# Fly to Buenos Aires with Points 2026: Aerolineas Argentinas, American, and the SkyTeam path

Source: https://pointifytravels.com/blog/buenos-aires-flights-with-points-2026
Author: Pointify Research Team
Published: 2026-05-01

> Best ways to fly to Buenos Aires (EZE) on points and miles in 2026: Aerolineas Argentinas SkyTeam direct, American Airlines via AAdvantage, Avianca via Bogotá on LifeMiles. Hotels with points.

Buenos Aires (EZE) is Argentina's gateway and one of the most-cosmopolitan capitals in South America. American Airlines runs direct service from MIA, JFK, and DFW. United operates IAH-EZE direct. Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam member) and LATAM operate from various US hubs. The cheapest path is Avianca LifeMiles via Bogotá at 40,000 miles + ~$25 each way business class.

## Direct US-Buenos Aires service in 2026

| Route | Carrier | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIA-EZE | American Airlines, LATAM, Aerolineas Argentinas | Multiple daily |
| JFK-EZE | American Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas | Daily |
| DFW-EZE | American Airlines | Daily |
| IAH-EZE | United (seasonal) | 4x weekly |
| MEX-EZE | Aeromexico | Daily (option for connections) |

## Award routings: cheapest paths in 2026

| Routing | Mile cost (each way business) | Cash YQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American direct via AAdvantage | ~63,000 AA off-peak / 75,000 standard | ~$120 |
| LATAM direct MIA-EZE via AAdvantage | ~63,000 AA off-peak / 75,000 standard | ~$120 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas direct via Flying Blue (SkyTeam) | ~85,000-100,000 Flying Blue | ~$310 (AF YQ) |
| Aerolineas Argentinas direct via Delta SkyMiles | ~250,000-400,000 SkyMiles (dynamic) | ~$5.60 |
| Avianca via BOG on LifeMiles | 40,000 LifeMiles (Region 6) | ~$25 |
| United IAH-EZE on MileagePlus | ~50,000-70,000 (dynamic) | ~$5.60 |

## Hotels in Buenos Aires on points

- **Park Hyatt Buenos Aires:** Category 6, 25,000 World of Hyatt points/night — exceptional value at ~$500/night cash equivalent (2.0¢/point).
- **Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires:** Cash-only luxury; bookable via Amex FHR.
- **Alvear Palace Hotel:** Cash-only.
- **Hilton Buenos Aires:** ~50,000-70,000 Hilton points/night, Puerto Madero.
- **Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center:** Category 5, ~30,000 Bonvoy points/night.
- **Park Hyatt — opened 2024, original Palacio Duhau (existing under Park Hyatt brand):** Cat 6 at 25,000 Hyatt points/night.

## The Park Hyatt Buenos Aires sweet spot

The Park Hyatt Buenos Aires (Palacio Duhau) is one of the most-aspirational South American hotels bookable on points. The property occupies a Belle Epoque palace in Recoleta with extensive gardens and a dedicated cafe. At Cat 6 = 25,000 World of Hyatt points/night, this is one of the strongest cents-per-point hotel redemptions in the Americas.

## The Iguazu Falls onward

For travelers extending to Iguazu Falls (Iguazú from Argentina, Foz do Iguaçu from Brazil):

- **EZE-IGR (Iguazu, AR side):** 2-hour flight; ~$100-$300 cash one-way; ~7,500 LATAM Pass for award.
- **EZE-IGR via LATAM, Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSmart:** Multiple daily flights, plenty of inventory.

## Bottom line

For most points travelers, Avianca LifeMiles via Bogotá at 40,000 miles + ~$25 each way is the cheapest path to Buenos Aires. For premium-cabin experience, American Airlines direct via AAdvantage at 63,000 off-peak miles is the better product. The Park Hyatt Buenos Aires (Palacio Duhau) at 25,000 World of Hyatt points/night is the strongest hotel-points play — outstanding cents-per-point on aspirational Recoleta location.

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*Last verified by the Pointify research team on May 1, 2026, against current Avianca LifeMiles, AAdvantage, MileagePlus, and Flying Blue award rates. Aerolineas Argentinas partner saver inventory varies; verify before transferring miles.*

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