Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Lisbon (LIS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for GIG→LIS. Lowest economy: 28,600 points + $46.50 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 80,000 points + $40.10 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 90,989 points + $23.80 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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GIG to LIS at a glance
- From
- Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), TAAG Angola Airlines (DT), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Lisbon (LIS)
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 | 28,600 pts + $46.50 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 5 | 244 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 44,900 pts + $41.81 | Nonstop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 8 | 342 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $12.60 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 1 | 155 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 137,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 166,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) +10 more | 1 | 322 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 90,989 pts + $23.80 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 2 | 129 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $36.89 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 394,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $40.10 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +2 more | 4 | 250 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $56.40 | 1 stop | COPA Airlines (CM), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 135,000 pts + $42.41 | Nonstop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 1 | 298 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 566,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 649,500 pts | Air France (AF), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 1 | 243 | 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 | 28,600 pts + $46.50 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 44,900 pts + $42.43 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,989 pts + $23.80 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $56.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 135,000 pts + $42.43 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 566,300 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 44,900 miles via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, which showed nonstop space on 341 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 135,000 miles via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, which showed nonstop space on 293 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly GIG to LIS on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (16 dates) | 92,193 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 28,600 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 90,989 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (20 dates) | |
| 28,600 · Aeroplan (19 dates) | 91,104 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (25 dates) | 92,228 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (18 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (28 dates) | 92,298 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (21 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | 111,231 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 92,213 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | 92,213 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 92,213 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | — | 135,000 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | 91,605 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (20 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (17 dates) | 109,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (12 dates) | |
| 44,900 · Miles&Go (11 dates) | — | 135,000 · Miles&Go (11 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 | — | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 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 Lisbon award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 28,600 points + $46.50 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 244 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:12 UTC). In business, 80,000 points + $40.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 250 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on GIG→LIS?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 244 dates, premium economy 129 dates, business 250 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business 243 dates); TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (economy 342 dates, business 298 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 155 dates, premium economy 1 date, business 11 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from GIG to LIS?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 44,900 miles with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (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→LIS 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, 28,600 points with Aeroplan (29 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 80,000 points with Aeroplan (20 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.