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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for SFO→JNB. Lowest economy: 16,500 points + $298.40 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 110,000 miles + $1,225.00 (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 75,000 miles + $1,589.30 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $1,325.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- 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 18 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 197 of 202 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $298.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 190 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Qantas (QF) +1 more | 9+ | 197 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 40,000 pts + $299.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 188 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | — | 161 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 82 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +12 more | 9+ | 193 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 83 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $62.80 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 8 | 188 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $299.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 123 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $75.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 94 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $241.90 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6), Condor (DE) +3 more | 9+ | 191 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 169 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 97,600 pts + $16.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 179 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 176,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 1 | 71 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +8 more | 9+ | 192 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $457.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 8 | 196 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $380.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $69.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 8 | 47 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 85,000 pts + $535.40 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 186 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 99,000 pts + $299.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 44 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 122,360 pts + $120.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 45 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $1,246.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 167,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 179 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 557,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $1,589.30Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +4 more | 5 | 193 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 110,000 pts + $1,225.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 153 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,295.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $75.61Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $697.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 6 | 197 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 130,000 pts + $259.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 6 | 48 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 162,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,275.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 188,000 pts + $1,146.90 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 182 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 285,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 164 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 76 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 110,000 pts + $1,325.20 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $931.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 177 | 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 | 39,000 pts + $286.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $1,609.20Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $81.21Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $697.00 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $931.00Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $128.30 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (16 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (19 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 266,400 · Qantas (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 16,500 · Virgin Atlantic (19 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (21 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 110,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 110,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Virgin Atlantic (25 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 499,900 · SkyMiles (20 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (19 dates) | 77,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 175,500 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 78,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 110,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (22 dates) | 77,000 · Flying Blue (22 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 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, 16,500 points + $298.40; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 55,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 110,000 miles + $1,225.00, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 75,000 miles + $1,589.30 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 110,000 points + $1,325.20; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 16,500 points + $298.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 190 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:14 UTC). In business class, 110,000 miles + $1,225.00 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 153 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:18 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 75,000 miles + $1,589.30 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 161 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 9 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 94 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 21 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 188 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business class 55 dates, first class 41 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 82 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 179 dates, premium economy 179 dates, business class 76 dates, first class 177 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 188 dates, premium economy 44 dates, business class 153 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 191 dates, business class 48 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 71 dates, premium economy 1 date) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
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.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
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 San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
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 Apr 2027 departures, 27,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 88,000 miles with MileagePlus (27 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Apr 2027 departures from 75,000 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.