Delta SkyMiles award flights from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for JFK→GIG in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 42,500 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 318 dates). Lowest business class: 286,500 miles + $5.60 (business-class space on 127 dates). Lowest first class: 286,500 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 229 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 42,500 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 318 dates
- Lowest business class
- 286,500 miles + $5.60
- business-class space on 127 dates
- Lowest first class
- 286,500 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 229 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 94,000 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 287 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on JFK→GIG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 4 | 318 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 94,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 3 | 287 | See dates | |
| Business | 286,500 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 127 | See dates | |
| First | 286,500 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 3 | 229 | 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 42,500 miles + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 42,500 miles + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 94,000 miles + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 94,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 94,000 miles + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 286,500 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 286,500 miles + $5.60 | 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 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 from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 (14 dates) | 94,000 (12 dates) | 295,000 (4 dates) | 295,000 (9 dates) | |
| 42,500 (28 dates) | 101,500 (24 dates) | 311,500 (13 dates) | 312,500 (12 dates) | |
| 42,500 (31 dates) | 94,000 (31 dates) | 286,500 (25 dates) | 286,500 (31 dates) | |
| 45,000 (31 dates) | 96,500 (31 dates) | 286,500 (31 dates) | 286,500 (31 dates) | |
| 42,500 (28 dates) | 94,000 (28 dates) | 286,500 (28 dates) | 286,500 (28 dates) | |
| 42,500 (30 dates) | 94,000 (30 dates) | 286,500 (26 dates) | 286,500 (29 dates) | |
| 48,400 (30 dates) | 99,900 (25 dates) | — | 286,500 (17 dates) | |
| 50,000 (31 dates) | 161,800 (23 dates) | — | 286,500 (18 dates) | |
| 51,500 (29 dates) | 119,400 (26 dates) | — | 286,500 (17 dates) | |
| 49,000 (31 dates) | 147,500 (24 dates) | — | 286,500 (17 dates) | |
| 45,000 (31 dates) | 96,500 (30 dates) | — | 286,500 (18 dates) | |
| 50,000 (4 dates) | 161,800 (3 dates) | — | 286,500 (2 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.61 | — | 60,000 pts + $75.61 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28,500 pts + $59.75 | 90,000 pts + $464.60 | 145,000 pts + $708.20 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 32,500 pts + $25.60Lowest | — | 60,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | 57,500 pts + $12.80Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 26,200 pts + $34.00 | — | 70,160 pts + $34.00 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $5.60 | 94,000 pts + $5.60 | 286,500 pts + $5.60 | 286,500 pts + $5.60 |
| GOL Smiles | 73,700 pts + taxes not reported | 126,700 pts + taxes not reported | 185,300 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | 73,100 pts + $52.73 | 98,400 pts + $29.00 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $422.90 | 58,000 pts + $597.40 | 136,000 pts + $1,121.30 | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
In economy, 42,500 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:10 UTC). In business class, 286,500 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed business-class award space on 127 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in premium economy and business class, and in economy from 42,500 miles.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from New York JFK 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 42,500 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.