Award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco
Award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Frankfurt (FRA) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $367.64 on FRA–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 on FRA–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $173.39 on FRA–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $367.64
- FRA–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $332.85
- FRA–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 49,527 pts + $1,061.19
- FRA–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $173.39
- FRA–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on FRA–SFO: 15,000 points + $367.64 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $154.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage on FRA–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $152.39, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $154.69).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $367.64 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on FRA–SFO (seen on 164 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $367.64 | FRA–SFO | 164 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $252.29 | FRA–SFO | 307 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $154.69 | FRA–SFO | 321 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $307.09 | FRA–SFO | 341 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 29,000 pts + $164.49 | FRA–SFO | 214 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $156.99 | FRA–SFO | 105 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $173.69 | FRA–SFO | 314 |
| GOL Smiles | 35,300 pts + taxes not reported | FRA–SFO | 172 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $171.19 | FRA–SFO | 285 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $147.79 | FRA–SFO | 325 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $224.90 | FRA–SJC | 3 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $160.79 | FRA–SFO | 248 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $424.25 | FRA–SFO | 208 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | FRA–SFO | 130 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + $160.61 | FRA–SFO | 320 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $171.89 | FRA–SFO | 202 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco on points: 39,000 points + $332.85 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on FRA–SFO (seen on 43 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $332.85 | FRA–SFO | 43 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $403.19 | FRA–SFO | 340 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $153.99 | FRA–SFO | 308 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 41,776 pts + $606.49 | FRA–SFO | 281 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $173.69 | FRA–SFO | 256 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $156.99 | FRA–SFO | 32 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $147.79 | FRA–SFO | 325 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,819 pts + $230.70 | FRA–SJC | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,136.36 | FRA–SFO | 184 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $160.61 | FRA–SFO | 320 |
| GOL Smiles | 167,000 pts + taxes not reported | FRA–SFO | 118 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco on points: 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More on FRA–SFO (seen on 297 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 49,527 pts + $1,061.19 | FRA–SFO | 297 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $152.39 | FRA–SFO | 320 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $541.29 | FRA–SFO | 341 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $156.99 | FRA–SFO | 12 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $185.79 | FRA–SFO | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,142.89 | FRA–SFO | 236 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $154.59Mixed cabin | FRA–SFO | 325 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $523.24 | FRA–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,120.61 | FRA–SFO | 89 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 112,600 pts + $185.69 | FRA–SFO | 1 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $472.09 | FRA–SFO | 13 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $357.22 | FRA–SFO | 5 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | FRA–SFO | 17 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $268.63 | FRA–SFO | 293 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 220,156 pts + $233.30Mixed cabin | FRA–SJC | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $160.61 | FRA–SFO | 244 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco on points: 70,000 points + $173.39 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on FRA–SFO (seen on 306 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $173.39 | FRA–SFO | 306 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $192.29 | FRA–SFO | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,111.06Mixed cabin | FRA–SFO | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $159.59 | FRA–SFO | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $160.61 | FRA–SFO | 320 |
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.
Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Frankfurt (FRA)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE) and 24 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,684–5,688 miles (9,148–9,154 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 Frankfurt (FRA) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $367.64Virgin Atlantic · 164 dates | 39,000 pts + $332.85Virgin Atlantic · 43 dates | 49,527 pts + $1,061.19Miles & More · 297 dates | 70,000 pts + $173.39Atmos · 306 dates |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC) | 21,000 pts + $154.69AAdvantage · 21 dates | 40,000 pts + $154.09AAdvantage · 18 dates | 57,500 pts + $154.09AAdvantage · 21 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,156.39Atmos · 16 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, Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $367.64 on Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 164 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $332.85 on Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 43 dates.
- Business Class: 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 on Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 297 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $173.39 on Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 306 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | FRA–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $367.72 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | FRA–SFO | United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $147.79 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | FRA–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $333.22 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | FRA–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 41,776 pts + $606.49 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | FRA–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 49,527 pts + $1,061.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | FRA–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $173.39 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | FRA–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $192.29 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | FRA–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $1,119.39Mixed cabin | 1 | 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 29,000 points + $164.49 via JetBlue TrueBlue on FRA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 196 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 41,776 miles + $606.49 via Lufthansa Miles & More on FRA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 182 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 via Lufthansa Miles & More on FRA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 275 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 + $367.72 (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $332.85 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $153.99 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $173.39 (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $332.85 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 49,527 pts + $1,061.19 (31 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 49,527 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 49,527 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | — |
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 | — |
| 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 Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco?
In business class, FRA–SFO with 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, FRA–SFO with 15,000 points + $367.64 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Frankfurt (FRA) and San Francisco had award space?
FRA–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and FRA–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 Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $367.64 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 06:38 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 164 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:17 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 03:52 UTC for a Dec 17, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 297 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, premium economy 308 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 3 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 314 dates, premium economy 256 dates, business class 236 dates, first class 306 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 285 dates, business class 4 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 214 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business class 244 dates, first class 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 202 dates, business class 13 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 172 dates, premium economy 118 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 29,000 points + $164.49 with JetBlue TrueBlue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $147.79 with MileagePlus (40,000 miles + $147.79) to $424.25 with Qantas (43,200 points + $424.25); in business class from $152.39 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $152.39) to $1,142.89 with Atmos (70,000 points + $1,142.89). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its 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 Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco?
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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Etihad Guest (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 49,527 miles + $1,061.19 with Miles & More (31 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 Frankfurt (FRA) 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 10 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.