Award flights from South Africa
AwardTool saw award space from South Africa to 26 airports in 19 countries in the last 30 days, on 43 international routes from 3 airports, on 16 programs. Lowest business class observed: 35,000 points + $107.22, Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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- Routes with award space
- 43
- Departure airports
- 3
- Lowest business class
- 35,000 points + $107.22
- JNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest economy
- 11,500 points + $97.90
- JNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest first class
- 80,000 miles + $72.30
- JNB–HKG · AAdvantage
Award routes from South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 75,000 miles + $68.69JNB–ATL · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $255.47JNB–ATL · Virgin Atlantic |
| Germany | 4 | 70,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos | 35,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 46,500 miles + $212.10JNB–AUH · Flying Blue | 20,000 miles + $110.54JNB–DXB · Skywards |
| Turkey | 3 | 70,000 points + $62.20JNB–IST · Aeroplan | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 35,000 points + $341.31JNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic | 23,375 miles + $273.00CPT–LHR · Etihad Guest |
| Australia | 2 | 80,000 miles + $88.80JNB–PER · AAdvantage | 42,500 miles + $109.30JNB–SYD · AAdvantage |
| Brazil | 2 | 80,000 points + $62.50JNB–GRU · Aeroplan | 45,000 points + $62.50JNB–GRU · Aeroplan |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 90,000 miles + $34.80CPT–ADD · MileagePlus | 35,000 miles + $34.80CPT–ADD · MileagePlus |
| France | 2 | 61,000 points + $240.57JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $112.75JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic |
| Kenya | 2 | 35,000 points + $107.22JNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $97.90JNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Netherlands | 2 | 50,000 points + $360.95JNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic | 15,000 points + $133.85JNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic |
| Qatar | 2 | 45,000 Avios + taxes not reportedJNB–DOH · Privilege Club | 22,500 Avios + taxes not reportedJNB–DOH · Privilege Club |
| Singapore | 2 | 83,000 miles + $774.39CPT–SIN · Skywards | 30,000 miles + $210.66CPT–SIN · Skywards |
| Switzerland | 2 | 70,000 points + $62.40JNB–ZRH · Aeroplan | 42,500 points + $62.40JNB–ZRH · Aeroplan |
| China | 1 | 130,000 points + $70.38JNB–PEK · Aeroplan | 60,000 miles + $34.90JNB–PEK · MileagePlus |
| Egypt | 1 | 90,000 miles + $40.49JNB–CAI · MileagePlus | 35,000 miles + $40.49JNB–CAI · MileagePlus |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 75,000 points + $54.80JNB–HKG · Atmos | 37,500 points + $54.80JNB–HKG · Atmos |
| Israel | 1 | 70,000 miles + $81.50JNB–TLV · SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | 40,000 miles + $81.50JNB–TLV · SkyMiles |
| Mauritius | 1 | 82,800 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–MRU · Smiles | 33,900 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–MRU · Smiles |
Departure airports in South Africa with international award space
Departure airports by number of routes.
- Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB)23 routes
- Award flights from Cape Town (CPT)18 routes
- Durban (DUR): 2 routes
Award routes from South Africa
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Flights within South Africa are not counted here.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town (CPT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 35,000 miles + $34.80MileagePlus · 325 dates | 90,000 miles + $34.80MileagePlus · 322 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 points + $134.02Virgin Atlantic · 83 dates | 50,000 points + $359.42Virgin Atlantic · 164 dates | 221,200 points + $774.73Qantas · 59 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Atlanta (ATL) | 40,000 miles + $324.79Flying Blue · 303 dates | 171,000 miles + $784.93Flying Blue · 303 dates | 325,000 miles + $103.09SkyMiles · 6 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Doha (DOH) | 27,500 points + $57.15Atmos · 311 dates | 55,000 points + $57.15Atmos · 247 dates | — | Yes | 4 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $110.38Skywards · 298 dates | 63,000 miles + $384.31Skywards · 290 dates | 147,800 points + $385.10Qantas · 83 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 35,000 points + $71.70Atmos · 313 dates | 70,000 points + $71.90Atmos · 228 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Houston (IAH) | 47,500 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 70 dates | 162,500 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 22 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST) | 50,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 185 dates | 110,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 9 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to London Gatwick (LGW) | 30,000 miles + $72.30AAdvantage · 177 dates | 55,000 miles + $726.10AAdvantage · 29 dates | 221,200 points + $790.53Qantas · 20 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 23,375 miles + $273.00Etihad Guest · 327 dates | 41,000 points + $342.94Virgin Atlantic · 236 dates | 188,000 miles + $518.90Etihad Guest · 11 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 12 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Munich (MUC) | 50,000 miles + $34.80MileagePlus · 260 dates | 110,000 miles + $42.60MileagePlus · 170 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) | 15,500 points + $97.96Virgin Atlantic · 258 dates | 40,000 points + $107.27Virgin Atlantic · 193 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Newark (EWR) | 37,500 miles + $323.87Skywards · 301 dates | 75,000 miles + $739.29AAdvantage · 8 dates | 236,900 points + $912.82Qantas · 17 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 9 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 11,500 points + $113.65Virgin Atlantic · 177 dates | 61,000 points + $211.56Virgin Atlantic · 115 dates | 221,200 points + $775.97Qantas · 37 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Singapore (SIN) | 30,000 miles + $210.66Skywards · 297 dates | 83,000 miles + $774.39Skywards · 286 dates | — | Yes | 7 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 45,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 12 dates | 90,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 9 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 45,000 miles + $53.39MileagePlus · 329 dates | 88,000 miles + $56.39MileagePlus · 328 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Yes | 1 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH) | 50,000 miles + $37.80MileagePlus · 311 dates | 110,000 miles + $37.80MileagePlus · 230 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB) | 70,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 321 dates | 180,200 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 18 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST) | 81,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 323 dates | 206,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 36 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 23,500 miles + $112.10Flying Blue · 297 dates | 46,500 miles + $212.10Flying Blue · 5 dates | — | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 35,000 miles + $35.00MileagePlus · 317 dates | 90,000 miles + $35.00MileagePlus · 317 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 points + $133.85Virgin Atlantic · 202 dates | 50,000 points + $360.95Virgin Atlantic · 250 dates | 221,200 points + $774.39Qantas · 120 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) | 15,000 points + $255.47Virgin Atlantic · 327 dates | 75,000 miles + $68.69AAdvantage · 19 dates | 120,000 miles + $752.39AAdvantage · 2 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 60,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 318 dates | 130,000 points + $70.38Aeroplan · 176 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI) | 35,000 miles + $40.49MileagePlus · 321 dates | 90,000 miles + $40.49MileagePlus · 321 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Doha (DOH) | 22,500 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 327 dates | 45,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 242 dates | 169,500 points + $603.67Qantas · 9 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 6 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 miles + $110.54Skywards · 326 dates | 63,000 miles + $384.82Skywards · 321 dates | 147,800 points + $385.10Qantas · 172 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 35,000 points + $71.90Atmos · 328 dates | 70,000 points + $71.90Atmos · 242 dates | — | Yes | 4 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 37,500 points + $54.80Atmos · 322 dates | 70,000 miles + $50.10AAdvantage · 32 dates · Mixed cabin | 80,000 miles + $72.30AAdvantage · 41 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedMiles&Smiles · 321 dates | 70,000 points + $62.20Aeroplan · 316 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 30,000 miles + $154.90Flying Blue · 320 dates | 35,000 points + $341.31Virgin Atlantic · 326 dates | 80,000 miles + $725.80AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 12 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Mauritius (MRU) | 33,900 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 321 dates | 82,800 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 320 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Munich (MUC) | 42,500 points + $62.50Aeroplan · 278 dates | 70,000 points + $62.50Aeroplan · 224 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) | 11,500 points + $97.90Virgin Atlantic · 329 dates | 35,000 points + $107.22Virgin Atlantic · 328 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Newark (EWR) | 45,000 miles + $53.39MileagePlus · 325 dates | 88,000 miles + $56.39MileagePlus · 322 dates | 110,000 points + $221.30Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 11,500 points + $112.75Virgin Atlantic · 304 dates | 61,000 points + $240.57Virgin Atlantic · 184 dates | 221,200 points + $780.20Qantas · 62 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Perth (PER) | 42,500 miles + $88.80AAdvantage · 210 dates | 80,000 miles + $88.80AAdvantage · 8 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Singapore (SIN) | 42,000 points + $94.17Velocity · 19 dates | 85,000 points + $92.20Atmos · 268 dates | — | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Sydney (SYD) | 42,500 miles + $109.30AAdvantage · 223 dates | 80,000 miles + $111.90AAdvantage · 3 dates | 110,000 miles + $63.90AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 32,000 points + $320.99Virgin Atlantic · 1 date | 80,000 points + $62.50Aeroplan · 35 dates | 965,000 miles + $58.99SkyMiles · 4 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 40,000 miles + $81.50SkyMiles · 26 dates | 70,000 miles + $81.50SkyMiles · 3 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Not seen | 2 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH) | 42,500 points + $62.40Aeroplan · 263 dates | 70,000 points + $62.40Aeroplan · 215 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
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 South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 30,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 30 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 40 routes | 110,000 milesJNB–SYD · AAdvantage · 14 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 29,000 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 28 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 39 routes | 147,800 pointsCPT–DXB · Qantas · 14 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 25,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 23 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 42 routes | 495,000 milesCPT–EWR · SkyMiles · 5 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 30,000 pointsCPT–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 29 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 42 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 11 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsCPT–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 29,000 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 26 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 42 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 25,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 28 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 40 routes | 147,800 pointsCPT–DXB · Qantas · 9 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 30,000 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 26 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 40 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 11 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 45,000 pointsCPT–FRA · Atmos · 26 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 41 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 43 routes | 45,000 pointsCPT–FRA · Atmos · 24 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 39 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 12 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 42 routes | 40,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 24 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 39 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 8 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 42 routes | 50,000 pointsJNB–HKG · Atmos · 23 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 40 routes | 147,800 pointsCPT–DXB · Qantas · 11 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 39 routes | 50,000 pointsJNB–HKG · Atmos · 14 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 33 routes | 80,000 milesJNB–HKG · AAdvantage · 2 routes | |
| 65,000 milesCPT–EWR · Skywards · 3 routes | — | 174,000 milesCPT–EWR · Skywards · 3 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 South 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 | 23 | 88,000 miles + $56.39JNB–EWR · MileagePlus | 35,000 miles + $39.50JNB–DXB · MileagePlus |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16 | 90,000 points + $384.31JNB–DXB · Qantas | 31,900 points + $110.38JNB–DXB · Qantas |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15 | 70,000 points + $70.88JNB–DXB · Aeroplan | 40,200 points + $63.60JNB–DXB · Aeroplan |
| GOL Smiles | 13 | 82,800 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–MRU · Smiles | 27,500 miles + taxes not reportedCPT–DXB · Smiles |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12 | 55,000 points + $57.15CPT–DOH · Atmos | 27,500 points + $56.85JNB–DOH · Atmos |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12 | 65,000 miles + $35.40CPT–AMS · SkyMiles | 35,000 miles + $34.80CPT–CDG · SkyMiles |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 12 | 75,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 11 | 55,000 miles + $36.50JNB–AUH · AAdvantage | 30,000 miles + $36.50JNB–AUH · AAdvantage |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11 | 46,500 miles + $212.10JNB–AUH · Flying Blue | 23,500 miles + $112.10JNB–AUH · Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11 | 35,000 points + $107.22JNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $97.90JNB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 7 | 74,000 points + $217.89JNB–DOH · Velocity | 29,000 points + $85.09JNB–DOH · Velocity |
| Emirates Skywards | 6 | 63,000 miles + $384.82JNB–DXB · Skywards | 20,000 miles + $110.54JNB–DXB · Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 4 | 45,000 Avios + taxes not reportedJNB–DOH · Privilege Club | 22,500 Avios + taxes not reportedJNB–DOH · Privilege Club |
| Etihad Guest | 3 | 70,000 miles + taxes varyJNB–AUH · Etihad Guest · nonstop | 23,375 miles + $273.00CPT–LHR · Etihad Guest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 2 | — | 40,000 miles + $55.46JNB–ATL · LifeMiles |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1 | 55,100 points + $52.15JNB–DOH · TrueBlue | 26,400 points + $52.15JNB–DOH · TrueBlue |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about award flights from South Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from South Africa AwardTool has seen?
35,000 points + $107.22, Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed business-class award space on that route on 328 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from South Africa AwardTool has seen?
11,500 points + $97.90, Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on that route on 329 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries had award space from South Africa?
United States with 6 routes, Germany with 4 routes, United Arab Emirates with 4 routes, Turkey with 3 routes, United Kingdom with 3 routes, Australia with 2 routes, Brazil with 2 routes, Ethiopia with 2 routes, France with 2 routes, Kenya with 2 routes and 9 other countries, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in South Africa had the most award routes to other countries?
Johannesburg (JNB) with 23 routes, Cape Town (CPT) with 18 routes and Durban (DUR) with 2 routes, 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 South Africa lowest?
Departures in Dec 2026: 35,000 points JNB to NBO with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, open on 31 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 South Africa?
United MileagePlus (23 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (15 routes), GOL Smiles (13 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12 routes), Delta SkyMiles (12 routes) and 10 other programs. United MileagePlus had the most routes.