Cheap Flights to
World Cup 2026

Book 5 to 6 months out — December 2025 through February 2026 is the best window from ASU. Paraguayan outbound capacity is limited, so popular dates sell out fast. LATAM and Copa both run Q1 2026 sales via newsletter. Watch Gol (via Brazil) for lower-cost one-stop alternatives through GRU. For knockout rounds (late June to July 19), lock by January — late-booking Paraguayan travelers typically face 2x to 3x peak fares when the cheap economy classes clear through the hub on the connecting leg.

For the USA, yes — Paraguayan citizens need a B1/B2 tourist visa, requiring an in-person interview at the US Embassy in Asunción. Wait times in Paraguay have been moderate; apply at least 6 months before the tournament. For Mexico, Paraguayans do not need a visa for stays under 180 days. For Canada, a full visitor visa is required. Paraguay does not have ESTA or eTA access for any of the three host countries. Start all paperwork 9 to 12 months out.

For Miami, New York, and East Coast venues, LATAM via São Paulo (GRU) is typically cheapest — ASU-GRU is short and LATAM's GRU-USA network is extensive. For Central US and Texas venues, Copa via Panama (PTY) often wins, with good connections to Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta. For West Coast venues (LA, Seattle, San Francisco), LATAM via Lima (LIM) or São Paulo is usually the best choice. Aerolíneas Argentinas via Buenos Aires (EZE) can surface competitive fares for East Coast US routes, especially during Argentina's off-peak seasons.

Yes — both programs cover Paraguayan departures. LATAM Pass (Oneworld) works on ASU-GRU-USA itineraries through American, British Airways, and LATAM. Copa ConnectionMiles (Star Alliance) works on ASU-PTY-USA through United, Air Canada, and Copa. Paraguayan credit cards from Itaú, Banco Continental, and Banco Familiar partner with both programs. Award space from ASU is tight because capacity is thin, so book the day awards open (353 days prior) for best pick.

The Paraguayan guaraní (PYG) has been one of South America's most stable currencies, with low inflation and modest depreciation versus the USD. Most international flight bookings can be paid in guaraníes via Paraguayan credit cards; the bank's FX markup is typically 3 to 5%. Alternatively, you can pay in USD directly using dollars from a Paraguayan USD account (common at Itaú, Continental, Sudameris). ASU retailers accept both currencies widely. For US spending, load a USD-denominated card before departure to skip conversion fees.

Yes — since every US flight from Paraguay connects anyway, use the connection hub strategically. A LATAM ASU-GRU-Miami itinerary is easy to extend with a GRU-Mexico City or GRU-Toronto leg on the return. A Copa ASU-PTY-Houston itinerary pairs naturally with PTY-Los Angeles if you want to hit two US host cities. Book a multi-city itinerary from the start; adding legs later is often more expensive than bundling them upfront. Leave at least 3 hours between connections at GRU or PTY.

Yes — the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) and most Paraguayan private health plans do not cover foreign medical costs. A short-term US travel policy with USD 100,000 medical coverage costs PYG 300,000 to PYG 700,000 for a two-week trip via Assist Card or Universal Assistance. Confirm the policy covers football and stadium events, and that it covers transit countries (Brazil, Panama, Argentina) where you'll have layovers. Keep a digital PDF of the policy on your phone for US hospital admission.