Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for GIG→MDZ. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $20.10 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 78,000 miles + $12.20 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 15,000 miles + $12.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ) at a glance
- From
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- El Plumerillo Airport, Mendoza, Argentina (MDZ)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), SKY Airline (H2), JA, LATAM Airlines Group (LA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 63 of 66 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Mendoza (MDZ)
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 | 10,000 pts + $20.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), JA | — | 53 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $23.30 | 1 stop | Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 7 | 44 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 17,500 pts + $63.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 20,840 pts | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 7 | 29 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $40.85 | 1 stop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 22,300 pts + $11.70 | 1 stop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 59 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 25,000 pts + $12.40 | 1 stop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 48,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 66,500 pts | Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM) +3 more | 1 | 63 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $12.20 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 4 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 83,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 93,500 pts | Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), British Airways (BA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 63 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 78,000 pts + $12.20 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 849,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | COPA Airlines (CM) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $20.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 17,500 pts + $63.00 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $23.70 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $41.25 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 22,300 pts + $11.70 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 25,000 pts + $12.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $20.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 83,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 20,840 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 78,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates.
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 83,000 · Smiles (4 dates) | — | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 15,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 22,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 93,000 · Smiles (6 dates) | — | |
| 39,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 227,700 · Smiles (1 date) | — | |
| 20,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 15,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 78,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 15,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 849,000 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 20,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 102,500 · Smiles (4 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 123,000 · Smiles (5 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 119,500 · Smiles (4 dates) | 874,300 · Smiles (1 date) | |
| 22,300 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | 106,500 · Smiles (5 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 91,500 · Smiles (5 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 91,500 · Smiles (2 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 10,000 miles + $20.10; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 15,000 miles + $12.20; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 78,000 miles + $12.20; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Questions about award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ)
What's the lowest Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $20.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 10:29 UTC for a Nov 28, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 53 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 10:35 UTC). In business class, 78,000 miles + $12.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 4, 2026, 06:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 53 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 35 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 29 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 59 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 63 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business class 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 44 dates, business class 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 26 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 20,840 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Mendoza (MDZ)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Mendoza (MDZ)?
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, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 78,000 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.