Award flights from Sydney (SYD) to Africa
Award space from Sydney (SYD) to Africa
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 routes from Sydney (SYD) to Africa in the last 30 days, into 4 airports in 3 countries, on 14 programs. Lowest business class observed: 75,000 points + $97.50, Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB), with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Lowest economy observed: 32,500 miles + $283.63, Sydney (SYD) to Cairo (CAI), with Emirates Skywards.
Prices observed – .
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- Routes with award space
- 4
- Countries reached
- 3
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 points + $97.50
- SYD–JNB · Atmos
- Lowest economy
- 32,500 miles + $283.63
- SYD–CAI · Skywards
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 miles + $77.50
- SYD–JNB · AAdvantage
Award routes from Sydney (SYD) 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 points + $97.50SYD–JNB · Atmos | 37,000 miles + $176.90SYD–JNB · Flying Blue |
| Egypt | 1 | 80,000 miles + $113.49SYD–CAI · AAdvantage | 32,500 miles + $283.63SYD–CAI · Skywards |
| Kenya | 1 | 121,000 miles + $1,121.52SYD–NBO · Skywards | 35,000 miles + $314.36SYD–NBO · Skywards |
Award routes from Sydney (SYD) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) to Cairo (CAI) | 32,500 miles + $283.63Skywards · 55 dates | 80,000 miles + $113.49AAdvantage · 8 dates | 150,000 points + $117.69Aeroplan · 20 dates | Not seen | 13 |
| Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 37,500 miles + $310.12Skywards · 57 dates | 130,000 points + $126.70Aeroplan · 26 dates · Mixed cabin | 299,300 points + $1,118.46Qantas · 3 dates | Not seen | 11 |
| Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 37,000 miles + $176.90Flying Blue · 151 dates | 75,000 points + $97.50Atmos · 61 dates | 110,000 miles + $77.50AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Sydney (SYD) to Nairobi (NBO) | 35,000 miles + $314.36Skywards · 25 dates | 80,000 miles + $148.05AAdvantage · 5 dates · Mixed cabin | 220,000 miles + $96.25MileagePlus · 4 dates | 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 Sydney (SYD) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 milesSYD–CPT · Skywards · 3 routes | 85,300 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 3 routes | 130,000 pointsSYD–CPT · Aeroplan · 3 routes · Mixed cabin | 110,000 milesSYD–JNB · AAdvantage · 3 routes | |
| 35,000 milesSYD–NBO · Skywards · 4 routes | 85,300 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 4 routes | 80,000 milesSYD–NBO · AAdvantage · 4 routes · Mixed cabin | 280,500 pointsSYD–NBO · Qantas · 3 routes | |
| 40,000 AviosSYD–CAI · Privilege Club · 3 routes | 163,900 pointsSYD–CAI · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 80,000 milesSYD–CAI · AAdvantage · 3 routes | 150,000 pointsSYD–CAI · Aeroplan · 2 routes | |
| 32,500 milesSYD–CAI · Skywards · 4 routes | 85,300 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 4 routes | 80,000 milesSYD–CAI · AAdvantage · 4 routes | 150,000 pointsSYD–CAI · Aeroplan · 3 routes | |
| 37,000 milesSYD–JNB · Flying Blue · 2 routes | 119,000 milesSYD–CPT · Skywards · 2 routes | 113,900 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 2 routes | 299,300 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 1 route | |
| 37,000 milesSYD–JNB · Flying Blue · 2 routes | 143,500 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 2 routes | 80,000 milesSYD–JNB · AAdvantage · 2 routes | 299,300 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 1 route | |
| 32,500 milesSYD–CAI · Skywards · 2 routes | 143,400 pointsSYD–CAI · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 92,500 AviosSYD–JNB · Privilege Club · 2 routes · Mixed cabin | 717,400 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 1 route | |
| 37,000 milesSYD–JNB · Flying Blue · 1 route | 85,300 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 1 route | 113,900 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 1 route | 717,400 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 1 route | |
| 37,000 milesSYD–JNB · Flying Blue · 1 route | 120,000 pointsSYD–JNB · Velocity · 1 route | 90,000 milesSYD–JNB · SkyMiles · 1 route · Mixed cabin | 220,000 milesSYD–JNB · MileagePlus · 1 route | |
| 32,500 milesSYD–CAI · Skywards · 4 routes | 120,000 pointsSYD–JNB · Velocity · 2 routes | 80,000 milesSYD–CAI · AAdvantage · 4 routes | 220,000 milesSYD–JNB · MileagePlus · 1 route | |
| 37,000 milesSYD–JNB · Flying Blue · 2 routes | 120,000 pointsSYD–JNB · Velocity · 1 route | 80,000 milesSYD–JNB · AAdvantage · 2 routes | 220,000 milesSYD–JNB · MileagePlus · 1 route | |
| 37,500 pointsSYD–JNB · Atmos · 4 routes | 120,000 pointsSYD–JNB · Velocity · 2 routes | 130,000 pointsSYD–CPT · Aeroplan · 4 routes · Mixed cabin | 717,400 pointsSYD–JNB · Qantas · 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 Sydney (SYD) to Africa
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 4 | 80,000 miles + $113.49SYD–CAI · AAdvantage | 42,500 miles + $77.50SYD–JNB · AAdvantage |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 4 | 130,000 points + $117.69SYD–CAI · Aeroplan | 75,000 points + $112.70SYD–JNB · Aeroplan |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4 | 75,000 points + $97.50SYD–JNB · Atmos | 37,500 points + $97.50SYD–JNB · Atmos |
| Emirates Skywards | 4 | 116,000 miles + $1,001.71SYD–CAI · Skywards | 32,500 miles + $283.63SYD–CAI · Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 4 | 98,000 miles + $542.10SYD–NBO · Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 39,282 miles + $547.05SYD–NBO · Etihad Guest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 4 | 113,900 points + $344.48SYD–JNB · Qantas | 43,200 points + $153.93SYD–JNB · Qantas |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 4 | 92,500 Avios + taxes not reportedSYD–JNB · Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | 40,000 Avios + taxes not reportedSYD–CAI · Privilege Club |
| United MileagePlus | 4 | 140,000 miles + $87.90SYD–JNB · MileagePlus | 60,000 miles + $87.90SYD–JNB · MileagePlus |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 4 | 139,000 points + $452.80SYD–CAI · Velocity | 65,000 points + $186.65SYD–JNB · Velocity |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 | 164,500 points + $338.05SYD–NBO · Virgin Atlantic | 56,500 points + $307.84SYD–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3 | 90,000 miles + $158.92SYD–CAI · SkyMiles | 60,000 miles + $124.46SYD–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 2 | 184,500 miles + $187.15SYD–CAI · Flying Blue | 37,000 miles + $176.90SYD–JNB · Flying Blue |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 2 | 180,000 miles + taxes not reportedSYD–CAI · Miles&Smiles | 80,000 miles + taxes not reportedSYD–CAI · Miles&Smiles |
| GOL Smiles | 1 | — | 138,900 miles + taxes not reportedSYD–CPT · 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 Sydney (SYD) to Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from Sydney (SYD) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
75,000 points + $97.50, Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB), with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space on that route on 61 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
32,500 miles + $283.63, Sydney (SYD) to Cairo (CAI), with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space on that route on 55 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in Africa had award space from Sydney (SYD)?
South Africa with 2 routes, Egypt 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 Sydney (SYD)?
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 Sydney (SYD) to Africa lowest?
Departures in Mar 2027: 80,000 miles SYD to JNB with American Airlines AAdvantage, open on 5 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 Sydney (SYD) to Africa?
American Airlines AAdvantage (4 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (4 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (4 routes), Emirates Skywards (4 routes), Etihad Guest (4 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (4 routes) and 8 other programs. AAdvantage, Aeroplan, Atmos, Skywards and 6 other programs had the most routes, 4 each.