{"id":449778,"date":"2025-06-07T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T11:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=449778"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"south-america-reward-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/south-america-reward-points\/","title":{"rendered":"South America: How to Use Points and Miles for Your Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

South America<\/strong> attracts travellers in search of adventure, a change of scenery and spectacular landscapes, from the peaks of the Andes to the beaches of Colombia, from colonial cities to the jungles of the Amazon. Yet while the region offers unforgettable experiences, the costs associated with flights and accommodation can sometimes pump the brakes on many plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news? Your reward points can become a real lever for travelling further, more often, and at a lower cost. But you need to know how to use them wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we show you how Canadians can optimize their credit card points to explore South America in 2025, by focusing on the most rewarding programs, strategic itineraries, and the best travel tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Travel to South America Using Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Even though South America has fewer direct connections compared to other continents, several reward programs offer efficient access, especially from major Canadian cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel to South America with Aeroplan Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Aeroplan<\/a> program is an excellent option for planning a trip to South America, thanks to its extensive network of Star Alliance<\/a> partners, including Avianca, Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. These airlines make it easy to reach popular destinations such as Bogot\u00e1, Lima, Buenos Aires or Santiago, often with just one stopover from Canada, or even with direct flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the major advantages of Aeroplan is the possibility of adding a stopover<\/a> of up to 45 days for just 5,000 extra points on a one-way trip. This gives you the opportunity to visit two South American cities on the same trip, while maximizing the value of your points. For example, you could make a stopover in Panama City, Lima, or Bogot\u00e1, before reaching your final destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost in points depends on the distance travelled, according to Aeroplan\u2019s Flight Reward Chart between the “North America” zone and the “South America” zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some concrete examples of routes and distances, illustrating typical one-way prices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n