Avianca flights, booked by humans who know AV inside out
Avianca is one of the world's oldest airlines, connecting the US with Colombia and Central and South America via Bogotá.
Avianca overview
Avianca is one of the world's oldest airlines, connecting the US with Colombia and Central and South America via Bogotá. Founded in 1919, the airline operates from its primary hub at Bogotá (BOG) and flies within the Star Alliance alliance, giving through-ticketing and mileage options across partner carriers. Our desk books Avianca daily and knows which fare classes, routings, and connection cities deliver the best value on AV-operated flights.
| IATA code | AV |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Main hub | Bogotá (BOG) |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Founded | 1919 |
Popular Avianca routes
Routes our clients book most often on Avianca:
Don't see your city pair? Avianca's network — plus its partners — reaches far beyond this list. Call and we'll route you.
Avianca baggage policy
Avianca typically includes one personal item on all fares; carry-on and checked allowances depend on your fare family and route. On international itineraries from the US, most standard fares include at least one checked bag, while basic fares may include none. Prepaying bags at ticketing is nearly always cheaper than paying at the airport, and our agents add baggage at the lowest published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
Avianca cancellation policy
For tickets sold in the US, Avianca follows the 24-hour rule: cancel within 24 hours of booking (for travel 7+ days away) and receive a full refund. Beyond that window, refundability depends on your fare — flexible fares refund to your original payment, while restricted fares typically convert to travel credit, sometimes minus a fee. Need help right now? Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
Avianca date change policy
Avianca allows date changes on most fares, with any fare difference applied at rebooking. Many standard economy and premium fares now change without a fee; the most restricted fares may not be changeable at all. If Avianca adjusts your schedule significantly first, you can usually rebook free under a waiver. More on our date change service.
Avianca check-in information
Online check-in for Avianca opens 24–48 hours before departure via the airline's website and app, where you can select or change seats and download a mobile boarding pass. Airport counters generally close 45–60 minutes before domestic departures and 60–90 minutes before international ones.
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Avianca — frequently asked questions
How do I book Avianca flights through VoyageStates?
Call +1 (888) 555-0199 or submit the enquiry form on this page with your route and dates. A specialist compares Avianca's published fares against our contracted rates and quotes your all-in price — usually within 30 minutes.
Can VoyageStates get cheaper Avianca fares than the airline's website?
Frequently, yes — especially on international and premium-cabin itineraries where wholesale consolidator fares apply. On simple domestic routes prices may match, but you still gain a dedicated agent for changes and disruptions.
How do I cancel or change a Avianca booking?
If you booked with us, one call handles it. If you booked elsewhere, we can often still assist and will tell you upfront when Avianca requires you to contact them directly.
Does Avianca belong to an alliance?
Avianca is a member of Star Alliance, with its primary hub at Bogotá (BOG).
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