Award flights from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco
Award space from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Barcelona (BCN) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $253.84 on BCN–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 27,111 miles + $965.49 on BCN–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $68.29 on BCN–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $253.84
- BCN–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 27,768 pts + $499.79
- BCN–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 27,111 pts + $965.49
- BCN–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $68.29
- BCN–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on BCN–SFO: 15,000 points + $253.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $48.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on BCN–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $48.39, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $48.09).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $253.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on BCN–SFO (seen on 134 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $253.84 | BCN–SFO | 134 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $149.43 | BCN–SFO | 226 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $48.09 | BCN–SFO | 323 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $210.19 | BCN–SFO | 308 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $50.29 | BCN–SFO | 325 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $71.97 | BCN–SFO | 17 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $58.99 | BCN–SFO | 43 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $68.09 | BCN–SFO | 319 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $112.80 | BCN–SFO | 329 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $42.49 | BCN–SFO | 318 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $66.29 | BCN–SFO | 297 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $61.41 | BCN–SFO | 177 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $319.73 | BCN–SFO | 157 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | BCN–SFO | 176 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 48,600 pts + $48.39 | BCN–SFO | 134 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | BCN–SFO | 281 |
| GOL Smiles | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported | BCN–SFO | 160 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $234.29 | BCN–SFO | 172 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco on points: 27,768 miles + $499.79 with Lufthansa Miles & More on BCN–SFO (seen on 194 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 27,768 pts + $499.79 | BCN–SFO | 194 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $306.39 | BCN–SFO | 307 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $400.94 | BCN–SFO | 66 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $48.09 | BCN–SFO | 315 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $68.09 | BCN–SFO | 217 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $58.99 | BCN–SFO | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $48.09 | BCN–SFO | 318 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $292.74 | BCN–SFO | 11 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,753 pts + $124.10 | BCN–SFO | 318 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,113.50 | BCN–SFO | 96 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $50.29 | BCN–SFO | 319 |
| GOL Smiles | 145,700 pts + taxes not reported | BCN–SFO | 98 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco on points: 27,111 miles + $965.49 with Lufthansa Miles & More on BCN–SFO (seen on 183 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 27,111 pts + $965.49 | BCN–SFO | 183 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $48.39 | BCN–SFO | 323 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $443.19 | BCN–SFO | 308 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $58.99 | BCN–SFO | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $68.29Mixed cabin | BCN–SFO | 258 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $53.89Mixed cabin | BCN–SFO | 317 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $82.93 | BCN–SFO | 292 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $126.70 | BCN–SFO | 316 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | BCN–SFO | 279 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $71.97 | BCN–SFO | 12 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,101.22Mixed cabin | BCN–SFO | 79 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $374.29 | BCN–SFO | 35 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $275.06 | BCN–SFO | 5 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | BCN–SFO | 19 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $165.73 | BCN–SFO | 214 |
| GOL Smiles | 291,700 pts + taxes not reported | BCN–SFO | 30 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $50.29 | BCN–SFO | 319 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco on points: 70,000 points + $68.29 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on BCN–SFO (seen on 275 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $68.29 | BCN–SFO | 275 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,116.99 | BCN–SFO | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 176,500 pts + $53.99 | BCN–SFO | 26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,003.92Mixed cabin | BCN–SFO | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $50.29 | BCN–SFO | 324 |
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.
Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Barcelona (BCN)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 22 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) and 29 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,945–5,956 miles (9,568–9,586 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 Barcelona (BCN) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $253.84Virgin Atlantic · 134 dates | 27,768 pts + $499.79Miles & More · 194 dates | 27,111 pts + $965.49Miles & More · 183 dates | 70,000 pts + $68.29Atmos · 275 dates |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Oakland (OAK) | 22,500 pts + $48.29AAdvantage · 11 dates | 40,000 pts + $554.19AAdvantage · 8 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,060.79AAdvantage · 9 dates | — |
| Barcelona (BCN) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $48.29AAdvantage · 27 dates | 40,000 pts + $48.29AAdvantage · 22 dates | 57,500 pts + $48.39AAdvantage · 27 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $53.99MileagePlus · 4 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.
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, Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $253.84 on Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 134 dates.
- Premium Economy: 27,768 miles + $499.79 on Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 194 dates.
- Business Class: 27,111 miles + $965.49 on Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 183 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $68.29 on Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 275 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | BCN–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $253.92 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | BCN–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 27,768 pts + $507.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | BCN–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 27,111 pts + $965.49 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | BCN–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $86.49 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | BCN–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,099.19 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | BCN–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,003.92Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | BCN–SFO | United MileagePlus | 291,700 pts + $53.69 | 8 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | BCN–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $50.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $42.49 via United MileagePlus on BCN–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 151 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 93,400 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on BCN–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 145 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 175,200 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on BCN–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 150 dates.
Best months to fly from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $253.92 (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + $499.79 (11 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 28,756 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + $965.49 (24 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $1,099.19 (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles & More | 85,000 pts + $1,116.99 (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 21,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles&Go | 28,756 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles&Go | 28,756 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 27,768 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 27,111 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 |
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 Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco?
In business class, BCN–SFO with 27,111 miles + $965.49 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, BCN–SFO with 15,000 points + $253.84 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Barcelona (BCN) and San Francisco had award space?
BCN–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BCN–OAK (economy, premium economy and business class) and BCN–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $253.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 20:02 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 134 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 27,111 miles + $965.49 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 23:24 UTC for a Dec 23, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 183 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business class 323 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 329 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business class 316 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 217 dates, business class 258 dates, first class 275 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 297 dates, business class 292 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 134 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 17 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 325 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business class 319 dates, first class 324 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 172 dates, business class 35 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles + $42.49 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $42.49 with MileagePlus (40,000 miles + $42.49) to $319.73 with Qantas (43,200 points + $319.73); in business class from $48.39 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $48.39) to $1,101.22 with Qantas (110,700 points + $1,101.22 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class 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 Barcelona (BCN) 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), 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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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 Barcelona (BCN) 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 Mar 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 27,111 miles + $965.49 with Miles & More (24 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 Barcelona (BCN) 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 21, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.