Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Citi TY to Avianca LifeMiles

Move ThankYou Points to Avianca LifeMiles at 1:1 — typically worth 1.5 cpp (50% uplift vs the Citi TY portal).

AirlineStar AllianceRatio 1:11.5 cpp

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 ThankYou Points

$375

via Avianca LifeMiles at 1.5 cpp

vs $250 in the Citi TY portal

50,000 ThankYou Points

$750

via Avianca LifeMiles at 1.5 cpp

vs $500 in the Citi TY portal

100,000 ThankYou Points

$1,500

via Avianca LifeMiles at 1.5 cpp

vs $1,000 in the Citi TY portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Avianca LifeMiles is a budget-friendly Star Alliance program. No fuel surcharges, consistent award chart, and good availability make it a favorite for US → Europe business class at 63K one-way.

1US → Europe business one-way for 63K — no fuel surcharges
2US → Caribbean economy at 15K one-way
3Mileage sale promos — 50%+ bonus multiple times per year

Example redemptions — Citi TY → Avianca LifeMiles

Redemption	Citi TY needed	Cash value	cpp
US → Europe business one-way JFK → FRA business on Lufthansa	63,000	$3,200	5.1 cpp
US → South America business one-way MIA → BOG business on Avianca	63,000	$2,500	4.0 cpp
US → Caribbean economy one-way MIA → SJU economy on partner	15,000	$350	2.3 cpp

Booking tips

1No fuel surcharges — total cost is just 2-3 taxes in cash ($50-$100 typical).
2Buy LifeMiles directly during 145% bonus promos for 1.1 cpp — sometimes cheaper than transfer.
3Partner search on lifemiles.com is reliable but spotty; cross-check with ANA tools.

Cards that earn ThankYou Points

Citi Double CashNo annual fee · Citi Citi Strata Premier Card$95 annual fee · Citi

Other ways to earn Avianca LifeMiles points

Avianca LifeMiles also accepts transfers from 1 other transferable-points program. Compare ratios and use whichever balance you have available.

Capital One → Avianca LifeMiles1:1 ratio · 1.5 cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Citi TY to Avianca LifeMiles?⌄

Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Avianca LifeMiles at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 ThankYou Points become 50,000 Avianca LifeMiles points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Avianca LifeMiles points redeem at approximately 1.5 cents per point when used for airline awards. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $750 in travel value — an 50% uplift over the Citi TY portal (1 cpp).

How long does the Citi TY to Avianca LifeMiles transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Citi TY to Avianca LifeMiles post within minutes to 24 hours. Confirm partner availability first — transfers are not reversible, so lock in the award before moving points.

Which credit cards earn ThankYou Points?⌄

The Citi Double Cash, Citi Strata Premier Card all earn ThankYou Points that transfer to Avianca LifeMiles.

Is it better to transfer or use the Citi TY portal?⌄

Transferring to Avianca LifeMiles at 1.5 cpp beats the Citi TY portal rate of 1 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially partner awards with good space), transfer is the higher-value path.