Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for GIG→PVG in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 80,000 points + $84.30 (economy space on 34 dates). Lowest business class: 455,900 points + $55.20 (business-class space on 7 dates). Lowest premium economy: 141,207 points + $20.60 (premium economy space on 35 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 80,000 points + $84.30
- economy space on 34 dates
- Lowest business class
- 455,900 points + $55.20
- business-class space on 7 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 141,207 points + $20.60
- premium economy space on 35 dates
In economy, 80,000 points + $84.30 with Air Canada Aeroplan was the 4th lowest of the 6 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 40,000 miles + $271.96 with Emirates Skywards. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 455,900 points + $55.20, about 5.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (80,000 points + $84.30).
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on GIG→PVG in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 80,000 points + $84.30 | 1 stop |  AC AV CA EK+6 | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 141,207 points + $20.60 | 2 stops | AC ADAVCA+2 | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| Business | 455,900 points + $55.20 | 1 stop | EK ZH | 3 | 7 | 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 | 80,000 points + $84.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 80,000 points + $84.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 80,000 points + $84.30 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 152,815 points + $20.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 577,504 points + $51.80 | 3 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 657,266 points + $59.90 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 455,900 points + $55.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 455,900 points + $55.40 | 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.
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 | 34 of 45 | 75% | |
| Premium Economy | 35 of 45 | 77% | |
| Business | 7 of 45 | 15% |
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 695,981 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | — | |
| 80,000 points + $84.30 (11 dates) | 152,815 points + $20.70 (11 dates) | 455,900 points + $55.40 (2 dates) | |
| 90,431 points + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 141,207 points + $20.60 (14 dates) | 455,900 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 92,915 points + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 149,727 points + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 455,900 points + taxes not reported (3 dates) | |
| 137,257 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 584,775 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | — |
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.
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $84.30 | 141,207 pts + $20.60 | 455,900 pts + $55.20 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 76,500 pts + $56.20 | 105,000 pts + $62.40Lowest | 120,000 pts + $87.50Lowest |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $271.96Lowest | — | 110,000 pts + $1,141.95 |
| Etihad Guest | 133,750 pts + $56.29 | — | 647,875 pts + $71.50Mixed cabin |
| GOL Smiles | 227,700 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $36.79 | 183,300 pts + $35.59 | 500,000 pts + $35.59 |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
How many points do you need to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 11, 2026): economy 80,000 points + $84.30, with a typical monthly low of 90,431 points (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 34 departure dates; premium economy 141,207 points + $20.60, with a typical monthly low of 152,815 points (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 35 departure dates; business class 455,900 points + $55.20, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 7 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (80,000 to 137,257 points + taxes vary) and premium economy (141,207 to 695,981 points + taxes vary), 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
In economy, 80,000 points + $84.30. Seen Oct 25, 2026, 05:53 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 34 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:22 UTC). In business class, 455,900 points + $55.20. Seen Oct 25, 2026, 05:53 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 13:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) 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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
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 Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 80,000 points + $84.30 (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Air Canada Aeroplan release award seats for Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
Air Canada Aeroplan publishes a booking window of about 355 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for departures as late as Oct 14, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Aeroplan award release dates.