Award flights from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco
Award space from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Dublin (DUB) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $243.36 on DUB–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 29,530 miles + $954.89 on DUB–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 180,500 miles + $52.29 on DUB–SFO (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $243.36
- DUB–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $297.09
- DUB–SFO · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 29,530 pts + $954.89
- DUB–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 180,500 pts + $52.29
- DUB–SFO · MileagePlus
Economy was lowest on DUB–SFO: 15,000 points + $243.36 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $47.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DUB–SJC. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 29,530 miles + $954.89, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (17,012 miles + $307.49).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $243.36 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on DUB–SFO (seen on 101 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $243.36 | DUB–SFO | 101 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 17,012 pts + $307.49 | DUB–SFO | 179 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $140.85 | DUB–SFO | 141 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $52.29 | DUB–SFO | 226 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $201.19 | DUB–SFO | 229 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 22,500 pts + $57.59 | DUB–SFO | 57 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $49.96 | DUB–SFO | 213 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $67.89 | DUB–SFO | 314 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $313.61 | DUB–SFO | 130 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $118.10 | DUB–SFO | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $47.79 | DUB–SFO | 318 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $48.43 | DUB–SFO | 143 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $71.59 | DUB–SFO | 9 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $44.64 | DUB–SFO | 99 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | DUB–SFO | 96 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | DUB–SFO | 261 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 63,100 pts + $52.29 | DUB–SFO | 143 |
| GOL Smiles | 79,300 pts + taxes not reported | DUB–SFO | 102 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco on points: 35,000 miles + $297.09 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on DUB–SFO (seen on 228 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $297.09 | DUB–SFO | 228 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $388.49 | DUB–SFO | 44 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $47.79 | DUB–SFO | 221 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $67.79 | DUB–SFO | 89 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $50.79 | DUB–SFO | 9 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 45,786 pts + $498.59 | DUB–SFO | 145 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $47.79 | DUB–SFO | 318 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $284.08 | DUB–SFO | 4 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $109.80 | DUB–SFO | 293 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,900 pts + $1,025.77 | DUB–SFO | 75 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $54.73 | DUB–SFO | 213 |
| GOL Smiles | 129,800 pts + taxes not reported | DUB–SFO | 66 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco on points: 29,530 miles + $954.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More on DUB–SFO (seen on 151 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 29,530 pts + $954.89 | DUB–SFO | 151 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $44.79 | DUB–SFO | 224 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $435.09 | DUB–SFO | 229 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $50.99 | DUB–SFO | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $67.89Mixed cabin | DUB–SFO | 247 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $297.23 | DUB–SFO | 8 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $47.99Mixed cabin | DUB–SFO | 318 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $118.10Mixed cabin | DUB–SFO | 290 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $91.53 | DUB–SFO | 1 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | DUB–SFO | 257 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 93,000 pts + $71.59 | DUB–SFO | 5 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $973.13 | DUB–SFO | 69 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $264.23 | DUB–SFO | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | DUB–SFO | 24 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $157.19 | DUB–SFO | 138 |
| GOL Smiles | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported | DUB–SFO | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 470,000 pts + $49.96 | DUB–SFO | 212 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco on points: 180,500 miles + $52.29 with United MileagePlus on DUB–SFO (seen on 318 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.
Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Dublin (DUB)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,085–5,086 miles (8,183–8,185 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 Dublin (DUB) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $243.36Virgin Atlantic · 101 dates | 35,000 pts + $297.09Flying Blue · 228 dates | 29,530 pts + $954.89Miles & More · 151 dates | 180,500 pts + $52.29MileagePlus · 318 dates |
| Dublin (DUB) to San Jose (SJC) | 22,500 pts + $47.99AAdvantage · 11 dates | 40,000 pts + $47.99AAdvantage · 11 dates | 57,500 pts + $47.99AAdvantage · 11 dates | 200,000 pts + $52.49MileagePlus · 7 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, Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $243.36 on Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 101 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 miles + $297.09 on Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 228 dates.
- Business Class: 29,530 miles + $954.89 on Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 151 dates.
- First Class: 180,500 miles + $52.29 on Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) with United MileagePlus, which showed first-class award space there on 318 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DUB–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $244.16 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | DUB–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $42.19 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | DUB–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $297.09 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DUB–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 29,530 pts + $968.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DUB–SFO | SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $50.99 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DUB–SFO | United MileagePlus | 181,400 pts + $47.99 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | DUB–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 470,000 pts + $49.97 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DUB–SFO | GOL Smiles | 871,300 pts + taxes not reported | 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 22,500 miles + $42.19 via American Airlines AAdvantage on DUB–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 86 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 350,000 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on DUB–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 207 dates.
Best months to fly from Dublin (DUB) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $243.36 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $297.09 (16 dates)Flying Blue | 29,530 pts + $970.39 (8 dates)Miles & More | 224,900 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + $243.80 (15 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 29,530 pts + $968.69 (17 dates)Miles & More | 181,400 pts + $47.99 (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 46,686 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + $47.89 (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 46,686 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 46,686 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | 180,800 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 29,530 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 180,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 46,686 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 29,530 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 29,530 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 180,500 pts + $52.29 (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Flying Blue | 46,686 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | 46,686 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Flying Blue | 80,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Flying Blue | 126,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Flying Blue | — |
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 | — |
| 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 Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco?
In business class, DUB–SFO with 29,530 miles + $954.89 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, DUB–SFO with 15,000 points + $243.36 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Dublin (DUB) and San Francisco had award space?
DUB–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and DUB–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 Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $243.36 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 22, 2026, 01:33 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 101 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:21 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 29,530 miles + $954.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 28, 2026, 17:23 UTC for a Dec 22, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 151 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:45 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 226 dates, premium economy 221 dates, business class 224 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, premium economy 293 dates, business class 290 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 314 dates, premium economy 89 dates, business class 247 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 143 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 143 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 9 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 213 dates, premium economy 213 dates, business class 212 dates, first class 213 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 102 dates, premium economy 66 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 1 date) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles + $42.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $44.64 with Velocity (42,000 points + $44.64) to $313.61 with Qantas (36,200 points + $313.61); in business class from $44.79 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $44.79) to $973.13 with Qantas (98,400 points + $973.13). 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 Dublin (DUB) 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), 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), 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), 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 Dublin (DUB) 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 May 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 29,530 miles + $968.69 with Miles & More (17 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 Dublin (DUB) 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 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 24, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.