Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Dubai (DXB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for GIG→DXB. Lowest economy: 32,500 miles + $173.52 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business: 145,800 points + $69.90 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 117,707 points + $49.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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GIG to DXB at a glance
- From
- Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and GOL Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), flydubai (FZ), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
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 | 32,500 pts + $173.52 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 291 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $57.50 | 2 stopsNonstop from 102,200 pts | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +5 more | 3 | 218 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 168,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 348,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ) +9 more | 1 | 328 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 117,707 pts + $49.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 2 | 59 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 609,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), KLM (KL) | 1 | 26 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Emirates Skywards.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 106,000 pts + $760.08 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 251 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 145,800 pts + $69.90 | 2 stopsNonstop from 434,300 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 1 | 195 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 818,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 91 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | 32,500 pts + $173.52 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 191,300 pts + $78.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 106,000 pts + $760.08 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 843,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 102,200 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 184 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 106,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 251 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly GIG to DXB on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,500 · Skywards (13 dates) | 191,300 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (27 dates) | 191,300 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (23 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (18 dates) | 654,800 · Smiles (8 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | |
| 55,000 · Skywards (13 dates) | 609,300 · Smiles (5 dates) | 176,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (27 dates) | 291,600 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (20 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 121,133 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (23 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 191,300 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 117,707 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 117,707 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 117,707 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 106,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 232,600 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 106,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 55,000 · Skywards (10 dates) | — | 176,000 · Skywards (10 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Rio de Janeiro Galeão to Dubai award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 32,500 miles + $173.52 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 291 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC). In business, 145,800 points + $69.90 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 195 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on GIG→DXB?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 218 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business 195 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 291 dates, business 251 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business 91 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from GIG to DXB?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 102,200 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest GIG→DXB 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 Jun 2027 departures, 32,500 miles with Skywards (30 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 106,000 miles with Skywards (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.