Award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for FRA→SJC. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $155.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $1,082.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 200,000 points + $211.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC) at a glance
- From
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
- To
- San José Mineta International Airport, San Jose, California, United States (SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Icelandair (FI) and 9 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 24 of 27 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 Jose (SJC)
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 | 21,000 pts + $155.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 24 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $180.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 4 | 20 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 39,500 pts + $320.29 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $154.79 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $226.14 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 4 | 6 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 63,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,000 pts + $160.68 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 21 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $640.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $153.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 6 | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $215.49 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), Condor (DE) | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 89,435 pts + $228.50 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 3 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 89,500 pts + $421.03 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 180,000 pts + $160.68 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 21 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 679,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 11 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $1,082.29 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $180.59Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $159.59Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 156,500 pts + $554.29 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 223,266 pts + $227.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 200,000 pts + $211.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $159.59 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $159.70 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
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 + $154.19 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $640.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $180.59Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 207,000 pts + $554.29 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 325,504 pts + $227.50 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $211.89 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $159.59 | 8 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $160.59 | 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.
Best months to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (7 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 76,600 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 141,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 274,900 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 62,500 · Atmos (7 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (7 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)How many miles or points you need from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 21,000 miles + $155.19; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $640.89; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $1,082.29; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 200,000 points + $211.89; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)
What's the lowest Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 miles + $155.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 11:21 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $1,082.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 23:56 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 07:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 24 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 22 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 6 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 20 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 17 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, premium economy 21 dates, first class 21 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 17 dates, premium economy 11 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 16 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 16 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 22 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates, first class 3 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)?
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 Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Jose (SJC)?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.