Economy award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 12 programs for ATL→SFO. Lowest: 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 323 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and 5 other programs.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 9,500 miles + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 12 of 12
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327 of 327
- dates checked · Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on ATL→SFO, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 26,400 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 234 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $20.68 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 25 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 239 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 207 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 293 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 204 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $43.43 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 271 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 313 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $20.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | 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 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.
How often economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 323 of 326 | 99% | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 327 of 327 | 100% | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 315 of 329 | 95% | |
| United MileagePlus | 327 of 327 | 100% | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 234 of 326 | 71% | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25 of 51 | 49% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 239 of 330 | 72% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 207 of 322 | 64% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 293 of 330 | 88% | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 204 of 330 | 61% | |
| Etihad Guest | 271 of 331 | 81% | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 313 of 314 | 99% |
Nonstop economy award space
- JetBlue TrueBlue: nonstop from 26,400 points; nonstop space on 183 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 327 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 163 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 17,000 miles; nonstop space on 18 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 17,500 points; nonstop space on 189 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 175 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 22,000 points; nonstop space on 192 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 33,700 miles; nonstop space on 313 dates.
Best months for economy from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 6 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 10,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 15,000 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 |
| JetBlue TrueBluepoints | 17,800 | 12,800 | 12,700 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 17,600 | 20,900 | 20,900 | 23,200 | 24,400 | 26,300 | 26,300 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Avianca LifeMilesmiles | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Bluemiles | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,500 | — | 17,000 | — | 17,000 | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 | 20,700 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Clubpoints | — | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| Etihad Guestmiles | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 |
| Delta SkyMilesmiles | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | 33,700 | — |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JetBlue (B6): JetBlue TrueBlue and United MileagePlus
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Atlanta (ATL) and to San Francisco (SFO). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL)Return direction | 9,500 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 306 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to London Heathrow (LHR)Also from ATL | 21,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 307 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)Also from ATL | 11,500 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Amsterdam (AMS)Also from ATL | 10,000 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt (FRA)Also from ATL | 12,000 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 116 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)Also to SFO | 19,000 miles | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 263 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO)Also to SFO | 13,000 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 159 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO)Also to SFO | 11,000 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 127 |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about economy award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest economy award from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 12:29 UTC for a Nov 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Airlines AAdvantage (323 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (327 dates), JetBlue TrueBlue (315 dates), United MileagePlus (327 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (234 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (25 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (239 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (207 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (293 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (204 dates), Etihad Guest (271 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (313 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop economy space on 327 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (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 Dec 2026 departures: 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.