Economy award flights from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 8 programs for CGH→SDU. Lowest: 6,000 miles + $11.90 with Etihad Guest, which showed economy award space on 18 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Etihad Guest, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and 5 other programs.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 6,000 miles + $11.90
- Etihad Guest
- Programs with space
- 8 of 8
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 96 of 100
- dates checked · Avianca LifeMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 6,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on CGH→SDU, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 6,000 pts + $11.90 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) | 3 | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,400 pts + $11.43 | Nonstop | LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 5 | 41 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $11.90 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 7 | 44 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $11.90 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | — | 76 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 8,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 1 | 75 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $39.30 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 3 | 61 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $11.90 | Nonstop | Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) | 1 | 42 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,800 pts + $16.90 | Nonstop | GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 2 | 96 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $12.10 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $12.10 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $11.90 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $11.90 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $39.70 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 12,500 pts + $12.10 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,800 pts + $16.90 | 7 | 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.
How often economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 18 of 46 | 39% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 41 of 83 | 49% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44 of 74 | 59% | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 76 of 76 | 100% | |
| GOL Smiles | 75 of 75 | 100% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 61 of 80 | 76% | |
| United MileagePlus | 42 of 86 | 48% | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 96 of 100 | 96% |
Nonstop economy award space
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 6,000 miles; nonstop space on 18 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 6,400 miles; nonstop space on 41 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 6,500 miles; nonstop space on 44 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 7,500 miles; nonstop space on 76 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 8,500 miles; nonstop space on 75 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 10,000 points; nonstop space on 60 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 12,500 miles; nonstop space on 39 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 12,800 miles; nonstop space on 96 dates.
Best months for economy from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,000 pts + taxes vary | Etihad Guest | 8 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes vary | Etihad Guest | 2 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 3 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 5 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 4 | |
| 6,000 pts + taxes vary | Etihad Guest | 8 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 3 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 3 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 6 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes vary | Air Canada Aeroplan | 7 | |
| 6,400 pts + taxes vary | Delta SkyMiles | 5 | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 1 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guestmiles | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — | 6,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | — | — | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 | — | 6,400 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 6,500 | 6,500 | — | 7,000 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | — | 7,000 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 7,500 | 7,500 | 10,000 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 18,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 12,700 | 9,500 | 16,300 | 9,600 | 10,200 | 9,600 | 8,500 | 10,100 | 9,300 | 40,900 | 14,800 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | — |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | — | — | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | — | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Avianca LifeMilesmiles | 12,800 | 12,800 | 22,000 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 22,000 | 12,800 | 22,000 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD): Etihad Guest, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- GOL Linhas Aereas (G3): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, American Airlines AAdvantage, GOL Smiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles
- LATAM Airlines Group (LA): Delta SkyMiles
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) and to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)Return direction | 6,000 milesNonstop | Etihad Guest | 13 |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)Another Rio de Janeiro airport | 6,500 milesNonstop | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38 |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)Another São Paulo airport | 6,400 milesNonstop | Delta SkyMiles | 172 |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Brasilia (BSB)Also from CGH | 7,500 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 324 |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Goiania (GYN)Also from CGH | 7,500 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 67 |
| São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Belo Horizonte (CNF)Also from CGH | 6,000 AviosNonstop | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 15 |
| Brasilia (BSB) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)Also to SDU | 7,500 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 73 |
| Goiania (GYN) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)Also to SDU | 7,500 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 62 |
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 | — | — |
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Questions about economy award flights from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)
What's the lowest economy award from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)?
6,000 miles + $11.90 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 5, 2026, 12:38 UTC for an Oct 24, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 06:33 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)?
Etihad Guest (18 dates), Delta SkyMiles (41 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (44 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (76 dates), GOL Smiles (75 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (61 dates), United MileagePlus (42 dates) and Avianca LifeMiles (96 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Etihad Guest, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, American Airlines AAdvantage, GOL Smiles, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 6,000 miles with Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop economy space on 18 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)?
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 Oct 2026 departures: 6,000 miles with Etihad Guest (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.