Award flights from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco
Award space from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Athens (ATH) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 19,000 miles + $159.74 on ATH–SFO (TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $64.29 on ATH–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 74,216 miles + $1,204.29 on ATH–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 19,000 pts + $159.74
- ATH–SFO · Miles&Go
- Lowest premium economy
- 40,000 pts + $315.19
- ATH–SFO · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $64.29
- ATH–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 74,216 pts + $1,204.29
- ATH–SFO · Miles & More
Economy was lowest on ATH–SFO: 19,000 miles + $159.74 with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $58.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ATH–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $64.29, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $58.39).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points: 19,000 miles + $159.74 with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go on ATH–SFO (seen on 61 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&GoLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $159.74 | ATH–SFO | 61 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $58.39 | ATH–SFO | 251 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 23,000 pts + $273.29 | ATH–SFO | 51 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $218.29 | ATH–SFO | 218 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $219.19 | ATH–SFO | 173 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $61.04 | ATH–SFO | 200 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $68.79 | ATH–SFO | 38 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $58.39 | ATH–SFO | 203 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $58.39 | ATH–SFO | 214 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $82.17 | ATH–SFO | 23 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | ATH–SFO | 91 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 42,900 pts + $105.59 | ATH–SFO | 46 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $54.49 | ATH–SFO | 55 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $317.11 | ATH–SFO | 100 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $128.60 | ATH–SFO | 216 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | ATH–SFO | 103 |
| Emirates Skywards | 62,500 pts + $354.78 | ATH–SFO | 174 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $104.39 | ATH–SFO | 196 |
| GOL Smiles | 110,400 pts + taxes not reported | ATH–SFO | 103 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points: 40,000 miles + $315.19 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on ATH–SFO (seen on 217 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $315.19 | ATH–SFO | 217 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $64.29 | ATH–SFO | 215 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $72.89 | ATH–SFO | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $71.89 | ATH–SFO | 212 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $78.49 | ATH–SFO | 93 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $309.43 | ATH–SFO | 5 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 60,000 pts + $240.46 | ATH–SFO | 3 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 63,210 pts + $510.09 | ATH–SFO | 143 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $131.50 | ATH–SFO | 211 |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $356.38 | ATH–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 101,100 pts + $129.81 | ATH–SFO | 51 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $87.73 | ATH–SFO | 185 |
| GOL Smiles | 313,800 pts + taxes not reported | ATH–SFO | 69 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points: 57,500 miles + $64.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ATH–SFO (seen on 243 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $64.29 | ATH–SFO | 243 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 74,698 pts + $975.39 | ATH–SFO | 164 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $78.69Mixed cabin | ATH–SFO | 147 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $71.69Mixed cabin | ATH–SFO | 214 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $161.30 | ATH–SFO | 213 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 90,000 pts + $92.83 | ATH–SFO | 1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 93,000 pts + $398.22 | ATH–SFO | 8 |
| Etihad Guest | 97,000 pts + $104.39Mixed cabin | ATH–SFO | 12 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 106,500 pts + $72.06 | ATH–SFO | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 124,000 pts + $452.69 | ATH–SFO | 218 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 125,400 pts + $992.73 | ATH–SFO | 22 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $253.46 | ATH–SFO | 1 |
| Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,351.91 | ATH–SFO | 162 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $176.09 | ATH–SFO | 59 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $61.04 | ATH–SFO | 197 |
| GOL Smiles | 683,700 pts + taxes not reported | ATH–SFO | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points: 74,216 miles + $1,204.29 with Lufthansa Miles & More on ATH–SFO (seen on 3 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 74,216 pts + $1,204.29 | ATH–SFO | 3 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $78.49 | ATH–SFO | 149 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $100.39Mixed cabin | ATH–SFO | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 355,000 pts + $61.04 | ATH–SFO | 190 |
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.
Athens (ATH) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Athens (ATH)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,793–6,798 miles (10,932–10,940 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Athens (ATH) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO) | 19,000 pts + $159.74Miles&Go · 61 dates | 40,000 pts + $315.19Flying Blue · 217 dates | 57,500 pts + $64.29AAdvantage · 243 dates | 74,216 pts + $1,204.29Miles & More · 3 dates |
| Athens (ATH) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $58.59AAdvantage · 17 dates | 40,000 pts + $108.99AAdvantage · 14 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,012.89AAdvantage · 16 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Athens (ATH) to San Francisco
- Economy: 19,000 miles + $159.74 on Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO) with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, which showed economy award space there on 61 dates.
- Premium Economy: 40,000 miles + $315.19 on Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 217 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $64.29 on Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 243 dates.
- First Class: 74,216 miles + $1,204.29 on Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed first-class award space there on 3 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ATH–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $100.39 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ATH–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $315.19 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ATH–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $100.39 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | ATH–SFO | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $71.99Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | ATH–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 90,000 pts + $92.83 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATH–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 74,216 pts + $1,209.09 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ATH–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,061.19 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | ATH–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $61.05 | 8 | 2 stops | 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 in the observation window. 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.
Best months to fly from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 pts + $100.39 (1 date)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $315.19 (16 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 74,216 pts + $1,209.09 (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 22,500 pts + $100.39 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $316.89 (18 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $100.39 (17 dates)AAdvantage | 74,216 pts + $1,204.29 (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 28,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles&Go | 64,198 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 74,698 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Athens (ATH) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco?
In business class, ATH–SFO with 57,500 miles + $64.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, ATH–SFO with 19,000 miles + $159.74 (TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Athens (ATH) and San Francisco had award space?
ATH–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ATH–SJC (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 19,000 miles + $159.74 with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go. TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go showed economy award space on 61 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:43 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $64.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 22:40 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 243 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 251 dates, premium economy 215 dates, business class 243 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 216 dates, premium economy 211 dates, business class 213 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 203 dates, premium economy 93 dates, business class 147 dates, first class 149 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 103 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 46 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 23 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 200 dates, premium economy 185 dates, business class 197 dates, first class 190 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 174 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 162 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $54.49 with Velocity (48,000 points + $54.49) to $354.78 with Skywards (62,500 miles + $354.78); in business class from $61.04 with SkyMiles (355,000 miles + $61.04) to $1,351.91 with Skywards (181,000 miles + $1,351.91). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco on points?
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 Jun 2027 departures, 19,000 miles + taxes not reported with Miles&Go (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Athens (ATH) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 18, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.