FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL
AMIGOS knows that traveling can be a stressful experience, especially if your volunteer is traveling on their own internationally for the first time. This is why AMIGOS provides support every step of the way, from booking, to preparation emails, to in-person support on your volunteer’s travel day. With decades of experience, our seasoned team is prepared to handle any issues that arise, both the expected and unexpected.
HOW IT WORKS
ESTIMATED FLIGHT COSTS
AMIGOS manages flight bookings for all volunteers to ensure a safe and streamlined travel experience for each volunteer group. By purchasing flights, we are able to support our volunteers at gateway airports like Houston and Panama City, handle any issues that may arise in the event of a delay or cancellation, avoid overnight international layovers, and be on-call 24/7 when volunteers are traveling.
We have included flight cost estimates below (includes $200 Administrative Fee). The flight cost estimates are based on actual flight costs from the previous year. These averages are calculated nationwide, so departures from many different airports are taken into account. The estimates below are averages and the actual cost of your volunteer’s flight may vary.
| Project | Estimated Round Trip Flight Cost (includes $200 Admin Fee) |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica: La Brunca | $1,200–1,400 |
| Costa Rica: Los Santos | $1,200–1,400 |
| Costa Rica: Montañas y Mar | $1,200–1,400 + Unaccompanied Minor Fees |
| Costa Rica: Olas y Cerros | $1,200–1,400 |
| Costa Rica: La Pezeta | $1,200–1,400 |
| Paraguay: Tierra Guarani | $1,300–$1,500 |
| Panama: Tierras Altas | $1,200–$1,400 |
| Panama: El Valle de Anton | $1,200–1,400 |
| Gap Program: Paraguay | $1,600–$2,000 |
Flight cost estimates above do not include checked baggage fees or unaccompanied minor fees charged by the airline. Checked baggage policies vary. If volunteers plan to check a bag and a fee is required, they must use a credit or debit card at the check-in kiosk.
THE AMIGOS DIFFERENCE
Unlike other volunteer organizations, AMIGOS books airfare from your home airport to a gateway city, like Houston or Panama City, as well as from the gateway city to your international destination. Staff are on-call and present in gateway cities to ensure all volunteers make their connections to Latin America. This means you don’t have to worry about being alone while connecting flights! When possible, we also book volunteers traveling from the same city on the same flight, so you may even get to meet some new AMIGOS before you even get to Latin America!
To make your travels as smooth as possible, our staff manages any travel changes or issues so you don’t have to. AMIGOS travel specialists are on-call 24/7 on travel days and may be reached at 1-888-AMIGOS-L (264467-5).
TESTIMONIALS FROM AMIGOS FAMILIES
