Award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for SJC→JNB. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $42.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 541,500 miles + $719.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 300,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 499,900 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $42.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 49,500 miles + $60.60 with United MileagePlus, the next-lowest program. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 541,500 miles + $719.00, about 9.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (56,000 miles + $284.30).
Every airport: San Francisco to Johannesburg (JNB) award flights.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $42.80 | 2 stops |  AA AS BA QR | — | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $60.60 | 3 stops |  4Z ET LH LX+3 | 6 | 18 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | ASBAQR | 4 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,000 pts + $284.30 | 2 stops |  AF DL KL VS | 6 | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 87,000 pts + $339.70 | 2 stops | AAAFASBA+1 | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 107,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | AFDLKLVS | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 266,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AAAFASKL+1 | 7 | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $396.70 | 2 stops | AAASBA | — | 4 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $470.70 | 2 stops | ASBA | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,500 pts + $1,262.70 | 2 stops | ASBA | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 221,400 pts + $5.60 | 3 stops | 4Z SA UA | 4 | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 302,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 596,500 pts + $470.40 | 2 stops | AFDLKL | 5 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,325.70Mixed cabin | 3 stops | ASBA | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 stops | 4ZSAUA | 4 | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | DL | 6 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 541,500 pts + $719.00 | 2 stops | AFDLKL | 4 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 9+ | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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.
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.
San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB) at a glance
- From
- San José Mineta International Airport, San Jose, California, United States (SJC)
- To
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- May 2027 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 18 of 18 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 10,531 miles (16,948 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Johannesburg (JNB)
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $42.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $396.70; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 541,500 miles + $719.00, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 300,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 499,900 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)
How many points does it take to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $42.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 27, 2026, 18:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 541,500 miles + $719.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 27, 2026, 18:08 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 300,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 17 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 18 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 7 dates, first class 18 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 18 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 18 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 18 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 14 dates, premium economy 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 18 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 18 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) 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 3 stops on itineraries including Airlink, American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (107,100 miles + $5.60) to $339.70 with Qantas (87,000 points + $339.70). 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 San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
When do award seats open for flights from San Jose (SJC) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days and 3 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jun 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.