Economy award flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 4 programs for AKL→SFO. Lowest: 42,000 points + $50.70 with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed economy award space on 121 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 42,000 pts + $50.70
- Virgin Australia Velocity
- Programs with space
- 4 of 4
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 310
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 42,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on AKL→SFO, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $50.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $50.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $124.20 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $54.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $124.10 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $77.49 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $54.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $77.49 | 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 economy award space
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 42,000 points; nonstop space on 120 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 55,000 miles; nonstop space on 243 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 55,000 miles; nonstop space on 107 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 55,000 points; nonstop space on 122 dates.
Best months for economy from AKL to SFO
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 10 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 21 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 17 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 26 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 11 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 3 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 3 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 3 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 1 | |
| 42,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 4 | |
| 60,500 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 9 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Air Canada Aeroplan
- EVA Air (BR): United MileagePlus
- Air China (CA): Air Canada Aeroplan
- ANA (NH): United MileagePlus
- Air New Zealand (NZ): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Air Canada Aeroplan
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Air Canada Aeroplan
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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from AKL to SFO
What's the lowest economy award from Auckland to San Francisco?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on AKL→SFO?
Virgin Australia Velocity (121 dates), United MileagePlus (310 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (173 dates) and Air Canada Aeroplan (157 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from AKL to SFO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Air Canada Aeroplan. The lowest nonstop award was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 120 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from AKL to SFO?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 42,000 points with Velocity (26 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.