How Many Points to Fly to Buenos Aires? (2026)

🇦🇷 A round-trip economy award to Buenos Aires costs about 50,000 points through Flying Blue (Air France/KLM). Business class runs about 100,000 points. Hotels start around 35,000 points per night.

50,000
Economy · round trip
100,000
Business · round trip
35,000
Hotel · per night

The flight: book through Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)

Air France/Aerolíneas Argentinas via Flying Blue.

Flying Blue from Amex/Chase is the cleanest path. Buenos Aires is one of the best-value long-haul redemptions.

Economy, round trip50,000 points
Business, round trip100,000 points
Best transfer partnerFlying Blue (Air France/KLM)
RouteAir France/Aerolíneas Argentinas via Flying Blue

The hotel: 35,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is JW Marriott Buenos Aires, bookable through Marriott Bonvoy. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate35,000 points / night
ProgramMarriott Bonvoy
PropertyJW Marriott Buenos Aires

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) or Marriott Bonvoy, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months
100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $3,000 in 3 months
Best Marriott card. 100K bonus gets 3–5 free nights at Marriotts worldwide. Includes a free night award every year plus Silver Elite status. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Amex Platinum
$695 annual fee · 80,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 6 months
Best premium card. $600/yr in usable credits. Centurion lounge access. 5x on flights booked direct. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Buenos Aires?

A round-trip economy award costs about 50,000 points when you transfer to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM). Business class runs about 100,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Buenos Aires with points?

Transfer flexible points to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) and book through their award search. Air France/Aerolíneas Argentinas via Flying Blue. Flying Blue from Amex/Chase is the cleanest path. Buenos Aires is one of the best-value long-haul redemptions.

How many points per night for a hotel in Buenos Aires?

Around 35,000 points per night through Marriott Bonvoy. A standout redemption is JW Marriott Buenos Aires. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Buenos Aires?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for two round-trip economy tickets. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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