Today I will explain fifth freedom flights for South African Airways(SA).
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About SA

SA is the flag carrier of South Africa.

SA owns Mango(JE), a budget carrier for domestic route, and has established links with Airlink(4Z) and South African Express(XZ). It is a member of the Star Alliance.

Its frequent flyer programme, Voyager, can be earned on the following flights :

Star Alliance members

Airline(4Z)

Emirates(EK)

Etihad Airways(EY)

JetBlue(B6)

El Al(LY)

Jet Airways(9W)

Virgin Atlantic Airways(VS)

Virgin Australia(VA)

JNB – ACC – ABJ

ACC <-> ABJ(260 miles)
SA56/57
20APR – 27APR
C : JPY81,660 –

JNB – DKR – IAD

DKR <-> IAD(3981 miles)
SA207/208
19APR – 26APR
C : JPY355,500 –

JNB – ACC – IAD

ACC <-> IAD(5926 miles)
SA209/210
19APR – 26APR
C : JPY165,150 –

Conclusion

If you go to South Africa from Japan, I think the route via HKG is the best way.

They have a codeshare flight between NRT – HKG.

If you want to choose Skyteam’s flight, you might have to go via AMS by KL or to get to BKK or HKG by any other Asian carriers.