London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) flights
An economy award from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) starts at 30,500 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $337.82. One airline flies nonstop from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG): British Airways. The two airports are 5,750 miles (9,254 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lisbon, Madrid and Paris and more.
How many miles LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways | 30,500 | $337.82–1,198.99 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn British Airways | 35,000 | $327.82–1,328.99 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn British Airways | 37,000 | $407.82–1,108.99 |
| British Airways ClubOn British Airways | 38,500–44,000 | $160.80–1,008.40 |
| Iberia ClubOn British Airways | 38,500–44,000 | $287.82–1,158.99 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn British Airways | 40,000 | $407.82–858.99 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn British Airways | 43,500 | $252.82–1,108.99 |
| American AAdvantageOn British Airways | 50,000 | $307.82–1,308.99 |
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 LHR to GIG
- British Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book LHR to GIG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks British Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks British Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks British Airways
- Finnair PlusBooks British Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks British Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks British Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks British Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks British Airways
LHR to GIG with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
- Via Madrid (MAD)Iberia the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and British Airways, then Air Transat
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Santiago (SCL)British Airways, then Sky Airline, LATAM Airlines and 2 more
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- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
LHR to GIG: common questions
How many miles does LHR to GIG cost?
In economy it starts at 30,500 miles one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $337.82. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (35,000), JAL Mileage Bank (37,000) and British Airways Club (38,500–44,000). 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 LHR to GIG?
British Airways (oneworld) flies nonstop from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG).
How far is London from Rio De Janeiro by plane?
London (LHR) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG) are 5,750 miles (9,254 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHR to GIG award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between London and Rio De Janeiro?
The most direct connections are through Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG), Sao Paulo (GRU) and Amsterdam (AMS). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example TAP Portugal through Lisbon.
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.