Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for GIG→IAD in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 40,000 points + $101.30 (economy space on 16 dates). Lowest business class: 190,288 points + $114.40 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 12 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 40,000 points + $101.30
- economy space on 16 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 190,288 points + $114.40
- business-class space on 12 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 87,066 points + $84.60
- premium economy space on 16 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on GIG→IAD in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 40,000 points + $101.30 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) +2 more | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 87,066 points + $84.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Avianca (AV), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Business | 190,288 points + $114.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +1 more | 7 | 12 | 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 | 40,000 points + $102.55 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 points + $102.55 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 points + $102.55 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 87,066 points + $117.24 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 87,066 points + $112.44 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 132,244 points + $100.10 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 198,903 points + $112.44 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 296,025 points + $114.90 | 1 | 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.
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 | 16 of 41 | 39% | |
| Premium Economy | 16 of 41 | 39% | |
| Business | 12 of 41 | 29% |
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 (5 dates) | 132,244 (5 dates) | 296,025 (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 (4 dates) | 87,066 (4 dates) | 198,903 (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 (2 dates) | 87,066 (2 dates) | 190,288 (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 (1 date) | 120,845 (1 date) | 372,561 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (1 date) | 101,453 (1 date) | 372,561 (1 date) | |
| 61,490 (3 dates) | 122,961 (3 dates) | 402,288 (1 date) |
How to get Aeroplan points
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- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Aeroplan vs other programs from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $101.30 | 87,066 pts + $84.60 | 190,288 pts + $114.40Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28,000 pts + $80.18 | 90,000 pts + $105.13 | 145,000 pts + $129.13 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $37.53 | 44,000 pts + $36.69Lowest | 82,500 pts + $36.69 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 20,730 pts + $59.69Lowest | — | 50,000 pts + $51.76Lowest | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + $34.31 | 78,000 pts + $34.31 | — | 305,000 pts + $34.49Lowest |
| GOL Smiles | 93,400 pts + taxes not reported | 349,200 pts + taxes not reported | 209,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $36.13 | 55,000 pts + $36.69 | 88,000 pts + $36.69Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 49,000 pts + $453.63 | 58,000 pts + $631.69 | 156,000 pts + $1,147.73 | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
How many points do you need to fly from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 40,000 points + $101.30, with monthly lows of 40,000 points in 5 months and 61,490 points in 1 month, and award space on 16 departure dates; premium economy 87,066 points + $84.60, with a typical monthly low of 101,453 points over 6 months and award space on 16 departure dates; business class 190,288 points + $114.40, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 296,025 points over 6 months and award space on 12 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (40,000 to 61,490 points), premium economy (87,066 to 132,244 points) and business class (190,288 to 402,288 points), 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 Washington Dulles (IAD)?
In economy, 40,000 points + $101.30. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 22:21 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:56 UTC). In business class, 190,288 points + $114.40 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles (IAD)?
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 Washington Dulles (IAD)?
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 Nov 2026 departures: 40,000 points (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.