[Expired] [Award Alert] Wide-Open Business Class Availability to Chile From 50K Miles

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.

If flying to Chile in business class is on your to-do list, check out these flights our team has found.

South American giant LATAM operates a few nonstop routes from the U.S. to Santiago, the Chilean capital, and we’re seeing up to 7 business class seats available on some routes for travel dates through winter and spring.

Let’s examine how you can book this award flight.

Award Deal — Details

We found particularly great award space at a few main airports: Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), and New York (JFK). If you’re not based in any of these major cities, it may be worth positioning yourself, as this is one of the best business class deals to South America.

• Class: Business
• Route: Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), and New York (JFK) to Santiago (SCL)
• Cost: As few as 50,000 points and $19 in taxes and fees
• Travel Dates: January through May 2025
• Award Seats: Up to 7 passengers per route

This is a great opportunity to experience the wonders of Patagonia via Torres del Paine National Park, explore the Atacama Desert, or enjoy the country’s famous wine and food regions.

How To Book

Despite Delta and LATAM’s joint partnership, the best way to book these flights is not via Delta SkyMiles.

Instead, you’ll want to set your sights on Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, which has the lowest award rates: just 50,000 miles and $19 in taxes and fees.

However, Bilt Rewards is Alaska’s only 1:1 transfer partner, so you may want to look at other options to book these flights. Here are some other options:

• Qantas Frequent Flyer: 75,000 miles and $40 in taxes and fees
• British Airways Executive Club: 77,250 Avios and $44 in taxes and fees
• Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 95,000 points and $40 in taxes and fees

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been hunting for business class deals for a trip later this year (or early next year), you may want to start planning a trip to Chile. While LATAM doesn’t offer the best premium cabin experience out there, if you’re after a lie-flat seat for 10 hours or more, it’s a great deal.