Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for LAX→GIG. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 60,000 points + $77.21 (Air Canada Aeroplan); mixed cabin from 40,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 116 of 120 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 116 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,000 pts + $594.00 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 58 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,000 pts + $59.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) +2 more | 9+ | 83 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 38,360 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.96 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 7 | 105 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 73 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6) +2 more | 1 | 112 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 56,500 pts + $11.20 | 2 stops | Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 8 | 102 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 16 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 98,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV) +2 more | 1 | 82 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 34,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 115 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 6 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 112 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 73,000 pts + $597.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 87,066 pts + $56.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 98 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $474.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 4 | 58 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 97,100 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 59 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 140,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 82 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 144,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 96 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 40,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 115 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 98 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 3 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 61,570 pts + $29.05 | 1 stop | COPA Airlines (CM) | 4 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6) +2 more | 2 | 112 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $29.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 296,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Avianca (AV) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 388,000 pts + $698.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 77 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 492,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 5 | 87 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 60,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 198,526 pts + $83.61Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 265,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 3 | 94 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 61,570 pts + $29.05 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 60,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 198,526 pts + $83.61Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 298,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 60,000 · Atmos (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 38,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 61,570 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 60,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 38,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 101,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 298,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 37,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 78,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 110,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 265,000 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 129,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 24,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 34,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 129,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 315,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | |
| 23,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates)Mixed cabin | 317,500 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 40,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 133,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 37,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 65,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 33,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 108,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 252,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 118,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 133,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 265,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)How many miles or points you need from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 34,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 60,000 points + $77.21, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 40,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 220,000 miles + $5.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 60,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 116 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:34 UTC). In business class, 60,000 points + $77.21 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 22:06 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 98 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:34 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 40,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 116 dates, premium economy 115 dates, business class 115 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 105 dates, premium economy 98 dates, business class 98 dates, first class 9 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 36 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 5 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 5 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 102 dates, premium economy 96 dates, business class 87 dates, first class 94 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 16 dates, business class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 82 dates, premium economy 82 dates, business class 7 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 83 dates, premium economy 58 dates, business class 77 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul Brazilian Airlines and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), 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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), 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), 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), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 22,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.