Award flights from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for IAH→GIG. Lowest economy: 40,000 points + $75.61 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 60,000 points + $77.21 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first: 372,561 points + $83.61 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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IAH to GIG at a glance
- From
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport, Houston, United States (IAH)
- To
- Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), Turkish Airlines (TK), 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) +3 more | 7 | 278 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 6 | 327 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 63,971 pts + $84.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 221 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $77.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 232 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 372,561 pts + $83.61 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first: United MileagePlus.
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 | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 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 + $77.21 | 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 45,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 55,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 324 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 220,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 324 dates.
Best months to fly IAH to GIG on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 60,000 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 372,561 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 372,561 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 68,270 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | |
| 72,638 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (7 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 Houston to Rio de Janeiro Galeão award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 points + $75.61 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 278 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:19 UTC). In business, 60,000 points + $77.21 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 232 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IAH→GIG?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 278 dates, premium economy 221 dates, business 232 dates, first 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 327 dates, premium economy 325 dates, business 327 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IAH to GIG?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 45,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
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 IAH→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 Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 60,000 points with Aeroplan (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.