Award flights from Washington to São Paulo
Award space from Washington to São Paulo
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Washington (IAD, DCA, BWI) and São Paulo (GRU, CGH) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 on IAD–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 60,000 points + $75.91 on IAD–GRU (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 216,000 miles + $5.60 on DCA–GRU (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 22,000 pts + $5.60
- IAD–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,000 pts + $5.60
- IAD–GRU · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 60,000 pts + $75.91
- IAD–GRU · Aeroplan
- Lowest first class
- 216,000 pts + $5.60
- DCA–GRU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IAD–GRU: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–GRU. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 60,000 points + $75.91, about 1.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 points + $76.21).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Washington to São Paulo on points: 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAD–GRU (seen on 76 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–GRU | 76 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 28,000 pts + $59.75 | IAD–GRU | 66 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 28,090 pts + $34.00 | IAD–GRU | 90 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,000 pts + $434.90 | IAD–GRU | 39 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.13 | IAD–GRU | 157 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $25.60 | IAD–GRU | 52 |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $6.85 | DCA–GRU | 5 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $29.00 | IAD–GRU | 48 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.21 | IAD–GRU | 324 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–GRU | 65 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $38.00 | DCA–GRU | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 70,200 pts + $5.60 | BWI–GRU | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 75,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAD–GRU | 75 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 139,000 pts + $99.44 | DCA–GRU | 3 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Washington to São Paulo on points: 33,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAD–GRU (seen on 76 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–GRU | 76 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $25.60 | IAD–GRU | 7 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–GRU | 323 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 58,000 pts + $601.70 | IAD–GRU | 23 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 75,400 pts + $29.00 | IAD–GRU | 46 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 87,066 pts + $51.61 | IAD–GRU | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $456.60 | IAD–GRU | 50 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 136,200 pts + $5.60 | BWI–GRU | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 146,500 pts + taxes not reported | IAD–GRU | 75 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Washington to São Paulo on points: 60,000 points + $75.91 with Air Canada Aeroplan on IAD–GRU (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $75.91 | IAD–GRU | 324 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $11.20 | BWI–GRU | 25 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 74,330 pts + $34.00 | IAD–GRU | 87 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–GRU | 323 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 91,300 pts + $29.00Mixed cabin | IAD–GRU | 15 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 136,000 pts + $1,141.40 | IAD–GRU | 20 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 145,000 pts + $699.60 | IAD–GRU | 51 |
| GOL Smiles | 186,100 pts + taxes not reported | IAD–GRU | 3 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 387,000 pts + $99.14 | DCA–GRU | 3 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 490,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAD–GRU | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Washington to São Paulo on points: 216,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–GRU (seen on 2 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.
Washington to São Paulo at a glance
- From
- Washington (IAD, DCA, BWI)
- To
- São Paulo (GRU, CGH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), Iberia (IB) and 6 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,736–4,753 miles (7,622–7,650 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to São Paulo
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Washington and São Paulo, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 76 dates | 33,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 76 dates | 60,000 pts + $75.91Aeroplan · 324 dates | 253,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 2 dates |
| Washington National (DCA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 55,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 5 dates | 86,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 216,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 2 dates |
| Baltimore (BWI) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 22,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 25 dates | 33,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 25 dates | 71,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 25 dates | 240,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 1 date |
| Baltimore (BWI) to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) | 33,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 7 dates | 43,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 7 dates | 111,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 7 dates | 215,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 1 date |
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, Washington to São Paulo
- Economy: 22,000 miles + $5.60 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 76 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,000 miles + $5.60 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 76 dates.
- Business Class: 60,000 points + $75.91 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 324 dates.
- First Class: 216,000 miles + $5.60 on Washington National (DCA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 2 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAD–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $16.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAD–GRU | Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $31.13 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAD–GRU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAD–GRU | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAD–GRU | Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.91 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAD–GRU | United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAD–GRU | Air Canada Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $79.51 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAD–GRU | Delta SkyMiles | 470,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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 30,000 points + $31.13 via Virgin Australia Velocity on IAD–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 149 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 55,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAD–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 80,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAD–GRU, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Washington to São Paulo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,500 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 44,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $75.91 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 215,000 pts + $11.20 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 27,500 pts + $5.60 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 40,500 pts + $11.20 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 474,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)LifeMiles | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | 370,004 pts + $84.31 (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)LifeMiles | 372,692 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)LifeMiles | 470,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 149,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $11.20 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 43,500 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)LifeMiles | 470,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)LifeMiles | 470,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | |
| 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 74,330 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 87,066 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — |
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 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Washington to São Paulo award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Washington to São Paulo?
In business class, IAD–GRU with 60,000 points + $75.91 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, IAD–GRU with 22,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Washington and São Paulo had award space?
IAD–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), DCA–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BWI–GRU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and BWI–CGH (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 Washington to São Paulo?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 22,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 60,000 points + $75.91 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 04:04 UTC for a Nov 28, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:55 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington to São Paulo?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 76 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 25 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business class 324 dates, first class 4 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 3 dates, business class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 52 dates, premium economy 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 90 dates, business class 87 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 65 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 10 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 81 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 3 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Washington to São Paulo on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 30,000 points + $31.13 with Virgin Australia Velocity.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Washington to São Paulo?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (22,000 miles + $5.60) to $434.90 with Virgin Atlantic (29,000 points + $434.90); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (80,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,141.40 with Virgin Atlantic (136,000 points + $1,141.40). 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 Washington to São Paulo?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Washington to São Paulo 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 (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 60,000 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan (31 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 Washington to São Paulo?
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 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.