Fly to Africa with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 10 programs that showed award space to 26 airports in Africa from outside Africa in the last 30 days, on 145 routes. Lowest business class from Europe: ≈ 20,000 Citi points + $158.40 taxes (20,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 10
- Routes with award space
- 145
- Lowest economy from Europe
- ≈ 6,000 Citi points
- CDG–CMN · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class from Europe
- ≈ 20,000 Citi points
- CDG–CMN · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class from Europe
- ≈ 62,500 Citi points
- LHR–CAI · AAdvantage 1:1
Citi partners with award space to Africa
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes into Africa where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Africa are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 89 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 54 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 39 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 34 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 30 | Citi to Skywards |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 29 | Citi to Qantas |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 26 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 22 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Instant | 12 | Citi to TrueBlue |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 4 | Citi to Privilege Club |
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Lowest awards to Africa by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Africa in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi 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 | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN) | 20,000 miles + $158.40 | ≈ 20,000 | 320 |
| Business | Rome (FCO) to Tunis (TUN) | 20,000 miles + $92.00 | ≈ 20,000 | 320 |
| Business | Madrid (MAD) to Tunis (TUN) | 20,000 miles + $76.90 | ≈ 20,000 | 317 |
| First | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 147,500 miles + $379.80 | ≈ 147,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Boston (BOS) to Tunis (TUN) | 30,000 miles + $273.00 | ≈ 30,000 | 304 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) | 40,000 miles + $195.39 | ≈ 40,000 | 327 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI) | 40,000 miles + $183.99 | ≈ 40,000 | 310 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN) | 6,000 miles + $83.90 | ≈ 6,000 | 320 |
| Economy | Rome (FCO) to Tunis (TUN) | 8,000 miles + $83.50 | ≈ 8,000 | 320 |
| Economy | Madrid (MAD) to Tunis (TUN) | 8,000 miles + $68.50 | ≈ 8,000 | 317 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN) | 25,000 points + $164.99 | ≈ 25,000 | 173 |
| Business | Rome (FCO) to Algiers (ALG) | 25,000 points + $74.11 | ≈ 25,000 | 133 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Algiers (ALG) | 25,000 points + $164.99 | ≈ 25,000 | 81 |
| First | Boston (BOS) to Mauritius (MRU) | 196,000 points + $428.95 | ≈ 196,000 | 43 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 197,000 points + $428.95 | ≈ 197,000 | 55 |
| 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 | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN) | 7,500 points + $87.36 | ≈ 7,500 | 157 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Algiers (ALG) | 7,500 points + $87.36 | ≈ 7,500 | 72 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Oran (ORN) | 7,500 points + $87.36 | ≈ 7,500 | 50 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 22,500 miles + $24.10 | ≈ 22,500 | 316 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Casablanca (CMN) | 22,500 miles + $78.00 | ≈ 22,500 | 314 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) | 30,000 miles + $39.74 | ≈ 30,000 | 313 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) | 30,000 miles + $39.74 | ≈ 30,000 | 286 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) | 30,000 miles + $75.99Mixed cabin | ≈ 30,000 | 285 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo (CAI) | 62,500 miles + $411.29 | ≈ 62,500 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 47,500 miles + $739.20 | ≈ 47,500 | 67 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 47,500 miles + $413.00 | ≈ 47,500 | 15 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) | 47,500 miles + $361.90 | ≈ 47,500 | 8 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Casablanca (CMN) | 12,500 miles + $78.00 | ≈ 12,500 | 277 |
| Economy | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 12,500 miles + $24.10 | ≈ 12,500 | 229 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) | 17,500 miles + $39.74 | ≈ 17,500 | 318 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 65,000 | 325 |
| Business | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 65,000 | 160 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) | 68,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 68,000 | 308 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 330 |
| Economy | Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 325 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 315 |
Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 36,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 45,000 | 329 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 50,000 miles + $415.25 | ≈ 62,500 | 329 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) | 50,000 miles + $420.69 | ≈ 62,500 | 324 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 32,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 40,000 | 3 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 45,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 56,250 | 278 |
| Premium Economy | Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI) | 55,000 miles + $203.60 | ≈ 68,750 | 3 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 10,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 12,500 | 329 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 15,000 miles + $121.17 | ≈ 18,750 | 329 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) | 15,000 miles + $167.46 | ≈ 18,750 | 328 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 31,500 points + $153.53 | ≈ 31,500 | 325 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 46,000 points + $248.50 | ≈ 46,000 | 328 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) | 46,000 points + $621.73 | ≈ 46,000 | 310 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 78,400 points + $248.50 | ≈ 78,400 | 263 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo (CAI) | 146,000 points + $858.74Mixed cabin | ≈ 146,000 | 104 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) | 146,000 points + $653.95Mixed cabin | ≈ 146,000 | 70 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) | 36,200 points + $269.79 | ≈ 36,200 | 227 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 41,400 points + $84.05 | ≈ 41,400 | 245 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo (CAI) | 47,700 points + $581.09 | ≈ 47,700 | 204 |
| Economy | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 16,100 points + $103.34 | ≈ 16,100 | 313 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 22,800 points + $84.05 | ≈ 22,800 | 315 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo (CAI) | 23,000 points + $226.61 | ≈ 23,000 | 293 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 25,000 miles + $147.20 | ≈ 25,000 | 323 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) | 30,000 miles + $247.79 | ≈ 30,000 | 328 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi (NBO) | 38,000 miles + $159.75Mixed cabin | ≈ 38,000 | 329 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Casablanca (CMN) | 106,000 miles + $391.80Mixed cabin | ≈ 106,000 | 52 |
| First | Frankfurt (FRA) to the Seychelles (SEZ) | 136,000 miles + $605.00 | ≈ 136,000 | 90 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to the Seychelles (SEZ) | 151,000 miles + $391.80Mixed cabin | ≈ 151,000 | 2 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) | 7,487 miles + $111.79 | ≈ 7,487 | 328 |
| Economy | Barcelona (BCN) to Casablanca (CMN) | 12,000 miles + $40.90 | ≈ 12,000 | 231 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 13,522 miles + $220.80 | ≈ 13,522 | 328 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) | 36,000 miles + $38.79 | ≈ 36,000 | 310 |
| Business | Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI) | 42,000 miles + $53.79 | ≈ 42,000 | 217 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Mauritius (MRU) | 55,000 miles + $26.10 | ≈ 55,000 | 3 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) | 21,000 miles + $38.79 | ≈ 21,000 | 318 |
| Economy | Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI) | 24,000 miles + $53.79 | ≈ 24,000 | 311 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 30,000 miles + $53.91 | ≈ 30,000 | 127 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) | 13,900 points + $39.74 | ≈ 13,900 | 13 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 19,500 points + $37.75 | ≈ 19,500 | 23 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) | 29,600 points + $82.75 | ≈ 29,600 | 20 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) | 7,000 points + $39.74 | ≈ 7,000 | 186 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 9,800 points + $37.75 | ≈ 9,800 | 218 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Seychelles (SEZ) | 14,800 points + $52.75 | ≈ 14,800 | 241 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 66,500 | 174 |
| Business | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 92,500 Avios + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 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 |
Citi 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.
Citi points by country in Africa
Countries in Africa with award space from the bank's partner programs, by number of routes from outside Africa.
- Fly to South Africa with Citi points42 routes
- Fly to Egypt with Citi points15 routes
- Fly to Kenya with Citi points15 routes
- Fly to Mauritius with Citi points11 routes
- Fly to Morocco with Citi points10 routes
- Fly to Ghana with Citi points9 routes
- Fly to Nigeria with Citi points7 routes
- Fly to Tanzania with Citi points7 routes
- Fly to Algeria with Citi points6 routes
- Fly to Tunisia with Citi points5 routes
- Fly to Ethiopia with Citi points4 routes
- Fly to the Seychelles with Citi points4 routes
- Ivory Coast: 2 routes
- Senegal: 2 routes
- Libya: 1 route
- Madagascar: 1 route
- Réunion: 1 route
- Rwanda: 1 route
- Togo: 1 route
- Zambia: 1 route
Questions about flying to Africa with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly business class to Africa?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed into Africa from Europe in the last 30 days was 20,000 miles + $158.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN): ≈ 20,000 Citi 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 Citi points do I need to fly economy to Africa?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed into Africa from Europe in the last 30 days was 6,000 miles + $83.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Casablanca (CMN): ≈ 6,000 Citi 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 Citi transfer partners had award space to Africa?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 89 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 54 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 39 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 34 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 30 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 29 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 26 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 22 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published routes into Africa with award space in the last 30 days.