Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for ZRH→JNB. Lowest economy: 42,500 points + $63.80 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 70,000 points + $71.08 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 135,300 points + $78.80 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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ZRH to JNB at a glance
- From
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- To
- O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Air Mauritius (MK), Egyptair (MS), Austrian (OS), South African Airways (SA) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Johannesburg (JNB)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $63.80 | Nonstop | ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +10 more | 9+ | 262 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $36.40 | Nonstop | Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 2 | 311 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 135,300 pts + $78.80 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), SWISS (LX) | 4 | 201 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $71.08 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 197 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $39.40 | 2 stops | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 225 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $63.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 135,300 pts + $78.80 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $39.40 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 42,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 152 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ZRH to JNB on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (23 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (19 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (24 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (23 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (21 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (20 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | — | 70,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 135,300 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 70,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | 70,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) |
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 | — | — |
| 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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What's the lowest Zurich to Johannesburg award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 42,500 points + $63.80 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 262 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:28 UTC). In business, 70,000 points + $71.08 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 197 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ZRH→JNB?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 262 dates, premium economy 201 dates, business 197 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 322 dates, business 317 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 311 dates, business 225 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ZRH to JNB?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ZRH→JNB award prices?
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 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 70,000 points with Aeroplan (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.