Award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for GRU→ZRH. Lowest economy: 38,000 miles + $64.33 (TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go). Lowest business class: 100,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest premium economy: 200,000 miles + $37.79 (United MileagePlus).
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São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH) at a glance
- From
- São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International, São Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- To
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Zurich (ZRH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&GoLowest observed | 38,000 pts + $64.33 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 8 | 299 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $37.79 | 1 stopNonstop from 50,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $12.60 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS) +1 more | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 127,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT) +9 more | 1 | 330 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 200,000 pts + $37.79 | 1 stop | SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 238,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), TAP Portugal (TP) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $13.80 | Nonstop | Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 135,000 pts + $64.35 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 2 | 280 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 383,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 109 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
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 | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 38,000 pts + $65.15 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 45,000 pts + $12.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $37.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $13.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 475,700 pts + taxes not reported | 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 at the time shown. 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 45,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 42 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop space via United MileagePlus.
Best months to fly from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (16 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 100,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (18 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (26 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (21 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (28 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (28 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 175,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 175,000 · Miles&Go (31 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 175,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 175,000 · Miles&Go (30 dates) | |
| 45,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 185,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 45,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 185,000 · Miles&Smiles (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)Questions about award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)
What's the lowest São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 38,000 miles + $64.33 with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go. TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go showed economy award space on 299 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:21 UTC). In business class, 100,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 189 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 330 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 109 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 320 dates, business class 314 dates); TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (economy 299 dates, business class 280 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 327 dates, premium economy 327 dates, business class 327 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 45,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 38,000 miles with Miles&Go (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 100,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.