Fly to South Africa with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 10 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: ≈ 35,000 Citi points + $804.94 taxes (35,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 10
- International routes with award space
- 44
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 11,500 Citi points
- NBO–JNB · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 35,000 Citi points
- LHR–JNB · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 80,000 Citi points
- HKG–JNB · AAdvantage 1:1
Citi partners with award space to South Africa
Each program's ratio (Citi 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 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 21 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 17 | Citi to Qantas |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 15 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 15 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 11 | Citi to Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 11 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 4 | Citi to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Instant | 2 | Citi 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 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 | 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 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 55,000 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 55,000 | 145 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 55,000 miles + $824.30 | ≈ 55,000 | 77 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 55,000 miles + $37.75 | ≈ 55,000 | 75 |
| First | Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 80,000 miles + $93.90 | ≈ 80,000 | 22 |
| First | Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 80,000 miles + $121.40 | ≈ 80,000 | 8 |
| First | Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 110,000 miles + $78.20 | ≈ 110,000 | 5 |
| 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 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 30,000 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 30,000 | 304 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 30,000 miles + $37.75 | ≈ 30,000 | 294 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 30,000 miles + $209.70 | ≈ 30,000 | 271 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 | Citi 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: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 | Citi 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 · ~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 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: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 46,200 points + $37.75 | ≈ 46,200 | 3 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 55,100 points + $52.75 | ≈ 55,100 | 4 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Cape Town (CPT) | 23,100 points + $37.75 | ≈ 23,100 | 3 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 26,400 points + $52.75 | ≈ 26,400 | 223 |
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 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 Citi points
How many Citi 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 35,000 points + $804.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB): ≈ 35,000 Citi points + $804.94 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to South Africa?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 23 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 21 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 17 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 15 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 15 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 11 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 11 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 8 routes) and 2 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.