Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for JNB→AUH. Lowest economy: 23,500 miles + $112.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 46,500 miles + $212.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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JNB to AUH at a glance
- From
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- To
- Abu Dhabi International, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Air Seychelles (HM), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK), Air Europa (UX), Oman Air (WY)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 23,500 pts + $112.10 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), Air Europa (UX) | 9+ | 297 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 29,000 pts + $144.74 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 8 | 288 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $181.50 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Air Seychelles (HM) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $36.50 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Oman Air (WY) | — | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $70.88 | 1 stopNonstop from 57,600 pts | Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 177 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 301,000 pts + $440.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 46,500 pts + $212.10 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 5 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $36.50 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 100 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 64,000 pts + $464.50 | 1 stopNonstop from 70,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Air Seychelles (HM) | 4 | 327 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $70.88 | 1 stopNonstop from 135,000 pts | Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 53 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Virgin Australia Velocity.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 23,500 pts + $112.10 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 29,000 pts + $144.74 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 301,000 pts + $440.10 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $36.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $461.50 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $70.88 | 2 | 1 stop | 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 23,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 272 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 46,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly JNB to AUH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 301,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 46,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | |
| 23,500 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | — | 64,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 23,500 miles + $112.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 297 departure dates (newest observation Sep 29, 2026, 18:43 UTC). In business, 46,500 miles + $212.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Sep 29, 2026, 18:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on JNB→AUH?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, business 100 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 177 dates, business 53 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 329 dates, business 327 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 297 dates, premium economy 1 date, business 5 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 288 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from JNB to AUH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 23,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest JNB→AUH award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 23,500 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 46,500 miles with Flying Blue (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.