Award flights from Rio de Janeiro to Miami
Award space from Rio de Janeiro to Miami
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Rio de Janeiro (GIG, SDU) and Miami (MIA, FLL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $30.19 on GIG–MIA (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 213,500 miles + $36.89 on SDU–MIA (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 60,000 points + $55.59 on GIG–MIA (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 22,000 pts + $30.19
- GIG–MIA · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 32,500 pts + $50.19
- GIG–MIA · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 213,500 pts + $36.89
- SDU–MIA · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 60,000 pts + $55.59
- GIG–MIA · Atmos
Economy was lowest on GIG–MIA: 22,000 miles + $30.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,000 miles + $36.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GIG–FLL. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 50,000 points + $100.30, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (30,000 points + $100.30).
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 to Miami on points: 22,000 miles + $30.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage on GIG–MIA (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $30.19 | GIG–MIA | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $49.99 | GIG–MIA | 30 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 28,450 pts + $59.19 | GIG–FLL | 42 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $100.30 | GIG–MIA | 119 |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $35.69 | GIG–MIA | 156 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,500 pts + $63.49 | GIG–MIA | 80 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 45,000 pts + $37.29 | GIG–MIA | 98 |
| GOL Smiles | 65,600 pts + taxes not reported | GIG–MIA | 319 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $33.90 | GIG–MIA | 159 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Rio de Janeiro to Miami on points: 32,500 points + $50.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on GIG–MIA (seen on 21 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $50.19 | GIG–MIA | 21 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + $35.69 | GIG–MIA | 321 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $35.59 | GIG–MIA | 155 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 62,128 pts + $147.20 | GIG–FLL | 18 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 67,500 pts + $105.49 | GIG–MIA | 11 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 70,000 pts + $29.99 | GIG–MIA | 38 |
| GOL Smiles | 126,800 pts + taxes not reported | GIG–MIA | 289 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + $33.90 | GIG–MIA | 136 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Rio de Janeiro to Miami on points: 213,500 miles + $36.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SDU–MIA (seen on 12 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $100.30 | GIG–MIA | 99 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 50,000 pts + $54.19 | GIG–FLL | 41 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $31.39Mixed cabin | GIG–MIA | 323 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $29.99 | GIG–MIA | 156 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 145,000 pts + $129.49 | GIG–MIA | 14 |
| GOL Smiles | 218,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | GIG–MIA | 302 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $36.24Mixed cabin | GIG–MIA | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Rio de Janeiro to Miami on points: 60,000 points + $55.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on GIG–MIA (seen on 10 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $55.59 | GIG–MIA | 10 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $37.79Mixed cabin | GIG–MIA | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 245,000 pts + $34.08 | GIG–MIA | 132 |
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 to Miami at a glance
- From
- Rio de Janeiro (GIG, SDU)
- To
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and GOL Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,174–4,192 miles (6,717–6,746 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Miami
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Rio de Janeiro and Miami, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Miami (MIA) | 22,000 pts + $30.19AAdvantage · 323 dates | 32,500 pts + $50.19Atmos · 21 dates | 50,000 pts + $100.30Aeroplan · 99 dates | 60,000 pts + $55.59Atmos · 10 dates |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 22,000 pts + $36.09AAdvantage · 36 dates | 44,000 pts + $35.79AAdvantage · 33 dates | 50,000 pts + $54.19LifeMiles · 41 dates | 275,000 pts + $33.90SkyMiles · 35 dates |
| Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to Miami (MIA) | 42,000 pts + $30.19AAdvantage · 26 dates | 40,000 pts + $42.49AAdvantage · 36 dates | 213,500 pts + $36.89AAdvantage · 12 dates | — |
| Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 47,700 pts + $36.89MileagePlus · 21 dates | 55,000 pts + $36.89MileagePlus · 20 dates | 220,000 pts + $36.89MileagePlus · 21 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 to Miami
- Economy: 22,000 miles + $30.19 on Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Miami (MIA) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 323 dates.
- Premium Economy: 32,500 points + $50.19 on Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Miami (MIA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 21 dates.
- Business Class: 213,500 miles + $36.89 on Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to Miami (MIA) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 12 dates.
- First Class: 60,000 points + $55.59 on Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Miami (MIA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 10 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | GIG–MIA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $49.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GIG–MIA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $50.19 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–FLL | Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $100.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–FLL | Avianca LifeMiles | 50,000 pts + $55.28 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GIG–FLL | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $29.99 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SDU–MIA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 217,500 pts + $30.19 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | GIG–MIA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $37.79Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | GIG–MIA | Delta SkyMiles | 360,000 pts + $34.20 | 9+ | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 22,000 miles + $30.19 via American Airlines AAdvantage on GIG–MIA, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 581,600 miles + taxes vary via GOL Smiles on GIG–MIA, which showed nonstop space there on 233 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 109,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on GIG–MIA, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates.
Best months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Miami on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 pts + $50.19 (11 dates)Atmos | 32,500 pts + $50.19 (5 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + $100.30 (12 dates)Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $55.79 (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + $49.99 (4 dates)Atmos | 40,000 pts + $31.39 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $100.30 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $55.59 (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $55.28 (19 dates)LifeMiles | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + $35.69 (28 dates)AAdvantage | 61,570 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)LifeMiles | 245,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 61,570 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)LifeMiles | 245,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Aeroplan | 82,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 61,570 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)LifeMiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 28,450 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 26,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 61,570 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)LifeMiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 38,360 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)LifeMiles | 82,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 61,570 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)LifeMiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | 82,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 66,960 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)LifeMiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $36.09 (6 dates)MileagePlus | 66,960 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 93,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 66,960 pts + taxes not reported (3 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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Rio de Janeiro to Miami award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Rio de Janeiro to Miami?
In business class, SDU–MIA with 213,500 miles + $36.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, GIG–MIA with 22,000 miles + $30.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Rio de Janeiro and Miami had award space?
GIG–MIA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), GIG–FLL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SDU–MIA (economy, premium economy and business class) and SDU–FLL (economy, premium economy and business class). 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 to Miami?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 22,000 miles + $30.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:37 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 50,000 points + $100.30 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 08:41 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 99 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Rio de Janeiro to Miami?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 321 dates, business class 323 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 119 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 99 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 30 dates, premium economy 21 dates, first class 10 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 42 dates, business class 41 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 159 dates, premium economy 136 dates, business class 1 date, first class 132 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 289 dates, business class 302 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 80 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 14 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 156 dates, premium economy 155 dates, business class 156 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Rio de Janeiro to Miami on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,000 miles + $30.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Rio de Janeiro to Miami?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $30.19 with AAdvantage (22,000 miles + $30.19) to $100.30 with Aeroplan (30,000 points + $100.30); in business class from $29.99 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $29.99) to $129.49 with Flying Blue (145,000 miles + $129.49). 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 to Miami?
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), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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), 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), 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 to Miami 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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 50,000 points + $100.30 with Aeroplan (19 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 to Miami?
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 28, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.