Best Credit Cards for avianca airlines in 2026
Cards ranked by effective value per dollar spent at avianca airlines.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Ranked by earn rate and redemption value, statement credits minus annual fees (weighted against a typical $30,000/year in total card spend), shopping portal bonuses when we recognize the merchant, matched benefits and promotional earn boosts. The ¢ per dollar column is the reward rate at Flights, after spend caps. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.

Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase
- +8x on Flights booked through the required portal — points worth 1.8¢ each
- +Annual fee $795. Other listed credits: Exclusive Tables Dining Credit (up to $150/6mo); StubHub & viagogo Credit (up to $300/yr); Apple TV and Apple Music Subscriptions (up to $27/mo); DoorDash DashPass & Credits (up to $35/mo); Peloton Credits & Bonus Points (up to $10/mo). These amounts are not counted in estimated value or ranking: use, eligible purchases and any enrollment requirements have not been established.
- +Annual Travel Credit (up to $300/yr); The Edit by Chase Travel Hotel Credit (up to $500/yr); Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Access; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit (up to $120/4yr); Lyft Monthly Credit (up to $10/mo); Priority Pass Select Membership; Roadside Assistance; Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club; Travel and Emergency Assistance Services; Reserve Travel Designer — not counted in estimated value or ranking; eligible use has not been established

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Chase
- +5x on Flights booked through the required portal — points worth 1.8¢ each
- +Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS Credit (up to $120/4yr); $100 Annual Hotel Credit (up to $100/yr) — not counted in estimated value or ranking; eligible use has not been established
- +75,000 points bonus (~$1,350 value)

The Platinum Card from American Express
American Express
- +5x on Flights — points worth 1.5¢ each
- +Annual fee $895. Other listed credits: Digital Entertainment Credit (up to $300/yr); Equinox Credit (up to $300/yr); Lululemon Credit (up to $300/yr); Oura Ring Credit (up to $200/yr); Resy Restaurant Credit (up to $400/yr); Walmart+ Membership Credit (up to $155/yr). These amounts are not counted in estimated value or ranking: use, eligible purchases and any enrollment requirements have not been established.
- +$250 Airbnb Experiences Credit (up to $250/yr); Airline Fee Credit (up to $200/yr); CLEAR Plus Credit (up to $219/yr); $600 Lodging Credit (FHR / Hotel Collection / Airbnb Luxe) (up to $600/yr); Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit (up to $120/4yr); Uber Credit (up to $200/yr); Uber One Membership Credit (up to $120/yr); Premium Global Assist Hotline; Platinum Travel Service — not counted in estimated value or ranking; eligible use has not been established
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| Card | Applicable Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 8x Ultimate Rewards Flights | 14.4¢/$ | $795 | visa |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards Flights | 9.0¢/$ | $95 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmerican Express | 5x Membership Rewards Flights | 7.5¢/$ | $895 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Capital One Miles Flights | 6.5¢/$ | $395 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards Flights | 5.8¢/$ | $95 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points Flights | 5.1¢/$ | $95 | mastercard |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5% cash back Flights | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | mastercard |
| Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase | 5% cash back Flights | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards Travel | 4.3¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardU.S. Bank | 4x U.S. Bank Altitude Rewards Travel | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
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