Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for GIG→LGA. Lowest economy: 18,000 miles + $36.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 220,000 miles + $36.03 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $43.93 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 280,000 miles + $34.95 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) at a glance
- From
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- LaGuardia Airport, New York, United States (LGA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 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), 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
- 94 of 97 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 New York LaGuardia (LGA)
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 | 18,000 pts + $36.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 94 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 33,300 pts + $36.23 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6) +2 more | 9+ | 45 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $114.24 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 4 | 23 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,000 pts + $34.11 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 26 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 67,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 30 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,500 pts + $36.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 90 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $36.03 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 87,066 pts + $117.34 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $34.95 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 5 | 25 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 537,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 28 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $43.93Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 94 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 180,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 183,929 pts + $115.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $36.03 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) +1 more | 9+ | 45 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 280,000 pts + $34.95 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 26 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles 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 | 22,000 pts + $36.79 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,500 pts + $36.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 669,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 202,041 pts + $114.90 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $49.53 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 315,000 pts + $33.90 | 3 | 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 Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 44,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 82,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 38,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates)Mixed cabin | 315,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 38,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 82,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 460,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 57,100 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | 123,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 300,000 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 18,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 33,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates)Mixed cabin | 280,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | |
| 22,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 87,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | — | |
| 32,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 90,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 167,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 290,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 295,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 69,900 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 120,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | |
| 85,400 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 119,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 18,000 miles + $36.69; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 33,500 miles + $36.23; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 220,000 miles + $36.03, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $43.93 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 280,000 miles + $34.95; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA)
What's the lowest Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,000 miles + $36.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 94 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 07:50 UTC). In business class, 220,000 miles + $36.03 with United MileagePlus. Seen Sep 22, 2026, 20:54 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 01:46 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $43.93 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 94 dates, premium economy 90 dates, business class 94 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 23 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 26 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 26 dates, premium economy 25 dates, first class 26 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 30 dates, premium economy 28 dates, business class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 45 dates, premium economy 44 dates, business class 45 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA)?
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 Avianca. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (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). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (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 New York LaGuardia (LGA)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 18,000 miles with AAdvantage (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 82,500 miles with AAdvantage (16 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.