Award flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)
Award space from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, ONT) and Johannesburg (JNB) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 16,500 points + $287.20 on LAX–JNB (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $1,634.80 on LAX–JNB (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $1,653.10 on LAX–JNB (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 + $287.20
- LAX–JNB · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 31,500 pts + $520.50
- LAX–JNB · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $1,634.80
- LAX–JNB · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $1,653.10
- LAX–JNB · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–JNB: 16,500 points + $287.20 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $20.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ONT–JNB. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 75,000 miles + $1,634.80, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $20.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) on points: 16,500 points + $287.20 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–JNB (seen on 261 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $287.20 | LAX–JNB | 261 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $298.22 | LAX–JNB | 4 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $273.40 | LAX–JNB | 263 |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $299.00 | LAX–JNB | 248 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60 | LAX–JNB | 217 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–JNB | 278 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–JNB | 143 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $62.80 | LAX–JNB | 243 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,100 pts + $42.80 | LAX–JNB | 70 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $299.00 | LAX–JNB | 186 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $75.61 | LAX–JNB | 161 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70,000 pts + $27.80 | LAX–JNB | 142 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,625 pts + $293.00 | LAX–JNB | 261 |
| GOL Smiles | 91,200 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–JNB | 181 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 101,800 pts + $5.60 | LAX–JNB | 269 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) on points: 31,500 points + $520.50 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LAX–JNB (seen on 254 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 31,500 pts + $520.50 | LAX–JNB | 254 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–JNB | 277 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $455.80 | LAX–JNB | 262 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $375.90 | LAX–JNB | 44 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $470.30 | LAX–JNB | 36 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $409.30 | LAX–JNB | 3 |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $299.00 | LAX–JNB | 121 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,659 pts + $128.51 | LAX–JNB | 116 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,200 pts + $811.80 | LAX–JNB | 74 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 168,600 pts + $16.50 | LAX–JNB | 269 |
| GOL Smiles | 728,400 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–JNB | 3 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) on points: 75,000 miles + $1,634.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–JNB (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $1,634.80 | LAX–JNB | 7 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 83,000 pts + $1,168.90 | LAX–JNB | 259 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $12.88 | LAX–JNB | 278 |
| Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,225.00 | LAX–JNB | 226 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,325.50 | LAX–JNB | 122 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $83.19 | LAX–JNB | 78 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 110,000 pts + $71.28 | LAX–JNB | 9 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $696.00 | LAX–JNB | 262 |
| Etihad Guest | 140,000 pts + $293.00Mixed cabin | LAX–JNB | 136 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 162,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–JNB | 18 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,225.00 | LAX–JNB | 25 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | LAX–JNB | 237 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) on points: 110,000 points + $1,653.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–JNB (seen on 27 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $1,653.10 | LAX–JNB | 27 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + $610.60Mixed cabin | LAX–JNB | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,225.00 | LAX–JNB | 5 |
| Etihad Guest | 327,000 pts + $815.60Mixed cabin | LAX–JNB | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | LAX–JNB | 266 |
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.
Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, ONT)
- To
- Johannesburg (JNB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 16 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 22 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 Johannesburg (JNB)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Johannesburg (JNB), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 16,500 pts + $287.20Virgin Atlantic · 261 dates | 31,500 pts + $520.50Virgin Atlantic · 254 dates | 75,000 pts + $1,634.80AAdvantage · 7 dates | 110,000 pts + $1,653.10Atmos · 27 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $20.60AAdvantage · 14 dates | 55,000 pts + $11.20MileagePlus · 16 dates | 300,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 16 dates | 499,900 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 16 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, Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Economy: 16,500 points + $287.20 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 261 dates.
- Premium Economy: 31,500 points + $520.50 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 254 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $1,634.80 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 7 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $1,653.10 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 27 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–JNB | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $287.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–JNB | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,500 pts + $520.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–JNB | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $1,659.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–JNB | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $49.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–JNB | American Airlines AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + $610.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–JNB | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,225.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–JNB | Etihad Guest | 327,000 pts + $815.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | ONT–JNB | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,500 pts + $287.20 (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,500 pts + $520.50 (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + $1,659.80 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 120,000 pts + $610.60 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 30,000 pts + $257.60 (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 115,000 pts + $696.00 (25 dates)Flying Blue | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 83,000 pts + $1,168.90 (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 327,000 pts + $815.60 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $1,653.10 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Flying Blue | 183,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Skywards | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 99,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Flying Blue | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 28,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Flying Blue | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)MileagePlus | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 212,200 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | 179,999 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)?
In business class, LAX–JNB with 75,000 miles + $1,634.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–JNB with 16,500 points + $287.20 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Johannesburg (JNB) had award space?
LAX–JNB (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ONT–JNB (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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 16,500 points + $287.20 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 12:04 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 261 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:14 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $1,634.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 03:48 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:48 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 217 dates, premium economy 44 dates, business class 7 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 161 dates, premium economy 116 dates, business class 78 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 243 dates, premium economy 36 dates, business class 122 dates, first class 27 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 142 dates, business class 9 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 70 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 4 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 269 dates, premium economy 269 dates, business class 237 dates, first class 266 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 248 dates, premium economy 121 dates, business class 226 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with MileagePlus (45,000 miles + $5.60) to $299.00 with Skywards (40,000 miles + $299.00); in business class from $5.60 with SkyMiles (499,900 miles + $5.60) to $1,634.80 with AAdvantage (75,000 miles + $1,634.80). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 16,500 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (29 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 75,000 miles + $1,659.80 with AAdvantage (2 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg (JNB)?
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, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 9, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.