock in cheap premium cabin flights.
Amex, Citi, and Capital One all transfer to LifeMiles at 1:1. Marriott Bonvoy transfers at 3:1.
Mixed-cabin awards are allowed — book economy for one segment and business for another in a single booking.
LifeMiles does not allow free stopovers. Each segment must be a direct connection or separate booking.
How to Earn LifeMiles
Credit card programs that transfer to LifeMiles
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LifeMiles have an award chart?
LifeMiles uses an unpublished region-based award chart for Star Alliance partner flights. While the full chart is not publicly posted, pricing is relatively consistent for each route and cabin class. Use the LifeMiles search tool to check exact pricing for your route.
Does LifeMiles charge fuel surcharges?
No. LifeMiles charges zero fuel surcharges on all partner airline redemptions. This is the program's single biggest advantage and can save you hundreds of dollars per ticket compared to other programs that pass through carrier-imposed surcharges.
How many LifeMiles for business class to Europe?
Business class from North America to Europe costs approximately 63,000-80,000 LifeMiles one-way depending on the specific route and airline. Select routes on United Polaris from the East Coast can price as low as 45,000 miles.
Which credit cards transfer to LifeMiles?
Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One Miles all transfer 1:1 to LifeMiles. Marriott Bonvoy also transfers at a 3:1 ratio (60,000 Marriott = 20,000 LifeMiles + 5,000 bonus).
Can you buy LifeMiles?
Yes, and this is a key strategy. LifeMiles runs frequent sales where miles can be purchased for 1.2-1.5 cents each, sometimes even less. Buying miles on sale and redeeming for business or first class can yield incredible value — sometimes under 2 cents per mile for a $10,000+ ticket.
How does LifeMiles compare to other Star Alliance programs?
LifeMiles is one of the best Star Alliance programs for premium cabin redemptions because of zero fuel surcharges and the ability to buy miles cheaply during sales. For round-trip awards, ANA may offer lower base rates, but LifeMiles wins for one-way flexibility and total cost when surcharges are factored in.
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