Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for DTW→GRU. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 57,500 miles + $12.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 60,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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DTW to GRU at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- To
- Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International, Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 149 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 216 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 89 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.96 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 76 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM) +2 more | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $26.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 115 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 51,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 66 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 66,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 96 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 83,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 310 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $484.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 91,549 pts + $90.81 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 159,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 310 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $12.80 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM) +2 more | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $38.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 185,277 pts + $86.81 | 3 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 281,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 589,000 pts + $723.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 3 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 196,946 pts + $84.51 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 213,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 281,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 310 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 700,000 pts + $720.70 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 196,946 pts + $84.51 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 281,500 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | 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 at the time shown. 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 DTW to GRU on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 40,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 38,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 88,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 37,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 161,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 281,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 98,400 · Qantas (1 date) | 281,500 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 37,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 98,400 · Qantas (1 date) | 60,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Detroit to São Paulo Guarulhos award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 02:10 UTC). In business, 57,500 miles + $12.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 02:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DTW→GRU?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business 319 dates, first 32 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business 324 dates, first 10 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 149 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business 1 date, first 25 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 115 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 310 dates, premium economy 310 dates, business 23 dates, first 310 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 96 dates, business 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 89 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business 19 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 216 dates, premium economy 36 dates, business 22 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DTW to GRU?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Avianca. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DTW→GRU award prices?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.