Book South African Airways with Air Canada Aeroplan: observed awards
On 4 routes (all international), South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: 12,500 points + $71.00, Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB); Aeroplan showed business-class award space on that route on 167 dates.
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- Routes on South African Airways
- 4
- International routes
- 4
- Lowest business class
- 12,500 points
- WDH–JNB · $71.00
- Lowest economy
- 7,500 points
- WDH–JNB · $71.00
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on South African Airways with Aeroplan
4 routes where South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan business-class award. Route lows: 12,500–80,000 points (median 80,000 across 4 routes); taxes $40.70–$71.00 (median $40.70 on 4 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 12,500 points + $71.00 | 167 | |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)JNB–GRU with Aeroplan | 80,000 points + $62.50 | 35 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)GRU–CPT with Aeroplan | 80,000 points + $40.70 | 12 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)GRU–JNB with Aeroplan | 80,000 points + $40.70 | 8 |
Economy awards on South African Airways with Aeroplan
4 routes where South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan economy award. Route lows: 7,500–45,000 points (median 45,000 across 4 routes); taxes $40.70–$71.00 (median $40.70 on 4 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 7,500 points + $71.00 | 308 | |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)JNB–GRU with Aeroplan | 45,000 points + $62.50 | 84 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)GRU–JNB with Aeroplan | 45,000 points + $40.70 | 51 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)GRU–CPT with Aeroplan | 45,000 points + $40.70 | 22 |
Dated South African Airways awards with Aeroplan
The lowest Aeroplan awards on South African Airways AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDH–JNB | Business | 12,500 points + $71.00 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| WDH–JNB | Business | 12,500 points + $71.00 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| WDH–JNB | Business | 12,500 points + $71.00 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JNB–GRU | Business | 80,000 points + $62.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| WDH–JNB | Economy | 7,500 points + $71.00 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| WDH–JNB | Economy | 7,500 points + $71.00 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| WDH–JNB | Economy | 7,500 points + $71.00 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JNB–GRU | Economy | 45,000 points + $73.40 | 3 | 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.
Other programs whose lowest award was on South African Airways
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on South African Airways in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | Aeroplan median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | Business | 3 | 80,000 points + $40.70 | 90,000 miles + $13.10 |
| United MileagePlus | Economy | 3 | 45,000 points + $40.70 | 45,000 miles + $13.10 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed South African Airways as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Air Canada Aeroplan for South African Airways awards
Banks that transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the South African Airways award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Amex to Aeroplan | Fly South African Airways with Amex points |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to Aeroplan | Fly South African Airways with Bilt points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | Instant | Capital One to Aeroplan | Fly South African Airways with Capital One miles |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Chase to Aeroplan | Fly South African Airways with Chase points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking South African Airways with Aeroplan
How many Aeroplan points does a South African Airways business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on South African Airways that AwardTool observed with Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $71.00 from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB); Aeroplan showed business-class award space on that route on 167 dates. Across 4 routes the lows ranged from 12,500 to 80,000 points, with a median of 80,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Aeroplan points does a South African Airways economy award take?
The lowest economy award on South African Airways that AwardTool observed with Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days was 7,500 points + $71.00 from Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB); Aeroplan showed economy award space on that route on 308 dates. Across 4 routes the lows ranged from 7,500 to 45,000 points, with a median of 45,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Aeroplan award on South African Airways?
South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan award on every open date in the last 30 days on 4 routes; the lowest by cabin include WDH–JNB (business class), JNB–GRU (business class), GRU–CPT (business class), WDH–JNB (economy), JNB–GRU (economy) and GRU–JNB (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on South African Airways on the routes Aeroplan covers?
United MileagePlus on 3 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan for South African Airways awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), Bilt points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.