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On 9 routes (7 international), South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest Avianca LifeMiles award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class on an international route: 82,880 miles + $13.10, São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB); LifeMiles showed business-class award space on that route on 7 dates.
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- Routes on South African Airways
- 9
- International routes
- 7
- Lowest business class, international
- 82,880 miles
- GRU–JNB · $13.10
- Lowest economy, international
- 42,500 miles
- GRU–JNB · $13.10
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on South African Airways with LifeMiles
6 routes where South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest LifeMiles business-class award. Route lows: 15,710–97,500 miles (median 82,880 across 6 routes); taxes $10.90–$65.50 (median $13.40 on 6 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)JNB–CPT with LifeMiles | 15,710 miles + $10.90 | 2 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)GRU–JNB with LifeMiles | 82,880 miles + $13.10 | 7 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)GRU–CPT with LifeMiles | 82,880 miles + $13.40 | 4 | |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Perth (PER)JNB–PER with LifeMiles | 85,000 miles + $51.10 | 100 | |
| Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB)PER–JNB with LifeMiles | 95,000 miles + $65.50 | 23 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Mauritius (MRU)GRU–MRU with LifeMiles | 97,500 miles + $36.50 | 8 |
Economy awards on South African Airways with LifeMiles
6 routes where South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest LifeMiles economy award. Route lows: 8,230–50,000 miles (median 42,500 across 6 routes); taxes $10.90–$90.60 (median $13.10 on 6 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB)CPT–JNB with LifeMiles | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 264 | |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)JNB–CPT with LifeMiles | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 53 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)GRU–JNB with LifeMiles | 42,500 miles + $13.10 | 24 | |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)GRU–CPT with LifeMiles | 42,500 miles + $13.40 | 10 | |
| Perth (PER) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)PER–GRU with LifeMiles | 46,750 miles + $90.60 | 80 | |
| Perth (PER) to Cape Town (CPT)PER–CPT with LifeMiles | 50,000 miles + $77.20 | 5 |
Dated South African Airways awards with LifeMiles
The lowest LifeMiles 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB–CPT | Business | 15,710 miles + $10.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JNB–CPT | Business | 15,710 miles + $10.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GRU–CPT | Business | 82,880 miles + $13.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GRU–CPT | Business | 82,880 miles + $13.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| CPT–JNB | Economy | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| CPT–JNB | Economy | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| CPT–JNB | Economy | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JNB–CPT | Economy | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 4 | Nonstop | 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 | LifeMiles median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Business | 3 | 82,880 miles + $13.10 | 80,000 points + $40.70 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Economy | 4 | 8,230 miles + $10.90 | 7,500 points + $38.20 |
| United MileagePlus | Business | 4 | 82,880 miles + $13.10 | 90,000 miles + $13.10 |
| United MileagePlus | Economy | 2 | 42,500 miles + $13.10 | 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 Avianca LifeMiles for South African Airways awards
Banks that transfer to Avianca LifeMiles, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the South African Airways award with a live search first.
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Questions about booking South African Airways with LifeMiles
How many LifeMiles does a South African Airways business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on South African Airways that AwardTool observed with Avianca LifeMiles on an international route in the last 30 days was 82,880 miles + $13.10 from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB); LifeMiles showed business-class award space on that route on 7 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was JNB–CPT at 15,710 miles + $10.90. Across 6 routes the lows ranged from 15,710 to 97,500 miles, with a median of 82,880. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many LifeMiles does a South African Airways economy award take?
The lowest economy award on South African Airways that AwardTool observed with Avianca LifeMiles on an international route in the last 30 days was 42,500 miles + $13.10 from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB); LifeMiles showed economy award space on that route on 24 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was CPT–JNB at 8,230 miles + $10.90. Across 6 routes the lows ranged from 8,230 to 50,000 miles, with a median of 42,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest LifeMiles award on South African Airways?
South African Airways was the only airline on the lowest LifeMiles award on every open date in the last 30 days on 9 routes; the lowest by cabin include JNB–CPT (business class), GRU–JNB (business class), GRU–CPT (business class), CPT–JNB (economy), JNB–CPT (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 LifeMiles covers?
Air Canada Aeroplan on 4 shared routes and United MileagePlus on 4 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 Avianca LifeMiles for South African Airways awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), Bilt points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (1:1, Instant), Citi points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo 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.