When you think of visiting Argentina the first thoughts are probably Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, or Mendoza for wine country. But American Airlines is offering an amazing $1436 roundtrip business class fare non-stop from Miami to Cordoba, Argentina — so you may want to visit Cordoba, or use it as your jumping off point for the region.

This is just a $651.50 fare each way plus taxes, which is really good for business class to Southern South America — and not even a mistake.

Key details of fare basis INX2GSN3:

• Depart US Tuesday – Saturday
  
• Return Saturday through Wednesday
  
• 21 day advance purchase required
  
• 5 day minimum trip
  
• Fare will expire June 14, but there’s no guarantee it will last that long
  
• $300 change fee

Departures from Miami access the Flagship business class lounge.

American operates the Miami – Cordoba flight four days weekly, Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday to South America and Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Sunday on the return.

Statue of Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera founding Córdoba in 1573

Business class on the 767 is a fully flat seat with direct aisle access, but the Thompson Vantage seat isn’t as spacious as business class on the airline’s other widebody aircraft.

Discounted business class fares are the new mileage run. The trip is 4069 miles each way. If you’re crediting to American Airlines you earn redeemable miles based on the fare paid, but elite qualifying miles based on distance — and I fares earn double qualifying miles so 16,276 qualifying miles roundtrip.

Most partner airlines award 150% of flown miles, including Alaska Airlines which still awards miles on American international flights.

(HT: Rich)