Award flights from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco
Award space from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Lisbon (LIS) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $256.70 on LIS–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 42,017 miles + $944.59 on LIS–SFO (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 295,000 miles + $73.69 on LIS–OAK (United MileagePlus).
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $256.70
- LIS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 31,084 pts + $504.29
- LIS–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 42,017 pts + $944.59
- LIS–SFO · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 295,000 pts + $73.69
- LIS–OAK · MileagePlus
Economy was lowest on LIS–SFO: 15,000 points + $256.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $67.99 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LIS–SJC. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 42,017 miles + $944.59, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $266.89).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $256.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LIS–SFO (seen on 93 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $256.70 | LIS–SFO | 93 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $68.39 | LIS–SFO | 322 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $215.19 | LIS–SFO | 263 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $266.89 | LIS–SFO | 217 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 28,000 pts + $70.94 | LIS–SFO | 250 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 29,000 pts + $132.62 | LIS–SFO | 140 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $63.79 | LIS–SFO | 32 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $87.79 | LIS–SFO | 250 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $67.99 | LIS–SFO | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | LIS–SFO | 159 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $91.98 | LIS–SFO | 5 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $138.70 | LIS–SJC | 4 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $63.17 | LIS–SFO | 94 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $324.38 | LIS–SFO | 132 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–SFO | 99 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–SFO | 266 |
| GOL Smiles | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–SFO | 320 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 69,700 pts + $84.49 | LIS–SFO | 59 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $238.79 | LIS–SFO | 154 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco on points: 31,084 miles + $504.29 with Lufthansa Miles & More on LIS–SFO (seen on 146 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 31,084 pts + $504.29 | LIS–SFO | 146 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $311.89 | LIS–SFO | 262 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $402.22 | LIS–SFO | 37 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $68.09 | LIS–SFO | 298 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $87.79 | LIS–SFO | 75 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $63.79 | LIS–SFO | 18 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $67.99 | LIS–SFO | 328 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $322.80 | LIS–SFO | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,591 pts + $142.00 | LIS–SJC | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $71.11 | LIS–SFO | 246 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 101,400 pts + $1,077.16 | LIS–SFO | 88 |
| GOL Smiles | 131,600 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–SFO | 284 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco on points: 42,017 miles + $944.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More on LIS–SFO (seen on 176 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 42,017 pts + $944.59 | LIS–SFO | 176 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $68.09Mixed cabin | LIS–SFO | 321 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $451.29 | LIS–SFO | 263 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $63.79 | LIS–SFO | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,066.39Mixed cabin | LIS–SFO | 176 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $73.59Mixed cabin | LIS–SFO | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $85.10 | LIS–SFO | 1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 93,000 pts + $91.98 | LIS–SFO | 4 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $969.10 | LIS–SFO | 94 |
| Etihad Guest | 130,000 pts + $345.89Mixed cabin | LIS–SFO | 15 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $293.20 | LIS–SFO | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LIS–SFO | 4 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 174,838 pts + $147.20Mixed cabin | LIS–SJC | 3 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–SFO | 263 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 199,000 pts + $146.62 | LIS–SFO | 137 |
| GOL Smiles | 210,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LIS–SFO | 67 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $70.97 | LIS–SFO | 248 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco on points: 295,000 miles + $73.69 with United MileagePlus on LIS–OAK (seen on 4 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $87.89 | LIS–SFO | 111 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 96,931 pts + $1,145.39 | LIS–SFO | 14 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $68.39 | LIS–SFO | 319 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,316.91 | LIS–SFO | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $70.97 | LIS–SFO | 248 |
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.
Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Lisbon (LIS)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus
- 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), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,656–5,668 miles (9,103–9,121 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 Lisbon (LIS) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $256.70Virgin Atlantic · 93 dates | 31,084 pts + $504.29Miles & More · 146 dates | 42,017 pts + $944.59Miles & More · 176 dates | 70,000 pts + $87.89Atmos · 111 dates |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Oakland (OAK) | 22,500 pts + $67.99AAdvantage · 12 dates | 40,000 pts + $571.19AAdvantage · 6 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,024.89AAdvantage · 7 dates | 295,000 pts + $73.69MileagePlus · 4 dates |
| Lisbon (LIS) to San Jose (SJC) | 22,500 pts + $67.99AAdvantage · 14 dates | 40,000 pts + $68.09AAdvantage · 12 dates | 57,500 pts + $1,003.79AAdvantage · 13 dates | 355,000 pts + $71.02SkyMiles · 10 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, Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $256.70 on Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 93 dates.
- Premium Economy: 31,084 miles + $504.29 on Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 146 dates.
- Business Class: 42,017 miles + $944.59 on Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 176 dates.
- First Class: 295,000 miles + $73.69 on Lisbon (LIS) to Oakland (OAK) with United MileagePlus, which showed first-class award space there on 4 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LIS–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $257.25 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LIS–SFO | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 29,000 pts + $132.64 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LIS–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 31,084 pts + $527.39 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LIS–SFO | Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,017 pts + $983.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LIS–SFO | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 199,000 pts + $146.65 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LIS–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $87.89 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LIS–SFO | United MileagePlus | 208,800 pts + $67.99 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LIS–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,316.91 | 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 miles + $132.62 via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go on LIS–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 135 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 199,000 miles + $146.62 via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go on LIS–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 132 dates.
Best months to fly from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $257.02 (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 32,074 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 42,018 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $87.89 (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $257.25 (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + $512.89 (21 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + $954.79 (23 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $87.99 (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 96,931 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 31,084 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | 42,017 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | 255,900 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 |
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 Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco?
In business class, LIS–SFO with 42,017 miles + $944.59 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, LIS–SFO with 15,000 points + $256.70 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Lisbon (LIS) and San Francisco had award space?
LIS–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LIS–OAK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LIS–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 Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $256.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 22, 2026, 16:16 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 93 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 42,017 miles + $944.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 26, 2026, 12:08 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 176 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:03 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 322 dates, premium economy 298 dates, business class 321 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 4 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 250 dates, premium economy 75 dates, business class 176 dates, first class 111 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 159 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 59 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 5 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 4 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 250 dates, premium economy 246 dates, business class 248 dates, first class 248 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 154 dates, business class 15 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 29,000 miles + $132.62 with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.00 with LifeMiles (40,000 miles + $58.00) to $324.38 with Qantas (43,200 points + $324.38); in business class from $63.79 with EuroBonus (60,000 points + $63.79) to $1,066.39 with Atmos (70,000 points + $1,066.39 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 Lisbon (LIS) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 points + $257.25 with Virgin Atlantic (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 42,017 miles + $954.79 with Miles & More (23 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 Lisbon (LIS) 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 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 17, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.