Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Africa
AwardTool saw award space on 5 routes from Zurich (ZRH) to Africa in the last 30 days, into 5 airports in 3 countries, on 4 programs. Lowest business class observed: 40,000 points + $73.94, Zurich (ZRH) to Marsa Alam (RMF), with Air Canada Aeroplan. Lowest economy observed: 22,500 miles + $38.49, Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI), with United MileagePlus.
Prices observed – .
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- Routes with award space
- 5
- Countries reached
- 3
- Lowest business class
- 40,000 points + $73.94
- ZRH–RMF · Aeroplan
- Lowest economy
- 22,500 miles + $38.49
- ZRH–CAI · MileagePlus
Award routes from Zurich (ZRH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 2 | 40,000 points + $73.94ZRH–RMF · Aeroplan | 22,500 miles + $38.49ZRH–CAI · MileagePlus |
| South Africa | 2 | 100,000 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–JNB · Miles&Smiles | 42,500 points + $63.80ZRH–JNB · Aeroplan |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 90,000 miles + $36.70ZRH–ADD · MileagePlus | 31,700 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–ADD · Smiles |
Award routes from Zurich (ZRH) 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 | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich (ZRH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 31,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 322 dates | 90,000 miles + $36.70MileagePlus · 318 dates | Yes | 2 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI) | 22,500 miles + $38.49MileagePlus · 305 dates | 65,000 miles + $38.49MileagePlus · 297 dates | Yes | 1 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 50,000 miles + $39.50MileagePlus · 309 dates | 110,000 miles + $39.50MileagePlus · 203 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 42,500 points + $63.80Aeroplan · 262 dates | 70,000 points + $71.08Aeroplan · 197 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 3 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Marsa Alam (RMF) | 30,000 points + $73.94Aeroplan · 135 dates | 40,000 points + $73.94Aeroplan · 92 dates | Not seen | 1 |
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 Zurich (ZRH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 65,000 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 4 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 571,700 milesZRH–ADD · Smiles · 1 route | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 22,500 milesZRH–CAI · MileagePlus · 5 routes | 135,300 pointsZRH–JNB · Aeroplan · 2 routes | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 5 routes | |
| 30,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 4 routes | 857,000 milesZRH–ADD · Smiles · 1 route | 40,000 pointsZRH–RMF · Aeroplan · 4 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 Zurich (ZRH) 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 | 4 | 65,000 miles + $38.49ZRH–CAI · MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $38.49ZRH–CAI · MileagePlus |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 2 | 40,000 points + $73.94ZRH–RMF · Aeroplan | 30,000 points + $73.94ZRH–RMF · Aeroplan |
| GOL Smiles | 1 | 133,600 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–ADD · Smiles | 31,700 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–ADD · Smiles |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1 | 100,000 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–JNB · Miles&Smiles | 50,000 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–JNB · 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from Zurich (ZRH) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
40,000 points + $73.94, Zurich (ZRH) to Marsa Alam (RMF), with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space on that route on 92 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
22,500 miles + $38.49, Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI), with United MileagePlus, which showed economy award space on that route on 305 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in Africa had award space from Zurich (ZRH)?
Egypt with 2 routes, South Africa with 2 routes and Ethiopia with 1 route, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in Africa had award space from Zurich (ZRH)?
Addis Ababa (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB) and Marsa Alam (RMF), 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Africa lowest?
Departures in Jan 2027: 40,000 points ZRH to RMF with Air Canada Aeroplan, open on 13 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Africa?
United MileagePlus (4 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (2 routes), GOL Smiles (1 route) and Turkish Miles & Smiles (1 route). United MileagePlus had the most routes.