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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for HEL→SFO. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $242.99 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $60.59 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 102,846 miles + $1,140.49 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland (HEL)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- 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), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 79 of 79 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $242.99 | 1 stop | KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $45.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 65 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $210.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), KLM (KL) +2 more | 9+ | 79 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $110.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 9+ | 66 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $325.99 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $60.19 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 43,000 pts + $62.67 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 5 | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $48.33 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 9+ | 69 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,800 pts + $89.24 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) +5 more | 1 | 65 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $74.80 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $134.30 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +6 more | 9+ | 48 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $83.69 | 1 stop | KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 5 | 27 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 129,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 40 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $307.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 34 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $60.29 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 3 | 4 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 53,308 pts + $498.43 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 1 | 28 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $71.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +6 more | 9+ | 69 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $182.10 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +2 more | 2 | 11 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 86,900 pts + $88.31 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 2 | 57 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 100,000 pts + $65.99 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 105,000 pts + $62.67 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $60.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 30 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 82,405 pts + $921.13 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,010.73Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $48.33 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +6 more | 1 | 65 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $142.64Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 3 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 129,900 pts + $1,032.57 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 28 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 140,000 pts + $446.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 7 | 79 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $68.25Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 662,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 102,846 pts + $1,140.49 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $110.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) | 3 | 60 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, 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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $60.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 82,405 pts + $971.83 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $109.79 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $142.64Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 133,300 pts + $1,031.79 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 102,846 pts + $1,140.49 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $107.29 | 8 | 2 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,000 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates.
Best months to fly from Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 270,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 200,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 102,846 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 53,310 · Miles & More (1 date) | 82,406 · Miles & More (1 date) | 270,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 200,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 102,846 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 78,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 139,500 · Qantas (3 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (2 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $242.99; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $307.59; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $60.59; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 102,846 miles + $1,140.49; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $242.99 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 13 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 01:40 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $60.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 01:40 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 30 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 01:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 65 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 30 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 48 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 12 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 66 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 23 dates, first class 60 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 9 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 1 date); Etihad Guest (economy 27 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 40 dates, business class 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 79 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 79 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 25,000 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 Helsinki (HEL) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (10 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.