Award flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for SDU→CGH. Lowest economy: 6,000 miles + $12.00 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $12.00 (United MileagePlus).
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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) at a glance
- From
- Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (SDU)
- To
- Congonhas Airport, São Paulo, Brazil (CGH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), LATAM Airlines Group (LA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 66 of 66 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 São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 6,000 pts + $12.00 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,400 pts + $11.52 | Nonstop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 7 | 46 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $12.00 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $12.00 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 66 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $12.00 | Nonstop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 64 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $39.40 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 59 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $12.00 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,800 pts + $17.00 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 63 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $12.00 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $12.10 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 6,400 pts + $11.52 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $12.00 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $12.00 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $12.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $39.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $12.40 | 1 | 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 6,000 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 13 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates.
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 6,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 6,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | — | |
| 6,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | — | |
| 6,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | — | |
| 10,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | — | |
| 6,400 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | — | |
| 12,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — |
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 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 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 |
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- In economy, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 6,000 miles + $12.00; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $12.00; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)
What's the lowest Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,000 miles + $12.00 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 5, 2026, 12:38 UTC for an Oct 25, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 13 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 06:33 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $12.00 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 19:38 UTC for an Oct 23, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 19:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 66 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 59 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 63 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 46 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 13 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 64 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 38 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 36 dates, business class 4 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,000 miles with Etihad Guest.
Which credit card points can book awards from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)?
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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 6,000 miles with Etihad Guest (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 30,000 miles with MileagePlus (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.