Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for GIG→PVG. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $271.96 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 120,000 miles + $87.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 105,000 miles + $62.40 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $271.96 with Emirates Skywards on Emirates flights, against 55,000 miles + $36.79 with United MileagePlus, the next-lowest program. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 120,000 miles + $87.50, about 1.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (76,500 miles + $56.20).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $271.96 | 1 stop |  EK | 3 | 43 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $36.79 | 2 stops |  CA CM UA | 9+ | 41 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 76,500 pts + $56.20 | 1 stop |  AF G3 KL MF+1 | 9+ | 43 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $84.30 | 1 stop |  AC AVCAEK+6 | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 133,750 pts + $56.29 | 2 stops |  AA ADAF AZ+3 | 6 | 48 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 227,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AAACAF AR+9 | 9+ | 36 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 105,000 pts + $62.40 | 1 stop | AFKLMF MU | 7 | 43 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 141,207 pts + $20.60 | 2 stops | ACADAVCA+2 | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 183,300 pts + $35.59 | 2 stops | CACMUA | 1 | 41 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,141.95 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 120,000 pts + $87.50 | 1 stop | AFKLMFMU | 4 | 43 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 455,900 pts + $55.20 | 1 stop | EK ZH | 3 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 500,000 pts + $35.59 | 2 stops | CACMUA | 9+ | 41 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 647,875 pts + $71.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAAZ EY LH | 9+ | 33 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles.
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.
Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at a glance
- From
- Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)
- To
- Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai, China (PVG)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 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), Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), Copa Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 48 of 48 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 11,353 miles (18,271 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $273.08 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 227,700 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 105,000 pts + $62.40 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,147.17 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 455,900 pts + $55.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 500,000 pts + $36.79 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 647,875 pts + $71.50Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + $273.08 (2 dates)Skywards | 108,500 pts + $63.50 (2 dates)Flying Blue | 183,000 pts + $1,147.17 (2 dates)Skywards | |
| 40,000 pts + $273.08 (12 dates)Skywards | 105,000 pts + $62.40 (12 dates)Flying Blue | 110,000 pts + $1,147.17 (8 dates)Skywards | |
| 107,600 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 358,100 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 405,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Skywards | 141,207 pts + $20.60 (14 dates)Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Skywards | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | 149,727 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | |
| 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards | 441,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Flying Blue | 183,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Skywards |
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 |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $271.96; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 105,000 miles + $62.40; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 120,000 miles + $87.50; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Questions about award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many points does it take to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $271.96 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 25, 2026, 05:53 UTC for a Nov 29, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 43 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:21 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 120,000 miles + $87.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 25, 2026, 05:53 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 43 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 34 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 7 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 43 dates, business class 29 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 48 dates, business class 33 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 36 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 43 dates, premium economy 43 dates, business class 43 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 41 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business class 41 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on points?
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 Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $36.79 with MileagePlus (55,000 miles + $36.79) to $271.96 with Skywards (40,000 miles + $271.96); in business class from $35.59 with MileagePlus (500,000 miles + $35.59) to $87.50 with Flying Blue (120,000 miles + $87.50). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 40,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (17 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 120,000 miles + $87.50 with Flying Blue (12 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 19, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.