Award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for GRU→GIG. Lowest economy: 6,400 miles + $6.58 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest premium economy: 55,500 miles + $54.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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GRU to GIG at a glance
- From
- Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International, Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- To
- Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), LATAM Airlines Group (LA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 6,400 pts + $6.58 | Nonstop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 179 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $7.10 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $7.10 | Nonstop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 183 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,500 pts + $54.60 | 1 stop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Delta SkyMiles | 6,400 pts + $6.58 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $7.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,500 pts + $54.60 | — | 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 6,400 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 179 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly GRU to GIG on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 55,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (19 dates) | 55,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (19 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (23 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (24 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (20 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (23 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | — | |
| 18,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (23 dates) | — | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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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Search GRU to GIGQuestions about GRU to GIG award flights
What's the lowest São Paulo Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro Galeão award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,400 miles + $6.58 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 179 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on GRU→GIG?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 179 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 183 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from GRU to GIG?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,400 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest GRU→GIG 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, 6,400 miles with SkyMiles (26 dates); in premium economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 55,500 miles with AAdvantage (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.