Fly South African Airways with Chase Ultimate Rewards points
Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to 2 partner programs whose lowest award AwardTool observed was on South African Airways on every open date, on 5 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: ≈ 12,500 Chase 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
- 2
- Routes on South African Airways
- 5
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 12,500 Chase points
- WDH–JNB · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,500 Chase points
- WDH–JNB · Aeroplan 1:1
Chase partners whose lowest awards were on South African Airways
Each program's ratio (Chase points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes where South African Airways was the only airline on the program's lowest award.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Chase to Aeroplan |
| United MileagePlus | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Chase to MileagePlus |
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Lowest South African Airways awards by Chase partner
The lowest one-way awards on South African Airways AwardTool observed in the last 30 days for each program, with the Chase points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up.
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Chase points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 12,500 points + $71.00 | ≈ 12,500 | 167 |
| Business | Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 80,000 points + $62.50 | ≈ 80,000 | 35 |
| Business | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) | 80,000 points + $40.70 | ≈ 80,000 | 12 |
| Economy | Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 7,500 points + $71.00 | ≈ 7,500 | 308 |
| Economy | Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 45,000 points + $62.50 | ≈ 45,000 | 84 |
| Economy | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 points + $40.70 | ≈ 45,000 | 51 |
United MileagePlus: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Chase points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 90,000 miles + $34.80 | ≈ 90,000 | 17 |
| Business | Cape Town (CPT) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 90,000 miles + $34.90 | ≈ 90,000 | 9 |
| Business | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 90,000 miles + $13.10 | ≈ 90,000 | 8 |
| Economy | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 45,000 miles + $13.10 | ≈ 45,000 | 23 |
| Economy | Johannesburg (JNB) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 45,000 miles + $35.00 | ≈ 45,000 | 20 |
| Economy | Cape Town (CPT) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 45,000 miles + $34.90 | ≈ 45,000 | 12 |
Chase 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 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.
Questions about flying South African Airways with Chase points
How many Chase points do I need to fly South African Airways in business class?
The lowest business-class award on South African Airways that AwardTool observed with a Chase partner in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $71.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB): ≈ 12,500 Chase points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
How many Chase points do I need to fly South African Airways in economy?
The lowest economy award on South African Airways that AwardTool observed with a Chase partner in the last 30 days was 7,500 points + $71.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Windhoek (WDH) to Johannesburg (JNB): ≈ 7,500 Chase points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Chase transfer partners had their lowest awards on South African Airways?
Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 4 routes) and United MileagePlus (1:1, 4 routes), counting routes where South African Airways was the only airline on the program's lowest award on every open date in the last 30 days.