Award flights from the United States to South Africa
AwardTool saw award space on 20 routes from 13 airports in the United States to 2 cities in South Africa in the last 30 days, on 13 programs. Lowest business class observed: 75,000 pts + $86.70, Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB), with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Routes with award space
- 20
- Departure airports in the United States
- 13
- Lowest economy
- 13,500 pts + $286.80
- ATL–JNB · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $86.70
- EWR–JNB · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 236,900 pts + $931.00
- EWR–JNB · Qantas
Award routes from the United States to South Africa
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen, grouped by destination city.
Cape Town (CPT)
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,000 pts + $262.00Virgin Atlantic · 72 dates | 88,000 pts + $8.60MileagePlus · 326 dates | 255,000 pts + $62.80Atmos · 20 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Detroit (DTW) to Cape Town (CPT) | 40,000 pts + $280.10Flying Blue · 21 dates | 268,000 pts + $714.30Flying Blue · 10 dates | 499,900 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 27 dates | Not seen | 3 |
| Houston (IAH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 47,500 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 100 dates | 162,500 pts + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 53 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT) | 40,000 pts + $42.80AAdvantage · 127 dates | — | — | Not seen | 1 |
| New York JFK to Cape Town (CPT) | 18,500 pts + $298.80Virgin Atlantic · 211 dates | 75,000 pts + $84.70AAdvantage · 2 dates | 295,000 pts + $1,225.00Qantas · 5 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,000 pts + $256.40Virgin Atlantic · 48 dates | 88,000 pts + $8.60MileagePlus · 321 dates | 295,000 pts + $1,225.00Qantas · 5 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Pensacola (PNS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 45,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 322 dates | 88,000 pts + $14.20MileagePlus · 322 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,000 pts + $256.40Virgin Atlantic · 112 dates | 75,000 pts + $86.70AAdvantage · 2 dates | 299,300 pts + $1,225.00Qantas · 9 dates | Yes | 12 |
Johannesburg (JNB)
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 13,500 pts + $286.80Virgin Atlantic · 78 dates | 88,000 pts + $8.60MileagePlus · 286 dates | 499,900 pts + $46.80SkyMiles · 10 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Austin (AUS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 60,500 pts + $290.00Flying Blue · 18 dates | 321,000 pts + $733.00Flying Blue · 8 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $20.60AAdvantage · 169 dates | 75,000 pts + $84.70AAdvantage · 24 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $286.80Flying Blue · 105 dates | 75,000 pts + $1,559.30AAdvantage · 9 dates | 255,000 pts + $62.80Atmos · 1 date | Not seen | 3 |
| Detroit (DTW) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $292.20Flying Blue · 23 dates | 115,000 pts + $725.60Flying Blue · 21 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Houston (IAH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $274.60Flying Blue · 169 dates | 110,000 pts + $1,325.10Atmos · 75 dates | — | Not seen | 2 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $274.50Flying Blue · 292 dates | 145,000 pts + $709.90Flying Blue · 292 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| New York JFK to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,000 pts + $58.00LifeMiles · 29 dates | — | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 pts + $285.70Flying Blue · 128 dates | 75,000 pts + $86.70AAdvantage · 31 dates | 236,900 pts + $931.00Qantas · 18 dates | Yes | 11 |
| San Antonio (SAT) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 12 dates | 88,000 pts + $8.60MileagePlus · 12 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 19,000 pts + $298.70Virgin Atlantic · 64 dates | 700,000 pts + $1,117.30Virgin Atlantic · 59 dates | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 170 dates | 88,000 pts + $8.60MileagePlus · 170 dates | — | Not seen | 3 |
— means AwardTool hasn't observed that cabin on the route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. 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.
Departure airports in the United States with award space to South Africa
Airports with the most routes with award space, with the lowest award seen from each.
| Airport | Routes | Programs | Lowest business class | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) | 2 | 11 | 88,000 pts + $8.60CPT · MileagePlus | 13,500 pts + $286.80JNB · Virgin Atlantic |
| Detroit (DTW) | 2 | 3 | 115,000 pts + $725.60JNB · Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $292.20JNB · Flying Blue |
| Newark (EWR) | 2 | 12 | 75,000 pts + $86.70JNB · AAdvantage | 27,000 pts + $256.40CPT · Virgin Atlantic |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | 2 | 12 | 75,000 pts + $86.70CPT · AAdvantage | 27,000 pts + $256.40CPT · Virgin Atlantic |
| Houston (IAH) | 2 | 3 | 110,000 pts + $1,325.10JNB · Atmos | 40,000 pts + $274.60JNB · Flying Blue |
| New York JFK | 2 | 12 | 75,000 pts + $84.70CPT · AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $298.80CPT · Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 2 | 2 | 145,000 pts + $709.90JNB · Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.50JNB · Flying Blue |
| Austin (AUS) | 1 | 1 | 321,000 pts + $733.00JNB · Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + $290.00JNB · Flying Blue |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 1 | 3 | 75,000 pts + $1,559.30JNB · AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $286.80JNB · Flying Blue |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 1 | 1 | 75,000 pts + $84.70JNB · AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60JNB · AAdvantage |
| Pensacola (PNS) | 1 | 1 | 88,000 pts + $14.20CPT · MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60CPT · MileagePlus |
| San Antonio (SAT) | 1 | 1 | 88,000 pts + $8.60JNB · MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60JNB · MileagePlus |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1 | 1 | 700,000 pts + $1,117.30JNB · Virgin Atlantic | 19,000 pts + $298.70JNB · Virgin Atlantic |
Programs with award space from the United States to South Africa
Lowest one-way award each program showed here, with the airport at the other end and the number of dates seen.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business class | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 12 | 100,625 pts + $712.10CPT · 121 dates | 35,000 pts + $279.70CPT · 319 dates |
| United MileagePlus | 10 | 88,000 pts + $8.60CPT · 326 dates | 45,000 pts + $5.60CPT · 326 dates |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8 | 75,000 pts + $86.70JNB · 31 dates | 40,000 pts + $20.60JNB · 240 dates |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 8 | 110,000 pts + $1,325.10JNB · 75 dates | 55,000 pts + $62.80CPT · 329 dates |
| Delta SkyMiles | 7 | 499,900 pts + $5.60JNB · 299 dates | 109,800 pts + $5.60CPT · 291 dates |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 6 | 90,000 pts + $75.61JNB · 10 dates | 55,000 pts + $75.61JNB · 252 dates |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 6 | 109,500 pts + $484.40CPT · 55 dates | 13,500 pts + $286.80JNB · 78 dates |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 5 | — | 40,000 pts + $28.50CPT · 68 dates |
| Etihad Guest | 5 | 139,999 pts + $36.50CPT · 275 dates | 56,125 pts + $366.40CPT · 338 dates |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 5 | 167,000 pts + $1,275.20JNB · 37 dates | 66,800 pts + $547.40JNB · 216 dates |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 5 | 140,000 pts + taxes not reportedCPT · 303 dates | 75,000 pts + taxes not reportedCPT · 315 dates |
| Emirates Skywards | 4 | 105,000 pts + $1,225.00CPT · 272 dates | 37,500 pts + $299.00CPT · 334 dates |
Showing the 12 of 13 programs with the most routes.
— means AwardTool hasn't observed that cabin for the program here in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the program has no seats.
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about award flights from the United States to South Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from the United States to South Africa AwardTool has seen?
75,000 pts + $86.70, Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB), with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space on that route on 31 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which airports in the United States had award space to South Africa?
Atlanta (ATL) with 2 routes, Detroit (DTW) with 2 routes, Newark (EWR) with 2 routes, Washington Dulles (IAD) with 2 routes, Houston (IAH) with 2 routes, New York JFK with 2 routes, Los Angeles (LAX) with 2 routes, Austin (AUS) with 1 route and 5 other airports, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
Which cities in South Africa had award space from the United States?
Cape Town (CPT) and Johannesburg (JNB).
Which programs had award space from the United States to South Africa?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (12 routes), United MileagePlus (10 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (8 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (8 routes), Delta SkyMiles (7 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (6 routes) and 7 other programs.