LATAM Pass
At a Glance
LATAM Pass is the loyalty program of South America's largest airline, offering best value for frequent travel to and from the region. LATAM recently restructured after bankruptcy and maintains partnerships with global airlines including Alaska, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Delta, and others. Elite status tiers offer valuable upgrade coupons, lounge access, and priority services.
Sweet Spots — Best Redemptions
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US to South America in Economy | 0 | — | — | — |
| Miami to Lima Economy Nonstop | 15,000 | — | economy | south_america |
| New York to Rio Economy (with connection) | 82,500 | — | economy | south_america |
| Miami to Lima Business via Alaska Mileage Plan | 35,000 | Alaska Mileage Plan | business | south_america |
| New York to Santiago Business via Alaska Mileage Plan | 50,000 | Alaska Mileage Plan | business | south_america |
| Miami to Lima Business via Virgin Atlantic | 50,000 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | business | south_america |
| New York to Santiago Business via Virgin Atlantic | 95,000 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | business | south_america |
| Miami to Lima Business via Qatar Airways | 38,750 | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | business | south_america |
| New York to Santiago Business via Qatar Airways | 120,000 | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | business | south_america |
| Mexico City to Santiago Business via Delta SkyMiles | 77,500 | Delta Skymiles | business | south_america |
Program Ratings
FAQs
What is the best way to earn LATAM Pass miles in the US?
LATAM has limited earning options in the US. Your main options are the two co-branded cards (20,000 welcome bonus on Signature, 15,000 on standard) or transferring from Marriott Bonvoy at a 3:1 ratio with a 5,000 point bonus on transfers of 60,000+ Marriott points.
Should I redeem LATAM miles for partner awards?
Partner awards are generally poor value and not recommended. Published award charts are outdated and don't reflect actual pricing. For example, JFK-AMS Delta One business costs 108,000 miles (vs 37,500 published) and DOH-JFK Qatar business is 120,000 miles (vs 96,500 published).
What are the LATAM elite status upgrade coupons?
Upgrade coupon availability varies by status: Gold gets 2 per year, Gold Plus gets 4, Platinum gets 6, Black gets unlimited plus 6 companion coupons. Coupons must be used on Plus or Top fare classes and applied 48 hours before departure.
What is the best business class redemption with LATAM?
The best value is through Alaska Mileage Plan (35,000 Miami-Lima, 50,000 NY-Santiago) which offers stopovers on one-way awards. Virgin Atlantic (50,000/95,000) and Qatar Airways (38,750/120,000) offer competitive pricing. Avoid Delta SkyMiles for US routes (terrible value) but consider for intra-South America.
How do I find LATAM award availability?
Use Delta.com calendar search even if not booking Delta. Search a nonstop LATAM route, select Shop with Miles, enable flexible dates, choose Delta One cabin, then click Price Calendar for the full year view. Best hubs for availability are Lima (best), Santiago (good), and Sao Paulo (fair).