Award flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for AKL→SFO. Lowest economy: 42,000 points + $50.70 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest business: 235,302 points + $124.20 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 70,000 miles + $54.09 (United MileagePlus).
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AKL to SFO at a glance
- From
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 42,000 pts + $50.70 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 121 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $54.09 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ) +2 more | 9+ | 310 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $68.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 55,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 173 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $124.10 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 157 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $54.09 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 300 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 121,210 pts + $124.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 63 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 235,302 pts + $124.20 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 292,300 pts + $54.09 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 286 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $50.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $77.49 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $54.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 251,696 pts + $124.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $54.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 42,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 120 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 70,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 225 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 292,300 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 228 dates.
Best months to fly AKL to SFO on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,000 · Velocity (10 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (22 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (21 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 251,696 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (17 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 235,302 · Aeroplan (17 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (26 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 292,800 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (11 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 239,833 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (3 dates) | 230,100 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 292,300 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (3 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 292,300 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (3 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (27 dates) | 292,300 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (1 date) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 292,300 · MileagePlus (21 dates) | |
| 42,000 · Velocity (4 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 292,300 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 60,500 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 500,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search AKL to SFOQuestions about AKL to SFO award flights
What's the lowest Auckland to San Francisco award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 42,000 points + $50.70 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 121 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:33 UTC). In business, 235,302 points + $124.20 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 63 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AKL→SFO?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 157 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business 63 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 173 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 310 dates, premium economy 300 dates, business 286 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 121 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AKL to SFO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AKL→SFO award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 42,000 points with Velocity (26 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 235,302 points with Aeroplan (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.