Award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for GRU→JNB. Lowest economy: 32,000 points + $318.80 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 80,000 points + $40.70 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 790,000 miles + $35.42 (Delta SkyMiles).
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São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) at a glance
- From
- São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International, São Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- To
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), TAAG Angola Airlines (DT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Safair (FA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), Qatar Airways (QR) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Johannesburg (JNB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 32,000 pts + $318.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $40.70 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 2 | 51 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $13.10 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $70.80 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 314 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 55,000 pts + $53.78 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 9+ | 123 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 82,300 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), TAAG Angola Airlines (DT), Emirates (EK) +9 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 325 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 64,000 pts + $395.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $35.42 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 5 | 33 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $40.70 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $13.10 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $84.54 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 3 | 41 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 148,500 pts + $530.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 311 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 203,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | TAAG Angola Airlines (DT), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Safair (FA), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 1 | 226 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $70.80 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 183 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 790,000 pts + $35.42 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,000 pts + $318.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 64,000 pts + $395.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $13.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 213,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $70.80 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 960,000 pts + $35.42 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 45,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 43 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 80,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 350,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | 100,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | — | |
| 32,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 445,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 960,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 32,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 64,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 100,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 960,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 85,000 · Miles&Smiles (31 dates) | 320,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | 295,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 790,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 64,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 790,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 690,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | — | 255,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | — | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | — | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | — | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | — | 100,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | 990,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 710,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 45,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — |
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)Questions about award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)
What's the lowest São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 32,000 points + $318.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 19 departure dates (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 07:18 UTC). In business class, 80,000 points + $40.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 10:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 51 dates, business class 8 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 314 dates, business class 183 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 123 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 41 dates, first class 18 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 327 dates, business class 226 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 325 dates, business class 311 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 23 dates, business class 8 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 19 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 45,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 32,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 80,000 points with Aeroplan (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.