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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 17 programs for EDI→SFO. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $398.51 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 45,118 miles + $1,539.19 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 45,118 miles + $1,572.29 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (EDI)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 17 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Eurowings (EW) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 137 of 140 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $398.51 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 30 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 17,658 pts + $498.09 | 1 stopNonstop from 24,876 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 9+ | 98 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $197.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 137 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $359.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 122 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $207.49 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 32,000 pts + $196.66 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), WestJet (WS) | 9+ | 102 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 33,900 pts + $201.14 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 62 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $212.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 9+ | 122 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 39,200 pts + $194.43 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 9+ | 130 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $263.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK) +2 more | 2 | 109 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 40,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 53 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $178.80 | 2 stops | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 33 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $467.31 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 75 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 63 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 97 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $401.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 4 | 55 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $656.63 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 122 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 32,040 pts + $846.89 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 3 | 78 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $735.27 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $398.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 114 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $687.43 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $419.63 | 1 stop | Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 85 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,508 pts + $467.10 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 69 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,500 pts + $706.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 112,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $387.87 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 92 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 45,118 pts + $1,539.19 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 6 | 85 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $421.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 122 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $800.43 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 7 | 122 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $877.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | 9+ | 90 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $425.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +3 more | 9+ | 129 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 88 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $872.67 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $711.19 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 174,979 pts + $458.80 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 80 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 197,400 pts + $397.90 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 2 | 42 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 375,000 pts + $387.87 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 93 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 573,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 45,118 pts + $1,572.29 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 12 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $883.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 6 | 42 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $418.59Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $380.73 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 129 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 375,000 pts + $387.87 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 92 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $398.51 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $656.63 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 45,118 pts + $1,566.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 45,118 pts + $1,572.29 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $418.59Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $883.59 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $380.99 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $387.19 | 9+ | 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 space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,658 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 43,563 · Miles & More (1 date) | 115,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 32,040 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 45,118 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 45,118 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (17 dates) | 45,223 · Miles & More (11 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 32,040 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 17,701 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 32,113 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 22,552 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 32,113 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 32,040 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 281,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 45,223 · Miles & More (21 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (26 dates) | |
| 22,552 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 45,223 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 45,118 · Miles & More (14 dates) | 116,533 · Miles & More (11 dates) | |
| 17,658 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 32,040 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 25,800 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 69,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 230,500 · Flying Blue (2 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $398.51; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $656.63; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 45,118 miles + $1,539.19; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 45,118 miles + $1,572.29; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $398.51 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 14:50 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 30 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 20:19 UTC). In business class, 45,118 miles + $1,539.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 19:45 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 85 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 22:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 137 dates, premium economy 114 dates, business class 122 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 109 dates, premium economy 69 dates, business class 80 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 122 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 90 dates, first class 42 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 53 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 62 dates, business class 42 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 102 dates, premium economy 92 dates, business class 93 dates, first class 92 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 55 dates, business class 9 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 32 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 2 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), 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), 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), 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), 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 Edinburgh (EDI) 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 Jun 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 45,118 miles with Miles & More (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.