Emirates Skywards award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Emirates Skywards award space for PVG→GIG in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 70,000 miles + $284.20 (economy space on 19 dates). Lowest business class: 183,000 miles + $1,159.79 (business-class space on 4 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 70,000 miles + $284.20
- economy space on 19 dates
- Lowest business class
- 183,000 miles + $1,159.79
- business-class space on 4 dates
In economy, 70,000 miles + $284.20 with Emirates Skywards was the 2nd lowest of the 7 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 60,000 miles + $38.94 with United MileagePlus. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 183,000 miles + $1,159.79, about 2.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (70,000 miles + $284.20).
Skywards award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Emirates Skywards award AwardTool observed on PVG→GIG in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 70,000 miles + $284.20 | 1 stop |  EK | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Business | 183,000 miles + $1,159.79 | 1 stop | EK | 7 | 4 | 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 Skywards award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 70,000 miles + $284.48 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 70,000 miles + $284.48 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 70,000 miles + $284.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 183,000 miles + $1,159.79 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 183,000 miles + $1,161.87 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 183,000 miles + $1,161.87 | 7 | 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.
How often Skywards award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Emirates Skywards 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 | 19 of 23 | 82% | |
| Business | 4 of 23 | 17% |
How to get Skywards miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 5:4 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 2:1.5 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:0.8 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Skywards vs other programs from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $84.60 | 337,709 pts + $21.50 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 77,000 pts + $263.60 | 106,000 pts + $446.00Lowest | 303,500 pts + $729.60 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 70,000 pts + $284.20 | — | 183,000 pts + $1,159.79Lowest | — |
| Etihad Guest | 134,000 pts + $415.70 | — | 961,959 pts + $875.59 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 233,600 pts + taxes not reported | 880,700 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 87,000 pts + $527.47 | 170,000 pts + $644.43 | — | 382,300 pts + $1,161.04 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $38.94Lowest | 253,000 pts + $43.29 | 563,400 pts + $43.29 | — |
Questions about Skywards award flights from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)
How many miles do you need to fly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with Emirates Skywards?
The lowest one-way Emirates Skywards awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 70,000 miles + $284.20, with award space on 19 departure dates (newest observation Nov 12, 2026); business class 183,000 miles + $1,159.79, with award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 30, 2026). Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Skywards award from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
In economy, 70,000 miles + $284.20. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 08:50 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:00 UTC). In business class, 183,000 miles + $1,159.79. Seen Oct 30, 2026, 03:59 UTC for a Dec 16, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 30, 2026, 03:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with Skywards?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Emirates Skywards award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Skywards awards from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
American Express Membership Rewards (5:4, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (2:1.5, Instant) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:0.8, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
When does Emirates Skywards release award seats for Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)?
Emirates Skywards publishes a booking window of about 360 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Emirates Skywards award space for departures as late as Dec 24, 2026; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Skywards award release dates.