Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for GIG→FRA. Lowest economy: 45,000 points + $40.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 80,000 points + $40.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 92,866 points + $23.70 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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GIG to FRA at a glance
- From
- Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (FRA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), United Airlines (UA) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $40.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 9+ | 113 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $12.60 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 9+ | 105 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 92,866 pts + $23.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 4 | 64 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $36.89 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $40.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +4 more | 9+ | 165 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $12.60 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 20 | 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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $40.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 94,135 pts + $20.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $12.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 45,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 27 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 80,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 12 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly GIG to FRA on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 444,867 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 94,135 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (21 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 101,185 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 50,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 92,866 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | 152,983 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 50,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 92,866 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 152,983 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 92,988 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 152,983 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 400,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 400,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | — | 481,400 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 50,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | — | 481,400 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | |
| 50,000 · MileagePlus (7 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 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Rio de Janeiro Galeão to Frankfurt am Main award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 45,000 points + $40.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 113 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:03 UTC). In business, 80,000 points + $40.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 165 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on GIG→FRA?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 113 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business 165 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 105 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business 20 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from GIG to FRA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 45,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest GIG→FRA 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 Nov 2026 departures, 45,000 points with Aeroplan (28 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 80,000 points with Aeroplan (21 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.