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Montreal to Rio de Janeiro (YUL-GIG): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Air Transat flies nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) just twice a week. With so few departures, each one carries the only premium seats on the route that day. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all of them, so a rare opening doesn't slip past you.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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5,092 mi
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2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Montreal to Rio de Janeiro to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Airlines flying Montreal to Rio de Janeiro nonstop

Carriers operating YUL to GIG nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Air Transat
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Frequently asked questions about YUL to GIG

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Montreal?
YUL to GIG covers about 5,092 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YUL to GIG?
Air Transat is currently the only airline flying YUL to GIG nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Air Transat departure.
How often does YUL to GIG operate?
The nonstop currently runs twice a week, on Air Transat. Thin schedules like this change by season, and an alert will catch anything added.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on YUL to GIG?
Open the YUL to GIG calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Montreal to Rio de Janeiro route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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