Award flights from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for FAO→SFO. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $61.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $117.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 300,700 miles + $55.89 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 110,000 points + $1,059.29 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal (FAO)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to May 2027
- Most dates with space
- 13 of 14 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, business class)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $61.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $55.89 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW) +6 more | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $85.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,300 pts + $352.91 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $126.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 5 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $70.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $116.69 | 2 stops | Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN) +3 more | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $336.79 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 3 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,000 pts + $1,010.83 | 3 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 149,810 pts + $130.50 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), SWISS (LX) | 4 | 1 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $117.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,053.69Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 190,095 pts + $130.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), SWISS (LX) | 6 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $55.89 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 9+ | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $1,059.29Mixed cabin | 3 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,700 pts + $55.89 | 2 stops | TAP Portugal (TP), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $61.39 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $534.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,000 pts + $1,010.83 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,053.69Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 190,095 pts + $130.50Mixed cabin | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,059.29Mixed cabin | 4 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 345,300 pts + $84.09 | 7 | 4 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.
Best months to fly from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 393,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 300,700 · MileagePlus (4 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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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 | — | — |
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Search Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)How many miles you need from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $61.39; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $70.69; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $117.89; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,700 miles + $55.89, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 110,000 points + $1,059.29 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $61.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 2, 2026, 21:56 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 22:12 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $117.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 22:12 UTC for a Nov 5, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 22:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 12 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 8 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 12 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 7 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 5 dates, premium economy 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 11 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 13 dates, first class 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Faro (FAO) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Faro (FAO) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.