Copa Airlines·Star Alliance
Copa Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
Copa Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
How the Copa frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- The program: Copa operates ConnectMiles.
- How you earn: Miles earn by distance and fare class..
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Member → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Presidential Platinum..
- Redeeming: ConnectMiles redeems on Copa and Star Alliance partners.
The program
Copa operates ConnectMiles. The currency is ConnectMiles.
How you earn
Miles earn by distance and fare class.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Member → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Presidential Platinum.
Redeeming
ConnectMiles redeems on Copa and Star Alliance partners. United MileagePlus and Aeroplan also redeem on Copa and are easier for US travellers to accumulate.
Do the miles expire?
Miles expire after 36 months of inactivity.
Credit cards and transfers
Copa co-brand cards are available in Latin America; Star Alliance partners are the practical US route.
Baggage benefits from status
ConnectMiles PreferMember tiers and Star Alliance Gold members receive extra allowance.
Copa loyalty program — common questions
Do Copa miles expire?
Miles expire after 36 months of inactivity.
What are the ConnectMiles elite tiers?
Member, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Presidential Platinum. Miles earn by distance and fare class.
What is the best way to redeem ConnectMiles?
ConnectMiles redeems on Copa and Star Alliance partners. United MileagePlus and Aeroplan also redeem on Copa and are easier for US travellers to accumulate.
More Copa help
Booking Copa? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.