Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for JNB→ATL. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $255.47 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $68.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 120,000 miles + $752.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) at a glance
- From
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- To
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (ATL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Atlanta (ATL)
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 | 15,000 pts + $255.47 | 1 stopNonstop from 65,500 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $324.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 55,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +3 more | 9+ | 247 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $68.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | — | 220 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $55.46 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), South African Airways (SA) +2 more | 9+ | 90 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $58.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +7 more | 7 | 330 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 54,250 pts + $316.89 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +3 more | 9+ | 336 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $110.59 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 289 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $129.10 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Etihad Airways (EY) +6 more | 7 | 224 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 72,500 pts + $561.57 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) +2 more | 1 | 129 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 312 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 170,000 pts + $53.39 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) +2 more | 3 | 317 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 43,500 pts + $445.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $59.29 | 1 stop | Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $510.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 3 | 244 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $386.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $445.09 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 7 | 46 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 95,721 pts + $175.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 2 | 132 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $613.72 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 54 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $53.39 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 274 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $68.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) | — | 19 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $56.39 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +6 more | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $327.19 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | 1 | 334 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $188.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH) | 9+ | 120 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $474.09 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 104 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 120,500 pts + $779.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +2 more | 1 | 246 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 131,500 pts + $929.59 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 301 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 176,200 pts + $871.18 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $53.49 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 4 | 285 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 120,000 pts + $752.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $116.29 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $103.43 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, 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 | 20,000 pts + $244.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 170,000 pts + $53.63 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $151.29 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $53.63 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $749.39 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $188.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $474.29 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $327.19 | 7 | 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 170,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 285 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 325,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 269 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 325,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 278 dates.
Best months to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,000 · Virgin Atlantic (16 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 110,000 · Etihad Guest (14 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 45,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 54,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 43,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | — | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 39,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 120,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 78,500 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 78,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 120,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 79,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | — | |
| 66,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates) | — | 482,250 · Etihad Guest (5 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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)Questions about award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)
What's the lowest Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $255.47 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:03 UTC). In business class, 75,000 miles + $68.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 19 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 00:36 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 220 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 19 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 224 dates, premium economy 132 dates, business class 120 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 289 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 104 dates, first class 10 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 90 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 317 dates, premium economy 274 dates, business class 285 dates, first class 6 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 336 dates, business class 334 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 247 dates, premium economy 244 dates, business class 246 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 129 dates, premium economy 54 dates, business class 17 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 170,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 75,000 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.