Award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for PHL→GIG. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 71,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 260,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) at a glance
- From
- Philadelphia International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (PHL)
- To
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 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), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 29 of 31 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 + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 29 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6) +2 more | 7 | 22 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $82.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 3 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 53,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 4 | 16 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 154,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 29 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 62,747 pts + $83.81 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 112,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $1,501.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 139,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 622,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 18 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 71,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 29 | 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 | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 142,130 pts + $83.81 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 367,500 pts + $12.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 3 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 260,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, 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 + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $1,501.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 667,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 142,130 pts + $83.81 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 335,000 pts + $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 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 44,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 335,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 27,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 38,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 82,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | |
| 45,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 112,300 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | 133,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 33,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 71,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 63,700 · Qantas (1 date) | 159,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 334,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 36,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 90,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 137,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 260,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 54,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 219,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 292,500 · 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 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)How many miles you need from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,000 miles + $11.20; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 33,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 71,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 260,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
What's the lowest Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:29 UTC). In business class, 71,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 29 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 29 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 16 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 1 date, first class 14 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 18 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 6 dates, premium economy 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 22 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,000 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 71,500 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.