Delta SkyMiles award flights from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for IAH→GIG in economy, premium economy and first class. Lowest economy: 146,900 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 90 dates). Lowest first class: 490,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 76 dates). Lowest premium economy: 196,900 miles + $5.60 (premium economy space on 87 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 146,900 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 90 dates
- Lowest first class
- 490,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 76 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 196,900 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 87 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on IAH→GIG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 146,900 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 90 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 196,900 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 3 | 87 | See dates | |
| First | 490,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 76 | See dates |
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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 146,900 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 149,400 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 149,400 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 196,900 miles + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 202,700 miles + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 203,400 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 495,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 495,000 miles + $5.60 | 7 | 2 stops | 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 in the observation window. 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 90 of 97 | 92% | |
| Premium Economy | 87 of 97 | 89% | |
| First | 76 of 97 | 78% |
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154,600 (4 dates) | 204,600 (4 dates) | 499,000 (4 dates) | |
| 146,900 (17 dates) | 196,900 (16 dates) | 495,000 (15 dates) | |
| 152,100 (15 dates) | 202,100 (15 dates) | 495,000 (15 dates) | |
| 149,400 (10 dates) | 199,400 (10 dates) | 490,000 (10 dates) | |
| 150,200 (6 dates) | 205,400 (6 dates) | 490,000 (6 dates) | |
| 150,200 (13 dates) | 200,200 (13 dates) | 490,000 (12 dates) | |
| 153,400 (5 dates) | 203,400 (4 dates) | 499,000 (4 dates) | |
| 165,700 (5 dates) | 215,700 (4 dates) | 495,000 (2 dates) | |
| 146,900 (4 dates) | 196,900 (4 dates) | 495,000 (3 dates) | |
| 149,400 (5 dates) | 204,600 (5 dates) | 499,900 (4 dates) | |
| 149,400 (4 dates) | 199,400 (4 dates) | — | |
| 149,400 (2 dates) | 199,400 (2 dates) | 499,900 (1 date) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 63,971 pts + $84.31 | 60,000 pts + $77.21 | 372,561 pts + $83.61Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,000 pts + $44.90 | 90,000 pts + $464.60 | 145,000 pts + $708.20 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | — | 60,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 33,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 40,000 pts + $5.60LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,050 pts + $63.00 | — | 90,490 pts + $63.00 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 146,900 pts + $5.60 | 196,900 pts + $5.60 | — | 490,000 pts + $5.60 |
| GOL Smiles | 77,200 pts + taxes not reported | 290,300 pts + taxes not reported | 648,600 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | 94,500 pts + $29.00 | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 220,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
How many miles do you need to fly from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 146,900 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 149,400 miles over 12 months and award space on 90 departure dates; premium economy 196,900 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 200,200 miles over 12 months and award space on 87 departure dates; first class 490,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 495,000 miles over 11 months and award space on 76 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (146,900 to 165,700 miles), premium economy (196,900 to 215,700 miles) and first class (490,000 to 499,900 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
In economy, 146,900 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 6, 2026, 06:30 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 90 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:34 UTC). In first class, 490,000 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 146,900 miles (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.