Fly to South Africa with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 9 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in South Africa from other countries in the last 30 days, on 44 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $71.00 taxes (12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 9
- International routes with award space
- 44
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,500 Amex points
- WDH–JNB · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 12,500 Amex points
- WDH–JNB · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 147,800 Amex points
- DXB–JNB · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners with award space to South Africa
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into South Africa where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within South Africa are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 23 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 21 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 17 | Amex to Qantas |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 15 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 15 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 11 | Amex to Skywards |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 2 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to South Africa by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into South Africa from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 46,500 miles + $211.80 | ≈ 46,500 | 1 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 85,000 miles + $747.10 | ≈ 85,000 | 325 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) | 85,000 miles + $550.00 | ≈ 85,000 | 112 |
| First | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 147,500 miles + $379.80 | ≈ 147,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 50,000 miles + $608.70 | ≈ 50,000 | 325 |
| Premium Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 50,000 miles + $272.90 | ≈ 50,000 | 316 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 50,000 miles + $608.90 | ≈ 50,000 | 134 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 20,562 miles + $111.80 | ≈ 20,562 | 17 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 25,500 miles + $240.42 | ≈ 25,500 | 136 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 25,500 miles + $261.90 | ≈ 25,500 | 129 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 12,500 points + $71.00 | ≈ 12,500 | 167 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 70,000 points + $71.48 | ≈ 70,000 | 327 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 70,000 points + $53.20 | ≈ 70,000 | 279 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 77,700 points + $75.10 | ≈ 77,700 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 95,597 points + $127.31 | ≈ 95,597 | 142 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 95,633 points + $123.01 | ≈ 95,633 | 101 |
| Economy | Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 7,500 points + $71.00 | ≈ 7,500 | 308 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 40,200 points + $64.20 | ≈ 40,200 | 323 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 42,500 points + $53.20 | ≈ 42,500 | 305 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 90,000 points + $385.80 | ≈ 90,000 | 254 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 90,000 points + $385.80 | ≈ 90,000 | 213 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 108,000 points + $935.57 | ≈ 108,000 | 231 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 147,800 points + $385.80 | ≈ 147,800 | 194 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 147,800 points + $385.80 | ≈ 147,800 | 71 |
| First | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 170,800 points + $344.48 | ≈ 170,800 | 193 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 81,000 points + $111.13 | ≈ 81,000 | 260 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 81,000 points + $111.13 | ≈ 81,000 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 85,000 points + $411.45 | ≈ 85,000 | 289 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 31,900 points + $111.13 | ≈ 31,900 | 277 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 31,900 points + $111.13 | ≈ 31,900 | 256 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 43,200 points + $153.93 | ≈ 43,200 | 331 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 65,000 miles + $907.55 | ≈ 65,000 | 59 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 65,000 miles + $1,017.70 | ≈ 65,000 | 38 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 65,000 miles + $907.55 | ≈ 65,000 | 19 |
| First | Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 499,900 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 499,900 | 303 |
| First | Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 499,900 | 280 |
| First | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 499,900 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 499,900 | 197 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 177,100 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 177,100 | 198 |
| Premium Economy | Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 180,400 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 180,400 | 282 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Cape Town (CPT) | 180,400 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 180,400 | 188 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + $300.56 | ≈ 35,000 | 183 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + $445.42 | ≈ 35,000 | 162 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 35,000 miles + $300.56 | ≈ 35,000 | 151 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 points + $804.94 | ≈ 35,000 | 329 |
| Business | Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 points + $129.95 | ≈ 35,000 | 323 |
| Business | Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) | 40,000 points + $129.95 | ≈ 40,000 | 160 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 15,000 points + $600.27 | ≈ 15,000 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 19,000 points + $329.33 | ≈ 19,000 | 218 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 19,000 points + $382.50 | ≈ 19,000 | 136 |
| Economy | Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 11,500 points + $119.95 | ≈ 11,500 | 324 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 11,500 points + $225.76 | ≈ 11,500 | 279 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 11,500 points + $220.60 | ≈ 11,500 | 213 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 63,000 miles + $415.25 | ≈ 78,750 | 312 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 63,000 miles + $415.25 | ≈ 78,750 | 278 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 77,000 miles + $821.80 | ≈ 96,250 | 278 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 57,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 71,250 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 57,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 71,250 | 229 |
| Premium Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 69,000 miles + $199.80 | ≈ 86,250 | 134 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 20,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 25,000 | 319 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 20,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 25,000 | 312 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,500 miles + $199.80 | ≈ 34,375 | 319 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 30,000 miles + $53.91 | ≈ 30,000 | 127 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 30,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 30,000 | 113 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) | 30,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 30,000 | 111 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 45,000 | 289 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 66,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 66,500 | 174 |
| Business | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 92,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 92,500 | 132 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 22,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 22,500 | 327 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 33,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 33,000 | 321 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 47,500 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 47,500 | 324 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 46,200 points + $37.75 | ≈ 57,750 | 3 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 55,100 points + $52.75 | ≈ 68,875 | 4 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 23,100 points + $37.75 | ≈ 28,875 | 3 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 26,400 points + $52.75 | ≈ 33,000 | 223 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Questions about flying to South Africa with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to South Africa?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to South Africa from another country in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $71.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB): ≈ 12,500 Amex points + $71.00 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to South Africa?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 23 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 21 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 17 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 15 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 15 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 11 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 8 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 4 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 2 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.