Award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for FRA→SFO. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $366.03 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 49,527 miles + $1,033.19 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 321,000 miles + $159.59 (United MileagePlus).
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Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, 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), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- 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 | 2,357 pts + $401.19 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +6 more | 2 | 323 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $366.03 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 166 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $312.83 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) +3 more | 9+ | 282 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $250.82 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 3 | 224 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $157.49 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 86 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $173.99 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stopsNonstop from 40,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 9+ | 280 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $148.39 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 2 | 320 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $160.53 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 243 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + $160.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 261 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $171.79 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Condor (DE), KLM (KL) | 8 | 203 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $331.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $404.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) +2 more | 9+ | 280 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 40,786 pts + $592.39 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 1 | 281 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $174.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 252 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $157.69 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $148.39 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $160.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 319 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 49,527 pts + $1,033.19 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 9+ | 281 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $555.73 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 8 | 282 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $157.79 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,148.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 260,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 9+ | 214 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $153.99 | 1 stopNonstop from 200,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +7 more | 2 | 320 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $472.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 6 | 14 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $357.67 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 237 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $266.93 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 3 | 195 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $160.68 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 235 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 49,527 pts + $1,038.79 | 1 stopNonstop from 120,801 pts | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 47 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $173.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 7 | 307 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 321,000 pts + $159.59 | 3 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $160.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 323 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, 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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 2,357 pts + $401.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $331.69 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $148.39 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 49,527 pts + $1,033.19 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $555.73 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $157.79 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $174.19 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $160.68 | 8 | 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 at the time shown. 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 35,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 111 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,786 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 166 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 200,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 120,801 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 14 dates.
Best months to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,357 · Miles & More (16 dates) | 40,786 · Miles & More (12 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (2 dates) | |
| 2,357 · Miles & More (26 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 49,527 · Miles & More (19 dates) | 49,527 · Miles & More (15 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (29 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 49,527 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (25 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 62,500 · Miles & More (22 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 62,500 · Miles & More (25 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 49,527 · Miles & More (26 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 49,527 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 260,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 40,786 · Miles & More (24 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (27 dates) | 260,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 52,668 · Miles & More (24 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (25 dates) | 260,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 40,786 · Miles & More (29 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 120,801 · Miles & More (11 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (14 dates) | 40,786 · Miles & More (13 dates) | 66,092 · Miles & More (14 dates) | 120,801 · Miles & More (3 dates) | |
| 13,632 · Miles & More (1 date) | 199,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 265,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — |
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| 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 Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)Questions about award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $366.03 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 166 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 UTC). In business class, 49,527 miles + $1,033.19 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 281 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, premium economy 252 dates, business class 214 dates, first class 307 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 280 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, premium economy 319 dates, business class 235 dates, first class 323 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 203 dates, business class 14 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 282 dates, premium economy 280 dates, business class 282 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 323 dates, premium economy 281 dates, business class 281 dates, first class 47 dates); SAS EuroBonus (economy 86 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 1 date); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 261 dates, business class 237 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points can book awards from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Mar 2027 departures, 13,632 miles with Miles & More (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 49,527 miles with Miles & More (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.