Award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa
AwardTool saw award space on 8 routes from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa in the last 30 days, into 8 airports in 7 countries, on 14 programs. Lowest business class observed: 15,000 points + $129.70, London Heathrow (LHR) to Casablanca (CMN), with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Prices observed – .
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- Routes with award space
- 8
- Countries reached
- 7
- Lowest business class
- 15,000 points + $129.70
- LHR–CMN · Atmos
- Lowest economy
- 7,500 points + $106.90
- LHR–CMN · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 62,500 miles + $411.29
- LHR–CAI · AAdvantage
Award routes from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa by destination country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Destination country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 35,000 points + $804.94LHR–JNB · Virgin Atlantic | 22,322 miles + $455.30LHR–CPT · Etihad Guest |
| Egypt | 1 | 42,500 miles + $406.49LHR–CAI · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $218.89LHR–CAI · AAdvantage |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 90,000 miles + $389.50LHR–ADD · MileagePlus | 35,000 miles + $201.90LHR–ADD · MileagePlus |
| Kenya | 1 | 48,500 points + $641.15LHR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic | 12,000 points + $331.58LHR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Mauritius | 1 | 132,500 miles + $749.40LHR–MRU · Flying Blue | 30,000 miles + $320.50LHR–MRU · Flying Blue |
| Morocco | 1 | 15,000 points + $129.70LHR–CMN · Atmos | 7,500 points + $106.90LHR–CMN · Atmos |
| Nigeria | 1 | 45,000 points + $445.40LHR–LOS · Atmos | 12,000 points + $338.45LHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic |
Award routes from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Flights within Africa are not counted here.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 35,000 miles + $201.90MileagePlus · 322 dates | 90,000 miles + $389.50MileagePlus · 319 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo (CAI) | 20,000 miles + $218.89AAdvantage · 293 dates | 42,500 miles + $406.49AAdvantage · 258 dates | 62,500 miles + $411.29AAdvantage · 2 dates | Yes | 4 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 22,322 miles + $455.30Etihad Guest · 326 dates | 55,000 miles + $415.10AAdvantage · 14 dates | 221,200 points + $1,189.78Qantas · 41 dates | Yes | 12 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Casablanca (CMN) | 7,500 points + $106.90Atmos · 245 dates | 15,000 points + $129.70Atmos · 192 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 30,000 miles + $318.20Flying Blue · 325 dates | 35,000 points + $804.94Virgin Atlantic · 329 dates | 221,200 points + $1,188.70Qantas · 88 dates | Yes | 7 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) | 12,000 points + $338.45Virgin Atlantic · 313 dates | 45,000 points + $445.40Atmos · 238 dates | — | Yes | 4 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Mauritius (MRU) | 30,000 miles + $320.50Flying Blue · 11 dates | 132,500 miles + $749.40Flying Blue · 11 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) | 12,000 points + $331.58Virgin Atlantic · 219 dates | 48,500 points + $641.15Virgin Atlantic · 233 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
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.
Lowest awards by month from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 24,000 pointsLHR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 169,200 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–JNB · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 169,200 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 24,000 pointsLHR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | — | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 24,000 pointsLHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 221,200 pointsLHR–JNB · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–JNB · Virgin Atlantic · 6 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 177,300 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–JNB · Virgin Atlantic · 6 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 169,200 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 24,000 pointsLHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic · 6 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 169,200 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 24,000 pointsLHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic · 6 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 8 routes | 146,000 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes · Mixed cabin | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 24,000 pointsLHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 169,200 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 20,000 milesLHR–CAI · AAdvantage · 6 routes | 34,000 pointsLHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | — | |
| 7,500 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | 47,700 pointsLHR–CAI · Qantas · 5 routes | 15,000 pointsLHR–CMN · Atmos · 7 routes | — | |
| 20,000 milesLHR–CAI · AAdvantage · 7 routes | 50,000 milesLHR–JNB · Flying Blue · 4 routes | 42,500 milesLHR–CAI · AAdvantage · 7 routes | — |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 5 | 15,000 points + $129.70LHR–CMN · Atmos | 7,500 points + $106.90LHR–CMN · Atmos |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5 | 69,125 miles + $759.85LHR–NBO · Flying Blue | 25,500 miles + $240.42LHR–CPT · Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 | 35,000 points + $804.94LHR–JNB · Virgin Atlantic | 12,000 points + $338.45LHR–LOS · Virgin Atlantic |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 | 42,500 miles + $406.49LHR–CAI · AAdvantage | 20,000 miles + $218.89LHR–CAI · AAdvantage |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3 | 65,000 miles + $690.37LHR–LOS · SkyMiles | 35,000 miles + $402.81LHR–LOS · SkyMiles |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3 | 46,000 points + $428.59LHR–CAI · Qantas | 23,000 points + $226.61LHR–CAI · Qantas |
| United MileagePlus | 3 | 65,000 miles + $372.79LHR–CAI · MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $184.59LHR–CAI · MileagePlus |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1 | 95,000 points + $438.40LHR–CPT · Aeroplan | 50,000 points + $214.80LHR–CPT · Aeroplan |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1 | — | 30,000 miles + $58.00LHR–CPT · LifeMiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 1 | 83,000 miles + $1,226.96LHR–CPT · Skywards | 30,000 miles + $388.18LHR–CPT · Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 1 | 199,618 miles + $948.70LHR–CPT · Etihad Guest | 22,322 miles + $455.30LHR–CPT · Etihad Guest |
| GOL Smiles | 1 | 153,900 miles + taxes not reportedLHR–ADD · Smiles | 60,200 miles + taxes not reportedLHR–ADD · Smiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1 | 99,000 Avios + taxes varyLHR–JNB · Privilege Club · nonstop | 33,000 Avios + taxes not reportedLHR–JNB · Privilege Club |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1 | 100,000 miles + taxes not reportedLHR–CPT · Miles&Smiles | 50,000 miles + taxes not reportedLHR–CPT · Miles&Smiles |
Transferable points to Africa
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to Africa, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
Questions about award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
15,000 points + $129.70, London Heathrow (LHR) to Casablanca (CMN), with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space on that route on 192 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
7,500 points + $106.90, London Heathrow (LHR) to Casablanca (CMN), with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space on that route on 245 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in Africa had award space from London Heathrow (LHR)?
South Africa with 2 routes, Egypt with 1 route, Ethiopia with 1 route, Kenya with 1 route, Mauritius with 1 route, Morocco with 1 route and Nigeria with 1 route, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in Africa had award space from London Heathrow (LHR)?
Addis Ababa (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Cape Town (CPT), Casablanca (CMN), Johannesburg (JNB), Lagos (LOS), Mauritius (MRU) and Nairobi (NBO), in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa lowest?
Departures in Jan 2027: 15,000 points LHR to CMN with Alaska Atmos Rewards, open on 29 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space from London Heathrow (LHR) to Africa?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (5 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (5 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (4 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (3 routes), Delta SkyMiles (3 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (3 routes) and 8 other programs. Atmos and Flying Blue had the most routes, 5 each.