Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for LAX→JNB. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $274.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 145,000 miles + $709.90 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest premium economy: 65,000 miles + $457.70 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
Data as of
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LAX to JNB at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- To
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 1 program tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF), Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF) +1 more | 2 | 292 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $457.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 3 | 292 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 145,000 pts + $709.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 7 | 292 | See dates |
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 | 40,000 pts + $274.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $457.70 | 4 | 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.
Best months to fly LAX to JNB on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 107,500 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 220,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 510,500 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 450,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 523,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 520,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 421,875 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 145,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 450,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 266,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search LAX to JNBQuestions about LAX to JNB award flights
What's the lowest Los Angeles to Johannesburg award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $274.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 292 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:49 UTC). In business, 145,000 miles + $709.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 292 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:49 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Is there nonstop award space from LAX to JNB?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 stop on itineraries including Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM and Qantas. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: 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 LAX→JNB 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 May 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 145,000 miles with Flying Blue (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.