Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for IAD→GRU. Lowest economy: 30,000 points + $31.45 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest business class: 60,000 points + $75.61 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 217,316 points + $78.81 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International, São Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $31.45 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 143 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 2 | 329 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 318 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 63,418 pts + $113.51 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 327 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 220,000 pts | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 318 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 217,316 pts + $78.81 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.45 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 372,561 pts + $78.81 | 1 | 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 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 30,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 130 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 55,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 318 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 220,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 318 dates.
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · Velocity (5 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 60,000 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 372,561 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (5 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 60,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 372,561 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 191,736 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (3 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 183,478 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (13 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 182,140 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (26 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 190,330 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 217,316 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (25 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 190,330 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (13 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (15 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (5 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (25 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · Velocity (8 dates) | 87,066 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 283,457 · Aeroplan (9 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 Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 30,000 points + $31.45 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 143 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 14:53 UTC). In business class, 60,000 points + $75.61 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 17:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 329 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business class 329 dates, first class 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 318 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business class 318 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 143 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
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 award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)?
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, 30,000 points with Velocity (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 60,000 points with Aeroplan (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.