Economy award flights from Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 11 programs for MIA→GIG. Lowest: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 305 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 22,000 pts + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 11 of 11
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 321
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 22,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MIA→GIG, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 305 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 283 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6) +2 more | 4 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) +3 more | 1 | 298 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 296 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 37,500 pts + $52.10 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 241 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) +2 more | 8 | 57 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.58 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 57,400 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) +5 more | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 321 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $29.00 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $75.61 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $29.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 37,500 pts + $52.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.58 | 3 | 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.
Nonstop economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 22,000 miles; nonstop space on 304 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 25,000 points; nonstop space on 33 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 29,000 points; nonstop space on 39 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 57,400 miles; nonstop space on 248 dates.
Best months for economy from MIA to GIG
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 15 | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 26 | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 30 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Avianca LifeMiles | 31 | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Air Canada (AC): United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan and GOL Smiles
- Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD): United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
- Air France (AF): Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Aeromexico (AM): GOL Smiles
- Aerolineas Argentinas (AR): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Avianca (AV): United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- COPA Airlines (CM): United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Emirates (EK): Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air Canada Aeroplan
- GOL Linhas Aereas (G3): American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and GOL Smiles
- SKY Airline (H2): GOL Smiles
- KLM (KL): Qantas Frequent Flyer and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- LATAM Airlines Group (LA): Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- BoA Boliviana de Aviacion (OB): GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from MIA to GIG
What's the lowest economy award from Miami to Rio de Janeiro Galeão?
22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 305 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:54 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on MIA→GIG?
American Airlines AAdvantage (305 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (34 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (283 dates), United MileagePlus (321 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (298 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (296 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (241 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (57 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (2 dates), GOL Smiles (320 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (321 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from MIA to GIG?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 22,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 304 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from MIA 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 Aug 2027 departures: 22,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.