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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for BUD→SFO. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $64.79 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $72.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 59,531 miles + $980.79 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International, Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 166 of 177 departure dates checked (Alaska Atmos Rewards, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 9,999 pts + $328.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 10,018 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +5 more | 4 | 103 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $64.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 123 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,500 pts + $273.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 3 | 33 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $230.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +3 more | 4 | 162 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $78.89 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 6 | 18 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $102.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 4 | 166 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $106.90 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 63 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $323.17 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 61 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $67.53 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +13 more | 9+ | 165 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 44 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 148 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 98 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $137.00 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +9 more | 3 | 160 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $255.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 4 | 84 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 100,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +6 more | 1 | 120 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $332.33 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 160 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $105.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 82 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $159.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 4 | 110 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $78.89 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,500 pts + $240.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 53,665 pts + $519.89 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 94 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $76.29 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +8 more | 1 | 160 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,071 pts + $195.70 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 2 | 144 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,900 pts + $1,020.27 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 92,000 pts + $106.90 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 27 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 640,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $72.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 93 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 59,531 pts + $960.39 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 3 | 93 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $478.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 161 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $78.89 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,060.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 7 | 108 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $67.53Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +10 more | 1 | 160 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $153.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 1 | 142 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 92,000 pts + $114.09Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Condor (DE) | 7 | 58 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,100 pts + $1,154.58Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 137 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 611,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 59,531 pts + $980.79 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 12 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $99.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 4 | 129 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $106.33Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $82.68 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 5 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 9,999 pts + $328.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $332.53 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $106.09 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $78.89 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $81.59Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $166.40 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 59,531 pts + $980.79 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $99.39Mixed cabin | 4 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 10,018 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 18 dates.
Best months to fly from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,999 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 53,665 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 92,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 9,999 · Miles & More (21 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 59,531 · Miles & More (6 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 89,049 · Miles & More (6 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 22,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 22,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (17 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,500 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 53,766 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 59,645 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 270,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (5 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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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Search Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)How many miles you need from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 21,000 miles + $64.79; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $332.33; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $72.69; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 59,531 miles + $980.79; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 miles + $64.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 123 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:49 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $72.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 19:14 UTC for a Nov 5, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 93 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:49 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 123 dates, premium economy 82 dates, business class 93 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 160 dates, premium economy 144 dates, business class 142 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 166 dates, premium economy 110 dates, business class 108 dates, first class 129 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 98 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 63 dates, premium economy 27 dates, first class 15 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 84 dates, business class 58 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 120 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 162 dates, premium economy 160 dates, business class 161 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 10,018 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Budapest (BUD) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), 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), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Budapest (BUD) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 21,000 miles with AAdvantage (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.