Award flights from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for FNA→SFO. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $707.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 176,000 points + $1,479.24 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club); mixed cabin from 75,000 miles + $1,163.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $381.29 (United MileagePlus).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $707.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 42,500 points + $400.69 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, the next-lowest program. With Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, business class started at 176,000 points + $1,479.24, about 3.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (47,500 points + $870.84).
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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 | 40,000 pts + $707.89 | 2 stops |  AA AS AT BA+1 | — | 12 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $400.69 | 2 stops | ASAT | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 47,500 pts + $870.84 | 3 stops |  AF DL KL KQ+1 | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $332.39 | 2 stops |  4Y AC AZ B6+11 | 6 | 20 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $381.29 | 3 stops | 4YAZ EN ET+6 | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $784.09 | 3 stops | AAASATBA+1 | — | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $1,163.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ASATBA IB | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $403.69Mixed cabin | 4 stops | 4YACAZEN+7 | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 176,000 pts + $1,479.24 | 3 stops | KQ VS | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $516.29Mixed cabin | 3 stops | ASAT | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus 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.
Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Lungi International, Freetown, Sierra Leone (FNA)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 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), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to May 2027
- Most dates with space
- 20 of 30 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,878 miles (11,069 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $707.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $400.69 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $381.29 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $520.09Mixed cabin | 1 | 4 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 485,000 pts + $1,453.34 | 1 | 3 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 Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + $707.89 (1 date)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + $381.29 (4 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $520.09 (4 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $516.29 (1 date)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | — |
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 | — |
| 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 Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)How many miles or points you need from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $707.89; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $381.29; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 176,000 points + $1,479.24, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 75,000 miles + $1,163.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Questions about award flights from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)
How many points does it take to fly from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $707.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 20:44 UTC for a Dec 12, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 14:55 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 176,000 points + $1,479.24 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 20:44 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 75,000 miles + $1,163.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 12 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, first class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 20 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 18 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 10 dates, business class 7 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 4 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $332.39 with MileagePlus (49,500 miles + $332.39) to $870.84 with Virgin Atlantic (47,500 points + $870.84). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 265,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 75,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. 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 Freetown (FNA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): United MileagePlus about 337 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as May 21, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.