Award flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for MEX→GIG. Lowest economy: 20,240 miles + $83.99 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 45,170 miles + $83.99 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first class: 105,000 miles + $98.52 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) at a glance
- From
- Licenciado Benito Juarez International, Mexico City, Mexico (MEX)
- To
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 21 of 23 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 20,240 pts + $83.99 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 6 | 19 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $103.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,500 pts + $113.84 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $81.07 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $106.29 | 1 stop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $78.89 | 1 stop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 69,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 15 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $103.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $103.08 | 1 stop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 153,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 45,170 pts + $83.99 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 8 | 19 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 78,500 pts + $103.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $80.24 | 2 stops | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 171,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $98.52 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and 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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $103.08 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 31,500 pts + $116.14 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $113.49 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 39,000 pts + $103.08 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 45,170 pts + $83.99 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $80.14 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 312,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $98.52 | 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.
Best months to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 79,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 235,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 39,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 45,170 · LifeMiles (7 dates) | 105,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | |
| 29,170 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | 143,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 45,170 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | 105,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 20,240 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 45,170 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 135,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 20,240 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 45,170 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 135,000 · SkyMiles (3 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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)How many miles you need from Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
- In economy, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 20,240 miles + $83.99; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 39,000 miles + $103.08; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 45,170 miles + $83.99; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 105,000 miles + $98.52; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
What's the lowest Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 20,240 miles + $83.99 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 13:54 UTC). In business class, 45,170 miles + $83.99 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 16:02 UTC for a Dec 9, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 13:54 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Mexico City (MEX) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 21 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 21 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 9 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 19 dates, business class 19 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, first class 19 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 15 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 21 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 21 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Mexico City (MEX) 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 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Aeromexico and Avianca. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Mexico City (MEX) 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). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Mexico City (MEX) 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 Jun 2027 departures, 20,240 miles with LifeMiles (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 45,170 miles with LifeMiles (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.