Award flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for BCN→GIG. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $297.04 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $404.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 320,000 miles + $49.53 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) at a glance
- From
- Barcelona International, Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
- To
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 27 of 27 departure dates checked (Avianca LifeMiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $297.04 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 18 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,010 pts + $30.10 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,500 pts + $168.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $57.80 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ) +5 more | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 56,000 pts + $105.75 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $264.33 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 25 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $51.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 109,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) +11 more | 1 | 24 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 101,185 pts + $35.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 2 | 19 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 103,940 pts + $300.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 4 | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $55.39 | 2 stops | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 562,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards and TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $404.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 3 | 26 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $863.95 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 166,470 pts + $35.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 5 | 17 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 169,000 pts + $122.09 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 6 | 7 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 176,000 pts + $1,300.47 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 254,240 pts + $30.10 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV) | 7 | 25 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $55.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 572,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL) +1 more | 2 | 11 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $49.53 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $297.04 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 103,940 pts + $300.69 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $404.00 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 169,000 pts + $122.09 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 178,804 pts + $35.40 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 264,700 pts + $30.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $55.39Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $50.43 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 134,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | |
| 56,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 138,883 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 85,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 62,500 · Skywards (7 dates) | 103,940 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 134,500 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 39,010 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 101,185 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 170,647 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 59,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 138,883 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 166,470 · Aeroplan (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 320,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 39,010 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | 142,066 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 134,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 134,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | |
| 62,500 · Skywards (1 date) | 216,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 85,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)How many miles or points you need from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $297.04; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 101,185 points + $35.20; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 85,000 miles + $404.00; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 320,000 miles + $49.53; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
What's the lowest Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $297.04 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Sep 27, 2026, 22:56 UTC for an Oct 28, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 09:55 UTC). In business class, 85,000 miles + $404.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 10:05 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 18:20 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 23 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 17 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 27 dates, business class 25 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 25 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 6 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 18 dates, business class 7 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 24 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 26 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 26 dates); TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (economy 8 dates, business class 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 7 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Azul Brazilian Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Barcelona (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with Skywards (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 134,500 miles with Flying Blue (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.