Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris
Award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) and Paris (CDG, ORY) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 17,000 points + $153.10 on GIG–CDG (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 80,000 points + $93.10 on GIG–CDG (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 50,000 miles + $11.50 on GIG–CDG (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 17,000 pts + $153.10
- GIG–CDG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 pts + $11.50
- GIG–CDG · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 pts + $93.10
- GIG–CDG · Aeroplan
With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 80,000 points + $93.10, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (45,000 points + $83.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris on points: 17,000 points + $153.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on GIG–CDG (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 17,000 pts + $153.10 | GIG–CDG | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,000 pts + $39.60 | GIG–CDG | 344 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $83.40 | GIG–CDG | 85 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $10.10 | GIG–CDG | 58 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $11.50 | GIG–CDG | 76 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $39.80 | GIG–CDG | 7 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $11.70 | GIG–CDG | 39 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $114.40 | GIG–CDG | 12 |
| GOL Smiles | 106,100 pts + taxes not reported | GIG–CDG | 320 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris on points: 50,000 miles + $11.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on GIG–CDG (seen on 341 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris on points: 80,000 points + $93.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan on GIG–CDG (seen on 58 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $93.10 | GIG–CDG | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $11.50 | GIG–CDG | 344 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $247.40 | GIG–CDG | 11 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $11.70 | GIG–CDG | 103 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 114,620 pts + $15.10 | GIG–CDG | 22 |
| United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $35.59 | GIG–CDG | 68 |
| GOL Smiles | 488,800 pts + taxes not reported | GIG–CDG | 50 |
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.
Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris at a glance
- From
- Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
- To
- Paris (CDG, ORY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,686–5,707 miles (9,151–9,184 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Paris
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) and Paris, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 17,000 pts + $153.10Virgin Atlantic · 10 dates | 50,000 pts + $11.50Flying Blue · 341 dates | 80,000 pts + $93.10Aeroplan · 58 dates |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) | 216,500 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 32 dates | 449,900 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 2 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris
- Economy: 17,000 points + $153.10 on Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 10 dates.
- Premium Economy: 50,000 miles + $11.50 on Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 341 dates.
- Business Class: 80,000 points + $93.10 on Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 58 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | GIG–CDG | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 17,000 pts + $153.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GIG–CDG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $11.50 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–CDG | Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $93.10 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–CDG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + $11.50 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–CDG | Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $11.70 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–CDG | Avianca LifeMiles | 200,500 pts + $15.10 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–CDG | United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $35.59 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–CDG | GOL Smiles | 503,600 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 17,000 points + $153.10 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on GIG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 9 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles + $11.50 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on GIG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 338 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 85,000 miles + $11.50 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on GIG–CDG, which showed nonstop space there on 344 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,000 pts + $153.10 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 50,000 pts + $11.50 (18 dates)Flying Blue | 80,000 pts + $93.10 (5 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 17,000 pts + $153.10 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 93,030 pts + $23.70 (6 dates)Aeroplan | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)LifeMiles | 102,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)LifeMiles | 102,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)LifeMiles | 101,185 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Aeroplan | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Aeroplan | 94,135 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)LifeMiles | 108,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 102,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 101,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 61,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 102,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)LifeMiles | 108,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 108,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 114,620 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)LifeMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris?
In business class, GIG–CDG with 80,000 points + $93.10 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, GIG–CDG with 17,000 points + $153.10 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) and Paris had award space?
GIG–CDG (economy, premium economy and business class) and GIG–ORY (economy and premium economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 17,000 points + $153.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 16:35 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 17:21 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 80,000 points + $93.10 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 17:52 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 58 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 7 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 85 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business class 58 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 58 dates, business class 22 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 39 dates, business class 103 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 320 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 50 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 344 dates, premium economy 341 dates, business class 344 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 76 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 68 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,000 points + $153.10 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $10.10 with LifeMiles (45,000 miles + $10.10) to $153.10 with Virgin Atlantic (17,000 points + $153.10); in business class from $11.50 with Flying Blue (85,000 miles + $11.50) to $247.40 with Virgin Atlantic (87,500 points + $247.40). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris?
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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (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), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (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). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris on points?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 17,000 points + $153.10 with Virgin Atlantic (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 80,000 points + $93.10 with Aeroplan (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Paris?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.