Trips on points
1 sourced route · Africa · updated 2026-09
Cape Town on points
South Africa
Business class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220,000 | 220,000 | 220,000 | $5,500–$9,500 | ~750,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 220,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 220,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
1 sourced route
- ChaseAmexCap OneBiltAir Canada AeroplanGREAT
220,000 pts per person · $5,500–$9,500 cash
East Coast · Washington (IAD) via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian
Fees: None: no fuel surcharges on partner awards; source shows $63 one-way in taxes plus the CAD 39 partner booking fee.
Checked 2026-09-10source
Active transfer bonuses on these paths
- +20%Chase Ultimate Rewards → Air Canada Aeroplanuntil 2026-09-30source
Shown for awareness; the bands above never assume a bonus.
Cape Town on points FAQ
How many points to Cape Town in business?
Across the 1 sourced route we track, Cape Town in business runs about 220,000 points per person round trip, from a low of 220,000 up to 220,000. Under 220,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 220,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin. The same seats bought with cash run roughly $5,500 to $9,500.
Which cards' points get me to Cape Town?
The routes we track book through Air Canada Aeroplan, which Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Points points can transfer into. Starting from zero, the planner's fastest two cards for this trip are the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Chase Freedom Unlimited. Transfers are one way, so confirm award space before you move points.
When should I book?
Award calendars typically open about 11 months (roughly 330 days) before departure, and partner saver seats go first. For a Sep 2027 trip that means searching from Oct 2026; the plan works backward from that date so your points land before the window opens.
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