Fly to South Africa with Bilt Rewards points
Bilt Rewards points transfer to 10 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in South Africa from other countries in the last 30 days, on 52 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 12,500 Bilt points + $71.00 taxes (12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB).
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Partner programs with award space
- 10
- International routes with award space
- 52
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,500 Bilt points
- WDH–JNB · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 12,500 Bilt points
- WDH–JNB · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 173,000 Bilt points
- IST–CPT · Etihad Guest 1:1
Bilt partners with award space to South Africa
Each program's ratio (Bilt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 1:1 | Instant | 30 | Bilt to MileagePlus |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 23 | Bilt to Flying Blue |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 21 | Bilt to Aeroplan |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1:1 | ~1 day | 20 | Bilt to Atmos |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | Instant | 15 | Bilt to Miles&Smiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 15 | Bilt to Virgin Atlantic |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:1 | Instant | 11 | Bilt to Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 11 | Bilt to Etihad Guest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Bilt to LifeMiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Bilt to Privilege Club |
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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 Bilt points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
United MileagePlus: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 88,000 miles + $8.60 | ≈ 88,000 | 326 |
| Business | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 88,000 miles + $8.60 | ≈ 88,000 | 324 |
| Business | Pensacola (PNS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 88,000 miles + $14.20 | ≈ 88,000 | 322 |
| Premium Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 55,000 | 322 |
| Premium Economy | Pensacola (PNS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 55,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 55,000 | 319 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Cape Town (CPT) | 55,000 miles + $11.20 | ≈ 55,000 | 315 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + $40.99 | ≈ 35,000 | 326 |
| Economy | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + $34.00 | ≈ 35,000 | 316 |
| Economy | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cape Town (CPT) | 35,000 miles + $34.00 | ≈ 35,000 | 314 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt 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 | Bilt 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 |
Alaska Atmos Rewards: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 55,000 points + $57.75 | ≈ 55,000 | 236 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 70,000 points + $166.80 | ≈ 70,000 | 283 |
| Business | London Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT) | 70,000 points + $452.90 | ≈ 70,000 | 254 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) | 255,000 points + $62.80 | ≈ 255,000 | 20 |
| First | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 255,000 points + $62.80 | ≈ 255,000 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | London Gatwick (LGW) to Cape Town (CPT) | 45,000 points + $452.90 | ≈ 45,000 | 214 |
| Premium Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Cape Town (CPT) | 45,000 points + $166.60 | ≈ 45,000 | 179 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 points + $759.20 | ≈ 45,000 | 61 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,500 points + $57.75 | ≈ 27,500 | 324 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 points + $166.80 | ≈ 35,000 | 323 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 35,000 points + $471.10 | ≈ 35,000 | 323 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 75,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 316 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 75,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 312 |
| Business | Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 100,000 | 317 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 330 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 315 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 327 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt 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: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 63,000 miles + $415.25 | ≈ 63,000 | 312 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 63,000 miles + $415.25 | ≈ 63,000 | 278 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 77,000 miles + $821.80 | ≈ 77,000 | 278 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 57,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 57,000 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 57,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 57,000 | 229 |
| Premium Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 69,000 miles + $199.80 | ≈ 69,000 | 134 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 20,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 20,000 | 319 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 20,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 20,000 | 312 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 27,500 miles + $199.80 | ≈ 27,500 | 319 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 64,000 miles + $391.80 | ≈ 64,000 | 325 |
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 80,000 miles + $854.20 | ≈ 80,000 | 326 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) | 87,000 miles + $207.10 | ≈ 87,000 | 328 |
| First | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 173,000 miles + $354.60 | ≈ 173,000 | 5 |
| First | Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 210,000 miles + $534.80 | ≈ 210,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 13,522 miles + $220.80 | ≈ 13,522 | 328 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) | 19,899 miles + $360.40 | ≈ 19,899 | 326 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) | 22,322 miles + $455.30 | ≈ 22,322 | 326 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Bilt 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 | Bilt 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 |
Bilt 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 Bilt points
How many Bilt 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 Bilt 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 Bilt transfer partners had award space to South Africa?
United MileagePlus (1:1, 30 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 23 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 21 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1, 20 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 15 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 15 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:1, 11 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 11 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.