Award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for GRU→CPT. Lowest economy: 42,500 miles + $13.40 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 80,000 points + $40.70 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 960,000 miles + $35.68 (Delta SkyMiles).
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São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) at a glance
- From
- São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International, São Paulo, Brazil (GRU)
- To
- Cape Town International, Cape Town, South Africa (CPT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), TAAG Angola Airlines (DT), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Safair (FA), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 324 of 324 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cape Town (CPT)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 3 | 10 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $40.70 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 3 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $13.50 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $58.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Delta Air Lines (DL), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) +3 more | 1 | 80 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $70.30 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 95 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 55,000 pts + $53.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 8 | 19 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 65,000 pts + $259.54 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 33 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $50.30 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 34 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 70,300 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), TAAG Angola Airlines (DT), Emirates (EK) +8 more | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 99 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 86,500 pts + $64.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 3 | 76 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $260.53 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 380,000 pts + $35.24 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $40.70 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 82,880 pts + $13.40 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $13.50 | Nonstop | South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $90.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 6 | 6 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 171,600 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 176,000 pts + $1,131.01 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 229,500 pts + $88.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 76 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $70.30 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 93 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 960,000 pts + $35.68 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles 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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $13.50 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 86,500 pts + $64.40 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $41.00 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 82,880 pts + $13.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 182,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $70.50 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 970,000 pts + $35.24 | 8 | 2 stops | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 42,500 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 80,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 95,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 50,000 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 95,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 970,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 50,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 86,500 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 65,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 298,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 176,000 · Skywards (1 date) | — | |
| 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 272,510 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 965,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 55,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 297,500 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 176,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 960,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 307,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | — | |
| 42,500 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | 450,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 42,500 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 450,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 42,500 · LifeMiles (1 date) | — | 90,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 42,500 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 450,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 90,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 42,500 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 307,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 80,000 · Aeroplan (3 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 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)How many miles or points you need from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)
- In economy, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 42,500 miles + $13.40; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 86,500 miles + $64.40; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 80,000 points + $40.70; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 960,000 miles + $35.68; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)
What's the lowest São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 42,500 miles + $13.40 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 05:27 UTC). In business class, 80,000 points + $40.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 13:53 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 13:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 34 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 12 dates, business class 9 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 95 dates, business class 49 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 10 dates, business class 4 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 19 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 3 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 33 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 324 dates, business class 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 80 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 76 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,500 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)?
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). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT)?
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, 42,500 miles with LifeMiles (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 80,000 points with Aeroplan (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.