Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for GIG→MAD in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 30,100 points + $46.50 (economy space on 102 dates). Lowest business class: 80,000 points + $61.50 (business-class space on 90 dates). Lowest premium economy: 92,188 points + $23.50 (premium economy space on 55 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 30,100 points + $46.50
- economy space on 102 dates
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 points + $61.50
- business-class space on 90 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 92,188 points + $23.50
- premium economy space on 55 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on GIG→MAD in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 30,100 points + $46.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 6 | 102 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 92,188 points + $23.50 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 55 | See dates | |
| Business | 80,000 points + $61.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +2 more | 4 | 90 | 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 Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 30,100 points + $46.50 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 30,400 points + $46.30 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 45,000 points + $83.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 92,188 points + $23.70 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 94,135 points + $23.70 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 points + $83.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 points + $61.50 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 points + $61.50 | 4 | 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.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 102 of 175 | 58% | |
| Premium Economy | 55 of 175 | 31% | |
| Business | 90 of 175 | 51% |
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,100 (4 dates) | 111,582 (1 date) | 80,000 (2 dates) | |
| 45,000 (11 dates) | 92,188 (5 dates) | 80,000 (6 dates) | |
| 77,941 (8 dates) | 92,331 (7 dates) | 152,983 (8 dates) | |
| 68,412 (13 dates) | 92,188 (12 dates) | 152,983 (13 dates) | |
| 60,000 (8 dates) | 92,188 (7 dates) | 152,983 (7 dates) | |
| 60,000 (7 dates) | 92,302 (4 dates) | 152,983 (5 dates) | |
| 67,580 (15 dates) | 111,299 (7 dates) | 257,591 (13 dates) | |
| 67,455 (7 dates) | 112,083 (4 dates) | 152,983 (7 dates) | |
| 69,216 (11 dates) | 92,217 (4 dates) | 152,983 (11 dates) | |
| 125,800 (2 dates) | — | 494,400 (2 dates) | |
| 67,441 (12 dates) | 92,217 (4 dates) | 152,983 (12 dates) | |
| 70,591 (4 dates) | — | 257,591 (4 dates) |
How to get Aeroplan points
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- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Aeroplan vs other programs from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,100 pts + $46.50 | 92,188 pts + $23.50 | 80,000 pts + $61.50 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $31.10 | 37,500 pts + $31.20Lowest | 85,000 pts + $31.00 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $32.70 | 45,000 pts + $51.70 | 70,000 pts + $51.70Lowest | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $79.80 | 70,000 pts + $39.80 | 87,500 pts + $39.80Mixed cabin | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $58.00 | — | 72,500 pts + $58.00 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $28.81 | — | 105,000 pts + $28.69 | 320,000 pts + $33.82Lowest |
| GOL Smiles | 113,400 pts + taxes not reported | 394,600 pts + taxes not reported | 563,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 38,000 pts + $67.17 | — | 135,000 pts + $67.29 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $36.03 | 200,000 pts + $36.03 | 110,000 pts + $27.30Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17,000 pts + $172.10Lowest | 44,000 pts + $193.70 | 87,500 pts + $263.00 | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD)
How many points do you need to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 30,100 points + $46.50, with a typical monthly low of 67,455 points over 12 months and award space on 102 departure dates; premium economy 92,188 points + $23.50, with a typical monthly low of 92,217 points over 10 months and award space on 55 departure dates; business class 80,000 points + $61.50, with a typical monthly low of 152,983 points over 12 months and award space on 90 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (30,100 to 125,800 points), premium economy (92,188 to 112,083 points) and business class (80,000 to 494,400 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD)?
In economy, 30,100 points + $46.50. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 20:59 UTC for an Oct 24, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 102 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:52 UTC). In business class, 80,000 points + $61.50. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 17:52 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 90 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan award prices from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Madrid (MAD)?
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 Oct 2026 departures: 30,100 points (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.