Award flights from South Africa to Europe
AwardTool saw award space on 16 routes from 3 airports in South Africa to 8 airports in Europe (6 countries) in the last 30 days, on 14 programs. Lowest business class observed: 35,000 points + $341.31, Johannesburg (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Prices observed – .
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- Routes with award space
- 16
- Departure airports
- 3
- Lowest business class
- 35,000 points + $341.31
- JNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest economy
- 11,500 points + $112.75
- JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest first class
- 213,200 points + $798.83
- JNB–LHR · Qantas · mixed cabin from 188,000 miles + $518.90 (CPT–LHR)
Airports in Europe with award space from South Africa
Arrival airports by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes here.
| Airport | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (IST) | 3 | 70,000 points + $62.20JNB–IST · Aeroplan | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 2 | 50,000 points + $360.95JNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic | 15,000 points + $133.85JNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 2 | 61,000 points + $240.57JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $112.75JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 2 | 70,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos | 35,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 2 | 35,000 points + $341.31JNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic | 23,375 miles + $273.00CPT–LHR · Etihad Guest |
| Munich (MUC) | 2 | 70,000 points + $62.50JNB–MUC · Aeroplan | 42,500 points + $62.50JNB–MUC · Aeroplan |
| Zurich (ZRH) | 2 | 70,000 points + $62.40JNB–ZRH · Aeroplan | 42,500 points + $62.40JNB–ZRH · Aeroplan |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | 1 | 55,000 miles + $726.10CPT–LGW · AAdvantage | 30,000 miles + $72.30CPT–LGW · AAdvantage |
Award routes from South Africa to Europe by destination country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Destination country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 70,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos | 35,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos |
| Turkey | 3 | 70,000 points + $62.20JNB–IST · Aeroplan | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 35,000 points + $341.31JNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic | 23,375 miles + $273.00CPT–LHR · Etihad Guest |
| France | 2 | 61,000 points + $240.57JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $112.75JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic |
| Netherlands | 2 | 50,000 points + $360.95JNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic | 15,000 points + $133.85JNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic |
| Switzerland | 2 | 70,000 points + $62.40JNB–ZRH · Aeroplan | 42,500 points + $62.40JNB–ZRH · Aeroplan |
Departure airports in South Africa with award space to Europe
Departure airports by number of routes.
- Cape Town (CPT) to Europe8 routes
- Johannesburg (JNB) to Europe7 routes
- Durban (DUR): 1 route
Award routes from South Africa to Europe
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Flights within Europe are not counted here.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 points + $134.02Virgin Atlantic · 83 dates | 50,000 points + $359.42Virgin Atlantic · 164 dates | 221,200 points + $774.73Qantas · 59 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 35,000 points + $71.70Atmos · 313 dates | 70,000 points + $71.90Atmos · 228 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST) | 50,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 185 dates | 110,000 miles + $34.90MileagePlus · 9 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to London Gatwick (LGW) | 30,000 miles + $72.30AAdvantage · 177 dates | 55,000 miles + $726.10AAdvantage · 29 dates | 221,200 points + $790.53Qantas · 20 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 23,375 miles + $273.00Etihad Guest · 327 dates | 41,000 points + $342.94Virgin Atlantic · 236 dates | 188,000 miles + $518.90Etihad Guest · 11 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 12 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Munich (MUC) | 50,000 miles + $34.80MileagePlus · 260 dates | 110,000 miles + $42.60MileagePlus · 170 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 11,500 points + $113.65Virgin Atlantic · 177 dates | 61,000 points + $211.56Virgin Atlantic · 115 dates | 221,200 points + $775.97Qantas · 37 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH) | 50,000 miles + $37.80MileagePlus · 311 dates | 110,000 miles + $37.80MileagePlus · 230 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST) | 81,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 323 dates | 206,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 36 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 15,000 points + $133.85Virgin Atlantic · 202 dates | 50,000 points + $360.95Virgin Atlantic · 250 dates | 221,200 points + $774.39Qantas · 120 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 35,000 points + $71.90Atmos · 328 dates | 70,000 points + $71.90Atmos · 242 dates | — | Yes | 4 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedMiles&Smiles · 321 dates | 70,000 points + $62.20Aeroplan · 316 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 30,000 miles + $154.90Flying Blue · 320 dates | 35,000 points + $341.31Virgin Atlantic · 326 dates | 80,000 miles + $725.80AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 12 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Munich (MUC) | 42,500 points + $62.50Aeroplan · 278 dates | 70,000 points + $62.50Aeroplan · 224 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 11,500 points + $112.75Virgin Atlantic · 304 dates | 61,000 points + $240.57Virgin Atlantic · 184 dates | 221,200 points + $780.20Qantas · 62 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH) | 42,500 points + $62.40Aeroplan · 263 dates | 70,000 points + $62.40Aeroplan · 215 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
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 awards by month from South Africa to Europe
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 30,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 12 routes | 55,000 milesCPT–LGW · AAdvantage · 16 routes | 221,200 pointsCPT–CDG · Qantas · 7 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 29,000 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 12 routes | 55,000 milesCPT–LGW · AAdvantage · 16 routes | 213,200 pointsJNB–LHR · Qantas · 7 routes | |
| 15,000 pointsCPT–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 25,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 9 routes | 41,000 pointsCPT–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | — | |
| 15,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 30,000 pointsCPT–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 12 routes | 61,000 pointsCPT–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 234,500 pointsCPT–AMS · Qantas · 6 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsCPT–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 29,000 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 12 routes | 35,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 221,200 pointsCPT–AMS · Qantas · 5 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 25,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 12 routes | 65,000 milesCPT–AMS · SkyMiles · 15 routes | 221,200 pointsJNB–LHR · Qantas · 2 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 30,000 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 11 routes | 55,000 milesCPT–LHR · AAdvantage · 15 routes | 188,000 milesCPT–LHR · Etihad Guest · 4 routes · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pointsJNB–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 45,000 pointsCPT–FRA · Atmos · 11 routes | 55,000 milesCPT–LGW · AAdvantage · 16 routes | 188,000 milesCPT–LHR · Etihad Guest · 7 routes · Mixed cabin | |
| 23,500 pointsJNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 45,000 pointsCPT–FRA · Atmos · 11 routes | 55,000 milesCPT–LGW · AAdvantage · 15 routes | 221,200 pointsJNB–AMS · Qantas · 6 routes | |
| 25,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 40,000 pointsCPT–AMS · Virgin Atlantic · 11 routes | 55,000 milesCPT–LGW · AAdvantage · 16 routes | 221,200 pointsCPT–CDG · Qantas · 4 routes | |
| 30,000 milesCPT–LHR · AAdvantage · 16 routes | 50,000 milesJNB–LHR · Flying Blue · 9 routes | 41,000 pointsJNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic · 16 routes | 234,500 pointsCPT–AMS · Qantas · 4 routes | |
| 30,000 milesCPT–LHR · AAdvantage · 15 routes | 85,000 pointsJNB–AMS · Qantas · 5 routes | 55,000 milesJNB–LHR · AAdvantage · 11 routes | — |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space from South Africa to Europe
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 10 | 90,000 miles + $35.10JNB–IST · MileagePlus | 35,000 miles + $35.10JNB–IST · MileagePlus |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 7 | 108,000 points + $735.22JNB–AMS · Qantas | 43,500 points + $224.49JNB–AMS · Qantas |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 6 | 70,000 points + $62.20JNB–IST · Aeroplan | 42,500 points + $62.20JNB–IST · Aeroplan |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6 | 65,000 miles + $35.40CPT–AMS · SkyMiles | 35,000 miles + $34.80CPT–CDG · SkyMiles |
| GOL Smiles | 6 | 206,400 miles + taxes not reportedDUR–IST · Smiles | 41,400 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–CDG · Smiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6 | 85,000 miles + $356.60JNB–LHR · Flying Blue | 26,250 miles + $139.00JNB–AMS · Flying Blue |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 6 | 75,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles | 35,000 miles + taxes not reportedJNB–IST · Miles&Smiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 6 | 35,000 points + $341.31JNB–LHR · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $112.75JNB–CDG · Virgin Atlantic |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 5 | 70,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos | 35,000 points + $71.90JNB–FRA · Atmos |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 | 55,000 miles + $49.80JNB–LHR · AAdvantage | 30,000 miles + $49.80JNB–LHR · AAdvantage |
| Emirates Skywards | 2 | 83,000 miles + $793.24JNB–LHR · Skywards | 30,000 miles + $194.92JNB–LHR · Skywards |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 2 | 119,500 points + $444.53JNB–LHR · Velocity | 56,000 points + $170.58JNB–LHR · Velocity |
| Etihad Guest | 1 | 167,000 miles + $518.90CPT–LHR · Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 23,375 miles + $273.00CPT–LHR · Etihad Guest |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1 | 99,000 Avios + taxes varyJNB–LHR · Privilege Club · nonstop | 33,000 Avios + taxes not reportedJNB–LHR · Privilege Club |
Transferable points to Europe
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to Europe, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
Questions about award flights from South Africa to Europe
What's the lowest business-class award from South Africa to Europe AwardTool has seen?
35,000 points + $341.31, Johannesburg (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed business-class award space on that route on 326 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from South Africa to Europe AwardTool has seen?
11,500 points + $112.75, Johannesburg (JNB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on that route on 304 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in Europe had award space from South Africa?
Germany with 4 routes, Turkey with 3 routes, United Kingdom with 3 routes, France with 2 routes, Netherlands with 2 routes and Switzerland with 2 routes, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in South Africa had award space to Europe?
Cape Town (CPT) with 8 routes, Johannesburg (JNB) with 7 routes and Durban (DUR) with 1 route, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards from South Africa to Europe lowest?
Departures in Feb 2027: 35,000 points JNB to LHR with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, open on 28 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space from South Africa to Europe?
United MileagePlus (10 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (7 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (6 routes), Delta SkyMiles (6 routes), GOL Smiles (6 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (6 routes) and 8 other programs. United MileagePlus had the most routes.