Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dubai (DXB) flights
An economy award from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dubai (DXB) starts at 45,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. One airline flies nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates. The two airports are 7,384 miles (11,884 km) apart. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sao Paulo, Rome and Madrid and more.
How many miles GIG to DXB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 45,000 | $62.80–225 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 53,100 | $37.80–825 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 55,000 | $67.80–855 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 60,000 | $40.80–53 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GIG to DXB
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book GIG to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
GIG to DXB with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Emirates
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
- Via Madrid (MAD)Iberia, then Emirates
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal and Gol, then Emirates
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Emirates
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Transat, then Emirates
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines, then Emirates
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines, then Emirates
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, then Emirates
GIG to DXB: common questions
How many miles does GIG to DXB cost?
In economy it starts at 45,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (53,100), Emirates Skywards (55,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GIG to DXB?
Emirates flies nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Dubai by plane?
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and Dubai (DXB) are 7,384 miles (11,884 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GIG to DXB award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Rio De Janeiro and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Sao Paulo (GRU), Rome (FCO), Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS) and Frankfurt (FRA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example ITA Airways through Rome.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.