Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) flights
An economy award from Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) starts at 30,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on TAP Portugal, plus taxes and fees from $43.70. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG): Gol and TAP Portugal. The two airports are 4,794 miles (7,715 km) apart. TAP Portugal is in Star Alliance. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salvador, Recife and Natal and more.
How many miles LIS to GIG 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn TAP Portugal | 30,000 | $43.70–450 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn TAP Portugal | 35,000 | $43.70–100 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn TAP Portugal | 39,500 | $71.70–128 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn TAP Portugal | 45,000 | $71.70–128 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn TAP Portugal | 45,000 | $68.70–125 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn TAP Portugal | 46,500 | $43.70–100 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn TAP Portugal | 47,500 | $43.70–100 |
| American AAdvantageOn Gol | 50,000 | $43.70–60 |
| United MileagePlusOn TAP Portugal | 50,000 | $43.70–100 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn TAP Portugal | 54,000 | $94.10–206.40 |
| Etihad GuestOn TAP Portugal | 60,000 | $43.70–350 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn TAP Portugal | 60,000 | $43.70–100 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 LIS to GIG
- GolNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- TAP PortugalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book LIS to GIG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Gol, TAP Portugal
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Gol, TAP Portugal
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Gol
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks TAP Portugal
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks TAP Portugal
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks TAP Portugal
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks TAP Portugal
- GOL SmilesBooks Gol
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks TAP Portugal
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks TAP Portugal
- TAP Miles&GoBooks TAP Portugal
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks TAP Portugal
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks TAP Portugal
- United MileagePlusBooks TAP Portugal
LIS to GIG with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salvador (SSA)TAP Portugal, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Recife (REC)TAP Portugal, then Azul and Gol
- Via Natal (NAT)TAP Portugal, then Gol
- Via Fortaleza (FOR)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)TAP Portugal, then Azul and Gol
- Via Sao Luiz (SLZ)TAP Portugal, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Brasilia (BSB)TAP Portugal, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Porto (OPO)TAP Portugal the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Campinas (VCP)Azul the whole way
- Via Belem (BEL)TAP Portugal, then Gol
- Via Madrid (MAD)Iberia the whole way
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- Via Curitiba (CWB)TAP Portugal the whole way+1
- Via Florianopolis (FLN)TAP Portugal, then Gol
- Via Porto Alegre (POA)TAP Portugal, then Gol, LATAM Airlines and 1 more
LIS to GIG: common questions
How many miles does LIS to GIG cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on TAP Portugal, plus taxes and fees from $43.70. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (35,000), TAP Miles&Go (39,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (45,000). 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 LIS to GIG?
Gol and TAP Portugal (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG).
How far is Lisbon from Rio De Janeiro by plane?
Lisbon (LIS) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG) are 4,794 miles (7,715 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LIS to GIG award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, GOL Smiles and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Lisbon and Rio De Janeiro?
The most direct connections are through Salvador (SSA), Recife (REC), Natal (NAT), Fortaleza (FOR) and Belo Horizonte (CNF). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example LATAM Airlines through Fortaleza.
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.