Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for GIG→AKL. Lowest economy: 60,000 miles + $70.38 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 485,020 points + $53.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 250,000 miles + $69.13 (United MileagePlus).
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Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL) at a glance
- From
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), COPA Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Feb 2027
- Most dates with space
- 13 of 13 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Auckland (AKL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $70.38 | 2 stops | COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 132,709 pts + $88.80 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 9+ | 5 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 250,000 pts + $69.13 | 2 stops | COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 460,748 pts + $53.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC) | 6 | 2 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 485,020 pts + $53.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 7 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 500,000 pts + $69.13Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 13 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $70.38 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $69.13 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,020 pts + $88.80 | 9+ | 3 stops | 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 Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133,054 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 485,020 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 60,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 485,020 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 150,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 485,020 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 150,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 500,000 · MileagePlus (4 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 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)How many miles or points you need from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)
- In economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,000 miles + $70.38; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 250,000 miles + $69.13; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 485,020 points + $53.00; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)
What's the lowest Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 60,000 miles + $70.38 with United MileagePlus. Seen Sep 25, 2026, 08:56 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 13 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 00:59 UTC). In business class, 485,020 points + $53.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Sep 25, 2026, 08:56 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 00:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 5 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 13 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 13 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, Azul Brazilian Airlines, COPA Airlines and Emirates. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Auckland (AKL)?
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 Nov 2026 departures, 133,054 points with Aeroplan (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 485,020 points with Aeroplan (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.