Citi ThankYou Points Now Transfer to Copa Airlines ConnectMiles

Updated: October 25, 2026, 8:15am CDT

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Citi Adds Transfers to Copa Airlines
Why This Copa Partnership Is a Good Thing
Final Thoughts

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There’s now a U.S. credit card program that transfers points to Copa Airlines, the Star Alliance member that flies to nearly 90 destinations across 32 countries from its hub in Panama City.

As of today, October 25, 2026, you can transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Copa’s ConnectMiles program.

Obviously, you can use ConnectMiles for flights, but there are other reasons to get excited about this new option: a free stopover program, Copa’s on-time performance, upcoming Starlink Wi-Fi on Copa Airlines, and its fixed, reliable award chart.

Here’s what you need to know about the new linkup between Citi and Copa.

Citi Adds Transfers to Copa Airlines

Citi ThankYou Points gained a new transfer partner today, October 25. Depending on what Citi credit card you have, you can transfer ThankYou Points to Copa Airlines at the following ratio:

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Card Type	Examples	Transfer Rate
Has an annual fee	Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, Citi Strata Premier^® Card, and Citi Prestige^® Card (closed to new applicants	1:1
No annual fee	Citi Double Cash^® Card, Citi Strata℠ Card, and Citi Custom Cash^® Card	1:0.7

Until now, the only ways to earn Copa ConnectMiles have been flights, buying Copa miles, and promotions tied to merchants in Panama. Transferring points to Copa has been limited to Rove Miles (1:1 transfers) and Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 transfers, plus a 5,000-mile bonus for transferring 60,000 Marriott points at once).

Now, it’s possible to earn credit card points that transfer to ConnectMiles at up to a 1:1 ratio.

Why This Copa Partnership Is a Good Thing

Unlike most airline programs, ConnectMiles still uses a fixed award chart. That provides certainty. Prices won’t add 1 or 2 more digits just because you’re flying on a holiday. If there’s an award seat available, you’ll know how much it costs without having to look it up on a calendar.

And ConnectMiles has some solid rates on both Copa Airlines and Star Alliance award flights, such as:

Flights within the U.S. or Canada for 12,500 miles one-way in economy
From the U.S. to Central America or the Caribbean for 15,000 miles in economy or 30,000 in business
One-way from the U.S. to northern South America for 15,000 miles in economy or 35,000 in business
From the U.S. to Europe for 30,000 miles one-way in economy or 70,000 miles in business
From the U.S. to Panama on Copa Airlines for 17,500 miles in economy or 30,000 in business

Copa Airline B737 MAX business class seats — Copa’s lie-flat Dreams business class. Image Credit: Ryan Smith

Copa also offers a valuable stopover program, letting travelers stop in Panama for up to 15 days with no additional airfare cost, then continue onward with their ensuing flights. Aviation analytics firm Cirium rated Copa the most punctual airline in Latin America in 2025, operating 90.75% of its flights on time. The airline is also working to install Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights.

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Learn more about the Copa experience with our reviews of Copa Airlines flights in economy and business class and the Copa Club lounge in Panama City.

Final Thoughts

Citi ThankYou Points now transfer to Copa Airlines ConnectMiles. Depending on the credit card you hold, transfers happen at a 1:0.7 or 1:1 ratio. While it’s not the most famous program in the world of points and miles, ConnectMiles is a program worth knowing about, and Copa Airlines has been working hard to improve its passenger experience.