Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for LHR→GIG in economy, premium economy, business and first. Lowest economy: 43,500 points + $458.80 (economy space on 134 dates). Lowest business: 108,000 points + $1,220.43 (business space on 130 dates). Lowest first: 260,200 points + $1,268.70 (first space on 64 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 43,500 points + $458.80
- economy space on 134 dates
- Lowest business
- 108,000 points + $1,220.43
- business space on 130 dates
- Lowest first
- 260,200 points + $1,268.70
- first space on 64 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 85,000 points + $1,177.34
- premium economy space on 141 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on LHR→GIG in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 43,500 points + $458.80 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 134 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 85,000 points + $1,177.34 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 141 | See dates | |
| Business | 108,000 points + $1,220.43 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 130 | See dates | |
| First | 260,200 points + $1,268.70 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 64 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 51,800 points + $465.63 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 points + $458.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 points + $458.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 96,500 points + $730.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 96,500 points + $730.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 96,500 points + $730.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 119,500 points + $1,261.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 260,200 points + $1,310.15 | 1 | 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.
Best months to fly LHR to GIG with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57,900 (1 date) | 97,100 (2 dates) | 119,500 (3 dates) | 260,200 (7 dates) | |
| 51,800 (13 dates) | 96,500 (11 dates) | 119,500 (12 dates) | 260,200 (8 dates) | |
| 55,000 (7 dates) | 96,500 (11 dates) | 119,500 (14 dates) | — | |
| — | 96,500 (2 dates) | 125,400 (1 date) | — | |
| 55,000 (2 dates) | 96,500 (6 dates) | 119,500 (6 dates) | — | |
| 51,800 (14 dates) | 96,500 (19 dates) | 119,500 (17 dates) | 299,300 (3 dates) | |
| 43,500 (21 dates) | 96,500 (19 dates) | 125,400 (21 dates) | 260,200 (12 dates) | |
| 43,500 (23 dates) | 85,000 (22 dates) | 108,000 (18 dates) | 260,200 (15 dates) | |
| 51,800 (29 dates) | 85,000 (15 dates) | 125,400 (27 dates) | 299,300 (19 dates) | |
| 84,300 (1 date) | 96,500 (7 dates) | 125,400 (6 dates) | — | |
| 43,500 (16 dates) | 96,500 (20 dates) | 119,500 (5 dates) | — | |
| 43,500 (7 dates) | 85,000 (7 dates) | — | — |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on LHR–GIG
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $450.20 | 70,000 pts + $659.80Lowest | 87,500 pts + $1,197.70Lowest | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $458.80 | 85,000 pts + $1,177.34 | 108,000 pts + $1,220.43 | 260,200 pts + $1,268.70Lowest |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 38,000 pts + $258.17Lowest | — | 135,000 pts + $454.07 | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from LHR to GIG
What's the lowest Qantas award from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro Galeão?
In economy, 43,500 points + $458.80. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 134 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 05:27 UTC). In business, 108,000 points + $1,220.43. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 130 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 05:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop LHR to GIG awards with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy, premium economy and business, from 43,500 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from LHR to 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 May 2027 departures: 43,500 points (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.