Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles
Award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Johannesburg (JNB) and Los Angeles (LAX, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 16,500 points + $255.13 on JNB–LAX (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $739.69 on JNB–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $415.29 on JNB–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 16,500 pts + $255.13
- JNB–LAX · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 31,500 pts + $455.19
- JNB–LAX · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $739.69
- JNB–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $415.29
- JNB–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on JNB–LAX: 16,500 points + $255.13 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $74.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JNB–ONT. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 75,000 miles + $739.69, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $73.99).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points: 16,500 points + $255.13 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on JNB–LAX (seen on 232 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $255.13 | JNB–LAX | 232 |
| GOL Smiles | 32,100 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–LAX | 101 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $323.19 | JNB–LAX | 245 |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $321.61 | JNB–LAX | 218 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $73.99 | JNB–LAX | 195 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $100.00 | JNB–ONT | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $58.99 | JNB–LAX | 252 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–LAX | 138 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $110.59 | JNB–LAX | 241 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,375 pts + $327.19 | JNB–LAX | 240 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,100 pts + $90.59 | JNB–LAX | 57 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $321.61 | JNB–LAX | 169 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $129.60 | JNB–LAX | 122 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,000 pts + $58.99 | JNB–LAX | 236 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points: 31,500 points + $455.19 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on JNB–LAX (seen on 232 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,500 pts + $455.19 | JNB–LAX | 232 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $59.09 | JNB–LAX | 250 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $508.99 | JNB–LAX | 241 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $360.19 | JNB–LAX | 7 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $380.19 | JNB–LAX | 22 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,910 pts + $176.60 | JNB–LAX | 69 |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $321.61 | JNB–LAX | 49 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $426.81 | JNB–LAX | 50 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 195,000 pts + $58.99 | JNB–LAX | 197 |
| GOL Smiles | 343,900 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–LAX | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points: 75,000 miles + $739.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JNB–LAX (seen on 8 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $739.69 | JNB–LAX | 8 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,000 pts + $942.06 | JNB–LAX | 234 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $60.67 | JNB–LAX | 251 |
| Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,179.31 | JNB–LAX | 207 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $415.29Mixed cabin | JNB–LAX | 87 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $131.18 | JNB–LAX | 32 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 110,000 pts + $120.11 | JNB–LAX | 13 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $761.29 | JNB–LAX | 245 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 122,200 pts + $90.59 | JNB–LAX | 5 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 162,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | JNB–LAX | 4 |
| Etihad Guest | 179,999 pts + $549.29Mixed cabin | JNB–LAX | 244 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $768.86 | JNB–LAX | 14 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $206.09 | JNB–LAX | 211 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points: 110,000 points + $415.29 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on JNB–LAX (seen on 67 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $415.29 | JNB–LAX | 67 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $106.79 | JNB–LAX | 210 |
| Etihad Guest | 367,000 pts + $801.09Mixed cabin | JNB–LAX | 1 |
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.
Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Johannesburg (JNB)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE) and 27 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 10,333–10,381 miles (16,630–16,706 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Johannesburg (JNB) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 16,500 pts + $255.13Virgin Atlantic · 232 dates | 31,500 pts + $455.19Virgin Atlantic · 232 dates | 75,000 pts + $739.69AAdvantage · 8 dates | 110,000 pts + $415.29Atmos · 67 dates |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Ontario (ONT) | 40,000 pts + $74.09AAdvantage · 9 dates | 60,500 pts + $117.59MileagePlus · 24 dates | 75,000 pts + $750.19AAdvantage · 3 dates | 110,000 pts + $415.69Atmos · 6 dates |
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.
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 observed by cabin, Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 16,500 points + $255.13 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 232 dates.
- Premium Economy: 31,500 points + $455.19 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 232 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $739.69 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 8 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $415.29 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 67 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JNB–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $255.13 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | JNB–ONT | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $151.29 | 4 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | JNB–ONT | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $750.19 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | JNB–LAX | Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,195.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | JNB–LAX | Avianca LifeMiles | 110,000 pts + $120.11 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JNB–ONT | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $415.69 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | JNB–LAX | Etihad Guest | 367,000 pts + $801.09Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | JNB–ONT | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $59.09 | 9+ | 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 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.
Best months to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $100.69 (12 dates)MileagePlus | 367,000 pts + $801.09 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | |
| 16,500 pts + $255.13 (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + $98.19 (29 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + $739.69 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $415.69 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + $107.87 (21 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,500 pts + $455.19 (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 46,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Flying Blue | 179,999 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| 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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Questions about Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles?
In business class, JNB–LAX with 75,000 miles + $739.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, JNB–LAX with 16,500 points + $255.13 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Johannesburg (JNB) and Los Angeles had award space?
JNB–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and JNB–ONT (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 16,500 points + $255.13 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 18:07 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 232 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:57 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $739.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 03:18 UTC for a Dec 20, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 03:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 195 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 8 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 122 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business class 32 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 241 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 87 dates, first class 67 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 5 dates, business class 13 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 57 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 236 dates, premium economy 197 dates, business class 211 dates, first class 210 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 218 dates, premium economy 49 dates, business class 207 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 240 dates, business class 244 dates, first class 1 date) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Airlink, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.99 with MileagePlus (45,000 miles + $58.99) to $327.19 with Etihad Guest (60,375 miles + $327.19); in business class from $60.67 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $60.67) to $1,179.31 with Skywards (110,000 miles + $1,179.31). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles on points?
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, 16,500 points + $255.13 with Virgin Atlantic (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 75,000 miles + $739.69 with AAdvantage (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.