First Class Award Flights to South Africa
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The lowest first class award to South Africa AwardTool has observed is 110,000 points + $1,325.20 from North America, San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) with Alaska Atmos Rewards. From any origin the lowest was 80,000 miles + $93.90, HKG–JNB. 130 130 award routes from 75 airports in 21 countries, on 9 programs.
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- Lowest first class
- 110,000 points + $1,325.20
- SFO–JNB · Atmos
- Origins
- 75
- Programs
- 9
- Nonstop routes
- 3
- of 130 routes
Lowest first class to South Africa by origin
The lowest headline-safe first class award AwardTool has seen from each departure airport, and whether a nonstop award was seen.
North America
| Origin | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3 | Not seen | 110,000 points + $1,325.20SFO–JNB · Atmos |
| Atlanta (ATL) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80ATL–CPT · Atmos |
| Austin (AUS) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80AUS–JNB · Atmos |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80BNA–JNB · Atmos |
| Boston (BOS) | 2 | Not seen | 299,300 points + $1,225.00BOS–JNB · Qantas |
| Charlotte (CLT) | 2 | Not seen | 216,500 points + $428.95CLT–JNB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Washington National (DCA) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60DCA–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Denver (DEN) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80DEN–CPT · Atmos |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 2 | Not seen | 400,000 points + $126.30DFW–CPT · Atmos |
| Detroit (DTW) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80DTW–JNB · Atmos |
| Newark (EWR) | 2 | Not seen | 295,000 points + $1,225.00EWR–CPT · Qantas |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60FLL–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Houston (HOU) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60HOU–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | 2 | Not seen | 299,300 points + $1,225.00IAD–CPT · Qantas |
| Houston (IAH) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80IAH–CPT · Atmos |
| Jacksonville (JAX) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60JAX–JNB · SkyMiles |
| New York JFK | 2 | Not seen | 295,000 points + $1,225.00JFK–CPT · Qantas |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $68.40LAS–CPT · Atmos |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80LAX–JNB · Atmos |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60LGA–CPT · SkyMiles |
| Orlando (MCO) | 2 | Not seen | 299,300 points + $1,225.00MCO–JNB · Qantas |
| Mexico City (MEX) | 2 | Not seen | 350,000 miles + $98.62MEX–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Miami (MIA) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60MIA–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80MSP–CPT · Atmos |
| New Orleans (MSY) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80MSY–JNB · Atmos |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80ORD–CPT · Atmos |
| West Palm Beach (PBI) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60PBI–CPT · SkyMiles |
| Portland (PDX) | 2 | Not seen | 110,000 points + $1,295.20PDX–JNB · Atmos |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | 2 | Not seen | 499,900 miles + $5.60PHL–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Phoenix (PHX) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80PHX–CPT · Atmos |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 2 | Not seen | 196,000 points + $428.95RDU–JNB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Fort Myers (RSW) | 2 | Not seen | 495,000 miles + $5.60RSW–JNB · SkyMiles |
| San Antonio (SAT) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80SAT–JNB · Atmos |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80SEA–JNB · Atmos |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80SLC–JNB · Atmos |
| St. Louis (STL) | 2 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80STL–CPT · Atmos |
| Tampa (TPA) | 2 | Not seen | 477,500 miles + $5.60TPA–JNB · SkyMiles |
South America
| Origin | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 2 | Not seen | 790,000 miles + $35.42GRU–JNB · SkyMiles |
Europe
| Origin | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) | 2 | Not seen | 221,200 points + $924.52AMS–JNB · Qantas |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 2 | Not seen | 221,200 points + $1,036.41CDG–JNB · Qantas |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 2 | Not seen | 205,000 points + $964.70FRA–JNB · Qantas |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 2 | Not seen | 173,000 miles + $354.60IST–CPT · Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 2 | Not seen | 221,200 points + $1,182.32LHR–JNB · Qantas |
| Munich (MUC) | 2 | Not seen | 205,000 points + $939.09MUC–JNB · Qantas |
Middle East
| Origin | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) | 2 | Seen | 147,800 points + $388.87DXB–JNB · Qantas |
Asia
| Origin | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) | 2 | Not seen | 234,500 points + $864.75BKK–JNB · Qantas |
| Mumbai (BOM) | 2 | Not seen | 177,300 points + $821.09BOM–JNB · Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) | 2 | Not seen | 234,500 points + $868.98SIN–CPT · Qantas |
Oceania
| Origin | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth (PER) | 2 | Not seen | 267,300 points + $1,125.25PER–JNB · Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) | 2 | Seen | 110,000 miles + $77.50SYD–JNB · AAdvantage |
25 more origin airports with fewer routes are in the route table below.
Lowest first class to South Africa by origin country
| Country | Routes | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 81 | 110,000 points + $1,325.20SFO–JNB · Atmos |
| Canada | 7 | 255,000 points + $123.89YVR–CPT · Atmos |
| Australia | 6 | 110,000 miles + $77.50SYD–JNB · AAdvantage |
| Germany | 4 | 205,000 points + $964.70FRA–JNB · Qantas |
| Switzerland | 3 | 205,000 points + $854.07ZRH–JNB · Qantas |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 221,200 points + $1,182.32LHR–JNB · Qantas |
| India | 3 | 177,300 points + $821.09BOM–JNB · Qantas |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 147,800 points + $388.87DXB–JNB · Qantas |
| Brazil | 2 | 790,000 miles + $35.42GRU–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Spain | 2 | 234,500 points + $840.98BCN–CPT · Qantas |
| France | 2 | 221,200 points + $1,036.41CDG–JNB · Qantas |
| Mexico | 2 | 350,000 miles + $98.62MEX–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Netherlands | 2 | 221,200 points + $924.52AMS–JNB · Qantas |
| Singapore | 2 | 234,500 points + $868.98SIN–CPT · Qantas |
| Thailand | 2 | 234,500 points + $864.75BKK–JNB · Qantas |
| Turkey | 2 | 173,000 miles + $354.60IST–CPT · Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin |
| Austria | 1 | 234,500 points + $871.70VIE–CPT · Qantas |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 80,000 miles + $93.90HKG–JNB · AAdvantage |
| Ireland | 1 | — |
| Italy | 1 | 205,000 points + $849.98MXP–JNB · Qantas |
| Portugal | 1 | 234,500 points + $846.97LIS–JNB · Qantas |
Which airport has more first-class award space
Each arrival airport to South Africa, with the lowest first class award seen into it.
| Airport | Routes | Nonstop | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) | 68 | Seen | 80,000 miles + $93.90HKG–JNB · AAdvantage |
| Cape Town (CPT) | 61 | Seen | 147,800 points + $388.87DXB–CPT · Qantas |
| Durban (DUR) | 1 | Not seen | 255,000 points + $62.80SFO–DUR · Atmos |
Programs with first-class award space to South Africa
Each program's lowest headline-safe first class award in its own points or miles.
| Program | Routes | Lowest first class |
|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 91 | 325,000 miles + $82.22YYZ–JNB · SkyMiles |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52 | 147,800 points + $388.87DXB–JNB · Qantas |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42 | 110,000 points + $1,325.20SFO–JNB · Atmos |
| Etihad Guest | 16 | 201,063 miles + $1,232.46BOM–JNB · Etihad Guest |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 5 | 196,000 points + $428.95RDU–JNB · Virgin Atlantic |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 4 | 80,000 miles + $93.90HKG–JNB · AAdvantage |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 4 | 292,500 points + $66.56DEL–CPT · Aeroplan |
| United MileagePlus | 2 | 220,000 miles + $90.50SYD–JNB · MileagePlus |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 | — |
Routes with first-class award space to South Africa
The 80 routes with the most award dates in first class; the totals above count every route.
| Route | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 221,200 points + $924.52Qantas · 43 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 221,200 points + $924.52Qantas · 114 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 19 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 12 dates | Not seen | 3 |
| Austin (AUS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 20 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Austin (AUS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 21 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Boston (BOS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 68 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Boston (BOS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 299,300 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 5 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 299,300 points + $1,139.59Qantas · 36 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Cape Town (CPT) | 472,500 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 64 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 216,500 points + $428.95Virgin Atlantic · 6 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 221,500 points + $428.95Virgin Atlantic · 1 date | Not seen | 3 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 299,300 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 3 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Cincinnati (CVG) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 21 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Columbus (CMH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 196,000 points + $428.95Virgin Atlantic · 2 dates | Not seen | 4 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cape Town (CPT) | 400,000 points + $126.30Atmos · 31 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 1 date | Not seen | 3 |
| Denver (DEN) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 33 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Denver (DEN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 18 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Detroit (DTW) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 15 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Detroit (DTW) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 214,000 miles + $739.50Etihad Guest · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 3 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 147,800 points + $388.87Qantas · 76 dates | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 147,800 points + $388.87Qantas · 211 dates | Yes | 1 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 41 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 234,500 points + $428.95Virgin Atlantic · 1 date | Not seen | 2 |
| Fort Myers (RSW) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 245,000 miles + $742.90Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 2 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 205,000 points + $964.70Qantas · 24 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 80,000 miles + $93.90AAdvantage · 22 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Houston (HOU) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 25 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Houston (IAH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 43 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Houston (IAH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 137 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Jacksonville (JAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 34 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Kansas City (MCI) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 27 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 400,000 points + $126.30Atmos · 1 date | Not seen | 2 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT) | 221,200 points + $1,187.22Qantas · 23 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 221,200 points + $1,184.07Qantas · 40 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 221,200 points + $1,182.32Qantas · 80 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT) | 400,000 points + $126.30Atmos · 51 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 22 dates | Not seen | 3 |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 220,000 miles + $87.30MileagePlus · 7 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Miami (MIA) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 89 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Miami (MIA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 193,999 miles + $329.70Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 2 |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 30 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 16 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Nashville (BNA) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 28 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Nashville (BNA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 206,000 miles + $739.50Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 3 |
| New York JFK to Cape Town (CPT) | 295,000 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 8 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| New York JFK to Johannesburg (JNB) | 286,000 points + $931.00Qantas · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 4 |
| Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 295,000 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 9 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 236,900 points + $931.00Qantas · 17 dates · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 2 |
| Orlando (MCO) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 56 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Orlando (MCO) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 299,300 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 6 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 221,200 points + $1,036.41Qantas · 56 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 28 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 62 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 3 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 1 date | Not seen | 2 |
| Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 12 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Portland (PDX) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 110,000 points + $1,295.20Atmos · 11 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Cape Town (CPT) | 472,500 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 23 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 196,000 points + $428.95Virgin Atlantic · 7 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 4 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| San Antonio (SAT) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 30 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| San Antonio (SAT) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 5 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| San Diego (SAN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 19 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT) | 400,000 points + $126.30Atmos · 42 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 110,000 points + $1,325.20Atmos · 41 dates | Not seen | 3 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 7 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 188,000 miles + $779.40Etihad Guest · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 4 |
| St. Louis (STL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80Atmos · 14 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| St. Louis (STL) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 487,500 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 26 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 110,000 miles + $77.50AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Tampa (TPA) to Cape Town (CPT) | 477,500 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 33 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Tampa (TPA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 120,000 miles + $1,791.70AAdvantage · 1 date | Not seen | 3 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cape Town (CPT) | 325,000 miles + $83.02SkyMiles · 68 dates | Not seen | 1 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 295,000 points + $1,296.92Qantas · 18 dates | Not seen | 3 |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $123.89Atmos · 12 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $124.09Atmos · 4 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 299,300 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 16 dates | Not seen | 2 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 299,300 points + $1,225.00Qantas · 2 dates | Not seen | 2 |
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 for first-class awards to South Africa
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 | First |
|---|---|
| 110,000 milesSYD–JNB · AAdvantage · 83 routes | |
| 147,800 pointsDXB–CPT · Qantas · 92 routes | |
| 147,800 pointsDXB–CPT · Qantas · 76 routes | |
| 80,000 milesSIN–JNB · AAdvantage · 84 routes · Mixed cabin | |
| 80,000 milesHKG–JNB · AAdvantage · 80 routes | |
| 110,000 pointsSFO–JNB · Atmos · 71 routes | |
| 147,800 pointsDXB–CPT · Qantas · 61 routes | |
| 80,000 milesHKG–JNB · AAdvantage · 80 routes | |
| 80,000 milesHKG–JNB · AAdvantage · 71 routes | |
| 220,000 milesSYD–JNB · MileagePlus · 69 routes | |
| 80,000 milesHKG–JNB · AAdvantage · 65 routes | |
| 80,000 milesHKG–JNB · AAdvantage · 24 routes |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
First Class awards to South Africa: questions
What's the lowest first class award to South Africa?
110,000 points + $1,325.20, San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, the lowest AwardTool has observed in the window.
Which airports have first-class award space to South Africa?
Only routes with award space on two or more dates are listed. San Francisco (SFO), Amsterdam (AMS), Atlanta (ATL), Austin (AUS), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Nashville (BNA), Mumbai (BOM), Boston (BOS) and 67 other airports had first-class award space to South Africa.
Is there nonstop first-class award space to South Africa?
A nonstop first class award was seen on 3 routes of 130 routes to South Africa in the observation window.
Which airport has more first-class award space to South Africa?
Johannesburg (JNB) had the most, with 68 routes and the lowest at 80,000 miles + $93.90. The table above compares every arrival airport.