Airline Transfer Partner

Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Avianca

Citi’s flexible Citi ThankYou Points points move to LifeMiles at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1 Citi ThankYou Points points becomes 1 LifeMiles miles. No active transfer bonus right now — set an alert to catch the next one.

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Avianca

LifeMiles

Avianca

Ratio

1:1

Partner Type

Airline

Program CPP

1.9¢

Current Bonus

None

How many miles do I get?

Citi ThankYou Points points transferredLifeMiles miles receivedApprox. cash value
10,00010,000~$190
25,00025,000~$475
50,00050,000~$950
100,000100,000~$1,900

Approximate cash value is based on Pointify’s 1.9¢ average redemption for Citi ThankYou Points. Actual value depends on the redemption — premium cabin awards on Avianca often yield 3–8¢ per point.

Best ways to use Avianca miles

BusinessUS to Europe (round-trip)

Avianca LifeMiles Star Alliance Awards

LifeMiles prices many Star Alliance flights well below United rates — great for Lufthansa and Swiss.

63,000points

How to transfer Citi ThankYou Points to LifeMiles

  1. 1

    Confirm award availability on Avianca before transferring — seats can disappear quickly and transfers are one-way.

  2. 2

    Log in to your Citi account at the Citi ThankYou Points transfer hub.

  3. 3

    Select Avianca (LifeMiles) as the destination and enter your LifeMiles loyalty number.

  4. 4

    Choose the amount (1:1 ratio — every 1 Citi ThankYou Points points becomes 1 LifeMiles miles) and confirm. Most transfers post instantly or within a few hours.

  5. 5

    Complete the booking on the Avianca website using your newly transferred miles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Citi ThankYou Points to Avianca?+

The transfer ratio is 1:1 — every 1 Citi ThankYou Points points becomes 1 LifeMiles miles.

How long does a transfer from Citi ThankYou Points to LifeMiles take?+

Most Citi transfers to Avianca post instantly or within a few hours. Some partners can take 1–2 business days during high-volume periods, so we recommend transferring only after you have confirmed award space.

Is there a current transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou Points to Avianca?+

No active bonus from Citi ThankYou Points to Avianca is listed today, but bonuses are run throughout the year. Set a price and bonus alert to be notified the moment one activates.

Can I transfer Citi ThankYou Points points back if I change my mind?+

No. Transfers from Citi ThankYou Points to LifeMiles are one-way and irreversible. Always confirm award availability with Avianca before initiating the transfer.

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