United Airlines Economy awards: Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)
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The lowest economy award AwardTool saw on United Airlines from Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) was 40,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles. 4 loyalty programs showed United Airlines in economy on this route. The verified flight details below come from the itineraries behind those awards.
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- Programs
- 4
- Lowest economy
- 40,000 miles
- Most open dates
- 324
- Verified flights
- 2
Programs that showed United Airlines economy on ATL–CPT
Each program's lowest observed economy award on this route, where United Airlines appeared in the results. "Appeared" means the award results included United Airlines; the lowest award may have been on another airline.
| Program | Lowest observed | Taxes | Open dates | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 miles | $28.50 | 69 | 1 stop |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 miles | $5.60 | 324 | 1 stop |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 64,600 points | $42.80 | 42 | 1 stop |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 points | $75.61 | 230 | 1 stop |
Verified flights
The flights behind the cheapest awards AwardTool matched. Where no operating carrier was identified, the marketing carrier is shown and no operator is asserted.
Cheapest itinerary — 1 stop (departed )
| Flight | Route | Departs / arrives | Aircraft | Duration | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA554 | ATL–EWR | → | BOEING 737 | 2h 19m | Marketed by United Airlines |
| UA1122 | EWR–CPT | → | Unknown aircraft | 14h 35m | Marketed by United Airlines |
Cheapest itinerary — 1 stop (departed )
| Flight | Route | Departs / arrives | Aircraft | Duration | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA555 | ATL–EWR | → | Unknown aircraft | 2h 16m | Marketed by United Airlines |
| UA1122 | EWR–CPT | → | Unknown aircraft | 14h 25m | Marketed by United Airlines |
Questions
How many miles or points to fly United Airlines economy from Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed was 40,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles, plus $28.50 taxes. 4 programs showed United Airlines in economy on this route; compare them above.
Does AwardTool know which aircraft United Airlines flies in economy on ATL–CPT?
Yes — the verified itineraries above show the flight numbers and aircraft of the cheapest awards AwardTool matched. Seats change quickly, so check the live search for a specific date.