About This Route
Tokyo to Cape Town is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and 2 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 9 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 18,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Miles | 18,000 | 45,000 | 75,000 |
| Qatar Avios | 25,000 | 55,000 | 95,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 60,000 | 110,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 32,000 | 68,000 | 95,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | -- |
| Flying Blue | 42,500 | 82,500 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 | 100,000 | 175,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 50,000 | 100,000 | 135,000 |
| Aeroplan | 75,000 | 110,000 | 175,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Asia Miles
Biz: 45,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 55,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 60,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 68,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 82,500 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 100,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 100,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 110,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Asia Miles offers the cheapest economy award at 18,000 points
- Best business class value: Asia Miles at 45,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via Asia Miles
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Tokyo to Cape Town?
The cheapest option is Asia Miles starting at 18,000 points in economy. Compare 9 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Tokyo to Cape Town with points?
Asia Miles offers business class for 45,000 points one-way. Other options include Qatar Avios at 55,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for NRT to CPT?
You can book this route with Asia Miles, Qatar Avios, Emirates Skywards, KrisFlyer, Avios (BA), Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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