Award flights from Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for YUL→GIG. Lowest economy: 27,500 miles + $80.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 50,000 miles + $58.00 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first class: 290,000 miles + $83.52 (Delta SkyMiles) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
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Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) at a glance
- From
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Montreal, Canada (YUL)
- To
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 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), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), PB and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 41 of 41 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 | 27,500 pts + $80.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 41 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 4 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $83.90 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 5 | 18 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $80.83 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) +1 more | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $83.52 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,700 pts + $703.67 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + $396.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 83,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) +1 more | 1 | 32 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $80.79 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 62,623 pts + $115.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), PB | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + $86.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 39 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $487.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $83.52 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 130,800 pts + $1,239.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 405,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 31 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 4 | 18 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 114,500 pts + $80.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 41 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 167,000 pts + $2,194.95 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 169,731 pts + $91.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 197,100 pts + $80.83 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 309,500 pts + $749.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 2 | 32 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 623,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 290,000 pts + $83.52Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 32 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 + $80.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 88,000 pts + $86.29 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,200 pts + $1,233.84 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 98,170 pts + $63.10 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 169,731 pts + $91.80Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 295,000 pts + $87.89 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 322,000 pts + $715.20 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 480,000 pts + $83.59 | 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 Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 88,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 98,170 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 480,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 45,800 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 111,800 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 133,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — | |
| 101,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 175,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 450,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 57,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 152,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 328,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 30,000 · LifeMiles (17 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 50,000 · LifeMiles (17 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates)Mixed cabin |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)How many miles you need from Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 27,500 miles + $80.69; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 55,000 miles + $80.79; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $58.00; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 290,000 miles + $83.52, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
What's the lowest Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 27,500 miles + $80.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 6, 2026, 21:37 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 41 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 7, 2026, 15:00 UTC). In business class, 50,000 miles + $58.00 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 6, 2026, 21:37 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 41 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 41 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 18 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 18 dates, business class 18 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 32 dates, premium economy 32 dates, first class 32 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 32 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business class 12 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 32 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 32 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 7 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 39 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 39 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Montreal (YUL) 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, Air Canada, Azul Brazilian Airlines and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Montreal (YUL) 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). 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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 Montreal (YUL) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 27,500 miles with AAdvantage (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 114,500 miles with AAdvantage (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.