Award flights from Newark (EWR) to Africa
AwardTool saw award space on 5 routes from Newark (EWR) to Africa in the last 30 days, into 5 airports in 4 countries, on 12 programs. Lowest business class observed: 75,000 miles + $86.70, Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB), with American Airlines AAdvantage. Lowest economy observed: 24,000 points + $237.75, Newark (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Prices observed – .
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- Routes with award space
- 5
- Countries reached
- 4
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 miles + $86.70
- EWR–JNB · AAdvantage
- Lowest economy
- 24,000 points + $237.75
- EWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest first class
- 295,000 points + $1,225.00
- EWR–CPT · Qantas · mixed cabin from 227,800 points + $935.95 (EWR–NBO)
Award routes from Newark (EWR) 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 | 75,000 miles + $86.70EWR–JNB · AAdvantage | 27,000 points + $256.40EWR–CPT · Virgin Atlantic |
| Egypt | 1 | 88,000 miles + $18.89EWR–CAI · MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 44,000 miles + $15.39EWR–CAI · MileagePlus |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 88,000 miles + $5.60EWR–ADD · MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 49,500 miles + $5.60EWR–ADD · MileagePlus |
| Kenya | 1 | 75,000 miles + $1,284.65EWR–NBO · AAdvantage | 24,000 points + $237.75EWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
Award routes from Newark (EWR) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark (EWR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 49,500 miles + $5.60MileagePlus · 314 dates | 88,000 miles + $5.60MileagePlus · 313 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Newark (EWR) to Cairo (CAI) | 44,000 miles + $15.39MileagePlus · 307 dates | 88,000 miles + $18.89MileagePlus · 313 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,000 points + $256.40Virgin Atlantic · 48 dates | 88,000 miles + $8.60MileagePlus · 321 dates · Mixed cabin | 295,000 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 5 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + $285.70Flying Blue · 128 dates | 75,000 miles + $86.70AAdvantage · 31 dates | 236,900 points + $931.00Qantas · 18 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 11 |
| Newark (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO) | 24,000 points + $237.75Virgin Atlantic · 29 dates | 75,000 miles + $1,284.65AAdvantage · 14 dates | 226,000 miles + $747.85Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 12 |
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 Newark (EWR) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 milesEWR–NBO · Skywards · 5 routes | 48,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 88,000 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes · Mixed cabin | 227,800 pointsEWR–NBO · Qantas · 3 routes · Mixed cabin | |
| 24,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 48,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 75,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 227,800 pointsEWR–NBO · Qantas · 3 routes · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pointsEWR–CPT · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 55,000 milesEWR–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 88,000 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes · Mixed cabin | 447,400 milesEWR–NBO · SkyMiles · 3 routes | |
| 24,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 48,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 88,000 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes · Mixed cabin | 246,400 pointsEWR–NBO · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 24,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 48,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 75,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 286,000 pointsEWR–JNB · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 27,000 pointsEWR–CPT · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 48,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 75,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 246,400 pointsEWR–NBO · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 27,000 pointsEWR–CPT · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 54,000 pointsEWR–CPT · Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes | 75,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 251,000 pointsEWR–NBO · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 35,000 milesEWR–NBO · Skywards · 5 routes | 65,000 milesEWR–CPT · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 75,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 499,900 milesEWR–CPT · SkyMiles · 2 routes | |
| 35,000 milesEWR–JNB · Flying Blue · 5 routes | 65,000 milesEWR–CPT · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 75,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 499,900 milesEWR–CPT · SkyMiles · 2 routes | |
| 40,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 60,500 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 88,000 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes · Mixed cabin | 499,900 milesEWR–CPT · SkyMiles · 2 routes | |
| 40,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 5 routes | 60,500 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 88,000 milesEWR–ADD · MileagePlus · 5 routes · Mixed cabin | 499,900 milesEWR–CPT · SkyMiles · 2 routes | |
| 40,000 milesEWR–JNB · AAdvantage · 4 routes | 65,000 milesEWR–JNB · Flying Blue · 4 routes | 88,000 milesEWR–NBO · MileagePlus · 4 routes · Mixed cabin | 499,900 milesEWR–CPT · SkyMiles · 1 route |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space from Newark (EWR) to Africa
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 5 | 88,000 miles + $8.60EWR–JNB · MileagePlus | 44,000 miles + $15.39EWR–CAI · MileagePlus |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 | 75,000 miles + $86.70EWR–JNB · AAdvantage | 40,000 miles + $25.55EWR–NBO · AAdvantage |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 3 | 90,000 points + $87.94EWR–NBO · Aeroplan | 55,000 points + $75.61EWR–JNB · Aeroplan |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 3 | 110,000 points + $1,325.10EWR–JNB · Atmos | 42,500 points + $463.15EWR–NBO · Atmos |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 3 | — | 55,000 miles + $29.00EWR–JNB · LifeMiles |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3 | 429,900 miles + $40.35EWR–NBO · SkyMiles | 48,500 miles + $40.35EWR–NBO · SkyMiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 3 | 96,000 miles + $1,229.95EWR–NBO · Skywards | 35,000 miles + $303.95EWR–NBO · Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 3 | 146,999 miles + $441.30EWR–CPT · Etihad Guest | 75,000 miles + $36.50EWR–JNB · Etihad Guest |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 3 | 100,625 miles + $712.10EWR–CPT · Flying Blue | 35,000 miles + $279.50EWR–CPT · Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3 | 143,000 points + $1,280.15EWR–NBO · Qantas | 57,800 points + $443.15EWR–NBO · Qantas |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 3 | 125,000 miles + taxes not reportedEWR–NBO · Miles&Smiles | 65,000 miles + taxes not reportedEWR–NBO · Miles&Smiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 2 | 109,500 points + $484.40EWR–CPT · Virgin Atlantic | 24,000 points + $237.75EWR–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
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 Newark (EWR) to Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from Newark (EWR) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
75,000 miles + $86.70, Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB), with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space on that route on 31 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from Newark (EWR) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
24,000 points + $237.75, Newark (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on that route on 29 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in Africa had award space from Newark (EWR)?
South Africa with 2 routes, Egypt with 1 route, Ethiopia with 1 route and Kenya with 1 route, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in Africa had award space from Newark (EWR)?
Addis Ababa (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Newark (EWR) to Africa lowest?
Departures in Apr 2027: 75,000 miles EWR to JNB with American Airlines AAdvantage, open on 11 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 Newark (EWR) to Africa?
United MileagePlus (5 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (3 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (3 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (3 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (3 routes), Delta SkyMiles (3 routes) and 6 other programs. United MileagePlus had the most routes.