Award flights from Houston to São Paulo
Award space from Houston to São Paulo
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Houston (IAH, HOU) and São Paulo (GRU, VCP) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 on IAH–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 75,500 miles + $105.03 on IAH–GRU (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $12.00 on IAH–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 22,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 75,500 pts + $105.03
- IAH–GRU · Flying Blue · mixed cabin from 57,500 pts + $12.00 on IAH–GRU (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 128,000 pts + $5.60
- IAH–GRU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IAH–GRU: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–VCP. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 75,500 miles + $105.03, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $105.03).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Houston to São Paulo on points: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–GRU (seen on 314 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–GRU | 314 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | IAH–GRU | 316 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.26 | IAH–GRU | 143 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | IAH–GRU | 21 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,000 pts + $601.00 | IAH–GRU | 80 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | IAH–GRU | 49 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,500 pts + $105.03 | IAH–GRU | 65 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.01 | IAH–VCP | 10 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 44,000 pts + $99.76 | IAH–GRU | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $29.00 | IAH–GRU | 217 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–GRU | 10 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | IAH–GRU | 8 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,100 pts + $71.66 | IAH–GRU | 327 |
| GOL Smiles | 77,200 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–GRU | 329 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Houston to São Paulo on points: 33,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–GRU (seen on 314 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–GRU | 314 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | IAH–GRU | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–GRU | 316 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 73,000 pts + $612.10 | IAH–GRU | 39 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $29.00 | IAH–GRU | 50 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $464.70 | IAH–GRU | 60 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 92,633 pts + $90.71 | IAH–VCP | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 137,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAH–GRU | 329 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 224,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–GRU | 327 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Houston to São Paulo on points: 75,500 miles + $105.03 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IAH–GRU (seen on 63 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $12.00Mixed cabin | IAH–GRU | 314 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 75,500 pts + $105.03 | IAH–GRU | 63 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | IAH–GRU | 5 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 100,000 pts + $28.20 | IAH–GRU | 3 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $38.00 | IAH–GRU | 1 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 139,000 pts + $99.76 | IAH–GRU | 160 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 165,000 pts + $1,136.10 | IAH–GRU | 38 |
| GOL Smiles | 168,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAH–GRU | 42 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 205,600 pts + $71.66 | IAH–GRU | 39 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $5.60 | IAH–GRU | 316 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 235,298 pts + $90.71Mixed cabin | IAH–VCP | 5 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Houston to São Paulo on points: 128,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAH–GRU (seen on 7 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.
Houston to São Paulo at a glance
- From
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- To
- São Paulo (GRU, VCP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), Iberia (IB) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,843–4,912 miles (7,794–7,905 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Houston and São Paulo, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 33,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 57,500 pts + $12.00AAdvantage · 314 dates · Mixed cabin | 128,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 7 dates |
| Houston (IAH) to Campinas Viracopos (VCP) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates | 92,633 pts + $90.71Aeroplan · 6 dates | 57,500 pts + $12.20AAdvantage · 26 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
| Houston (HOU) to Campinas Viracopos (VCP) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 53,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 131,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 24 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Houston to São Paulo
- Economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 314 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 314 dates.
- Business Class: 75,500 miles + $105.03 on Houston (IAH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 63 dates; mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $12.00 on IAH–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 128,000 miles + $5.60 on Houston (IAH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 7 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAH–VCP | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAH–GRU | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.26 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $11.80 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAH–GRU | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–GRU | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–GRU | Avianca LifeMiles | 100,000 pts + $28.20 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAH–GRU | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAH–GRU | Delta SkyMiles | 490,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 30,000 points + $31.26 via Virgin Australia Velocity on IAH–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 127 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 55,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 316 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 220,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAH–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 316 dates.
Best months to fly from Houston to São Paulo on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + $12.00 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $12.00 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $12.00 (19 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 128,000 pts + $5.60 (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 27,500 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $11.80 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 96,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 129,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 490,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 24,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 82,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 126,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 75,500 pts + $105.03 (4 dates)Flying Blue | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 124,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 24,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 34,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 97,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 40,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 92,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 40,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 72,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 123,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Houston to São Paulo award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Houston to São Paulo?
In business class, IAH–GRU with 75,500 miles + $105.03 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $12.00 on IAH–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, IAH–GRU with 22,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Houston and São Paulo had award space?
IAH–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), IAH–VCP (economy, premium economy and business class) and HOU–VCP (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Houston to São Paulo?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 314 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:45 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,500 miles + $105.03 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 63 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:30 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $12.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Houston to São Paulo?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business class 314 dates, first class 7 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 10 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 5 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business class 160 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 21 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 217 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 10 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business class 39 dates, first class 327 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 8 dates, business class 1 date) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Houston to São Paulo on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points + $31.26 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Houston to São Paulo?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (22,000 miles + $5.60) to $601.00 with Virgin Atlantic (32,000 points + $601.00); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (220,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,136.10 with Virgin Atlantic (165,000 points + $1,136.10). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Houston to São Paulo?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Houston to São Paulo on points?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 71,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (30 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 57,500 miles + $12.00 with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Houston to São Paulo?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.