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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for JNB→SFO. Lowest economy: 14,500 points + $261.68 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $749.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $116.19 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 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), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 192 of 192 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
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 | 14,500 pts + $261.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 187 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $324.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) +2 more | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $318.23 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 168 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $73.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | — | 143 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 9+ | 45 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $58.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 7 | 192 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 84 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $110.59 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 187 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,375 pts + $327.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY) +1 more | 7 | 180 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $318.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 87 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $129.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 67 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 154 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 78,000 pts + $58.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) +1 more | 3 | 178 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 94,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 1 | 70 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 49,000 pts + $426.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 185 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $87.59 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +8 more | 9+ | 190 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $510.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF) +1 more | 9+ | 188 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $360.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $122.79 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 4 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,974 pts + $175.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $318.23 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 140,800 pts + $260.27 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 2 | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + $58.99 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 157 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $749.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $62.29Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +7 more | 2 | 192 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $409.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 74 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $761.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 130,000 pts + $293.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 6 | 178 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 137 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 162,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $772.81 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 183,000 pts + $1,166.78 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 164 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 245,000 pts + $901.65 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 179 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 255,000 pts + $116.19 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 58 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $912.82Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $103.29 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 162 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, 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 | 21,500 pts + $250.73 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $111.59 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $829.39 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 130,000 pts + $293.39Mixed cabin | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 174,000 pts + $779.13 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 183,000 pts + $1,166.78 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $912.82Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $59.23 | 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 San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Skywards (7 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 29,500 · Virgin Atlantic (20 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (20 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 266,400 · Qantas (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 21,500 · Virgin Atlantic (20 dates) | 49,000 · Virgin Atlantic (20 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (11 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (23 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (22 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (24 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 16,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 52,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 140,000 · Miles&Smiles (4 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 24,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 49,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 183,000 · Skywards (17 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 130,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (17 dates)Mixed cabin | 325,000 · SkyMiles (17 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 183,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 14,500 points + $261.68; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 49,000 points + $426.13; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 75,000 miles + $749.39; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $116.19; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,500 points + $261.68 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 187 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:00 UTC). In business class, 75,000 miles + $749.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 22:23 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:23 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 143 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 67 dates, premium economy 15 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 187 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 74 dates, first class 58 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 45 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 178 dates, premium economy 157 dates, first class 162 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 168 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 164 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 180 dates, business class 178 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 70 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Airlink, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), 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), 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 San Francisco (SFO)?
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, 21,500 points with Virgin Atlantic (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 75,000 miles with AAdvantage (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.