Award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco
Award space from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between London Gatwick (LGW) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $405.31 on LGW–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $417.89 on LGW–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $426.99 on LGW–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $405.31
- LGW–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $741.94
- LGW–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $417.89
- LGW–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $426.99
- LGW–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LGW–SFO: 15,000 points + $405.31 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 30,000 miles + $201.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $417.89, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $241.69).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $405.31 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LGW–SFO (seen on 23 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $405.31 | LGW–SFO | 23 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $303.72 | LGW–SFO | 25 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $241.69 | LGW–SFO | 287 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $372.09 | LGW–SFO | 58 |
| GOL Smiles | 34,100 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–SFO | 45 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $319.39 | LGW–SFO | 49 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,000 pts + $193.70 | LGW–SFO | 20 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $200.39 | LGW–SFO | 33 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–SFO | 14 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 52,700 pts + $196.63 | LGW–SFO | 20 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–SFO | 23 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,000 pts + $425.91 | LGW–SFO | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $269.90 | LGW–SFO | 26 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco on points: 39,000 points + $741.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LGW–SFO (seen on 19 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $741.94 | LGW–SFO | 19 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $742.59 | LGW–SFO | 282 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,000 pts + $677.09 | LGW–SFO | 56 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $513.79 | LGW–SFO | 32 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $416.19 | LGW–SFO | 30 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 115,100 pts + $705.99 | LGW–SFO | 5 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $865.28 | LGW–SFO | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 217,800 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–SFO | 21 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco on points: 57,500 miles + $417.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SFO (seen on 183 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $417.89 | LGW–SFO | 183 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $665.72 | LGW–SFO | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $426.99Mixed cabin | LGW–SFO | 28 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $394.29Mixed cabin | LGW–SFO | 34 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 92,000 pts + $855.09 | LGW–SFO | 58 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LGW–SFO | 1 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | LGW–SFO | 23 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $514.14 | LGW–SFO | 24 |
| GOL Smiles | 490,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LGW–SFO | 30 |
First Class
Lowest first class from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco on points: 85,000 points + $426.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LGW–SFO (seen on 44 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $426.99 | LGW–SFO | 44 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 107,500 pts + $417.89 | LGW–SFO | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $1,681.61Mixed cabin | LGW–SFO | 1 |
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.
London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- London Gatwick (LGW)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,378–5,379 miles (8,655–8,657 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 London Gatwick (LGW) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $405.31Virgin Atlantic · 23 dates | 39,000 pts + $741.94Virgin Atlantic · 19 dates | 57,500 pts + $417.89AAdvantage · 183 dates | 85,000 pts + $426.99Atmos · 44 dates |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to San Jose (SJC) | 30,000 pts + $201.59AAdvantage · 12 dates | 40,000 pts + $419.29AAdvantage · 12 dates | 57,500 pts + $419.29AAdvantage · 11 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, London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $405.31 on London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 23 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $741.94 on London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 19 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $417.89 on London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 183 dates.
- First Class: 85,000 points + $426.99 on London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 44 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LGW–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $405.31 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LGW–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $741.94 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $417.89 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–SFO | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $398.09Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 140,500 pts + $803.69 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–SFO | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–SFO | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $514.14 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LGW–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $428.89 | 1 | 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 22,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 21 dates.
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $742.59 via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 57,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 10 dates.
Best months to fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $405.31 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $741.94 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $428.89 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $417.89 (26 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $843.69 (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 29,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos |
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 | — |
| 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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Questions about London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco?
In business class, LGW–SFO with 57,500 miles + $417.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LGW–SFO with 15,000 points + $405.31 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between London Gatwick (LGW) and San Francisco had award space?
LGW–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LGW–SJC (economy, premium economy and business 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $405.31 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 22:28 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:28 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $417.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 07:05 UTC for a Dec 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 183 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:45 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 287 dates, premium economy 282 dates, business class 183 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 26 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 49 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 28 dates, first class 44 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 20 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 20 dates, premium economy 2 dates, first class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 45 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 30 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 58 dates, premium economy 56 dates, business class 58 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 8 dates, premium economy 5 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $193.70 with SkyMiles (37,000 miles + $193.70) to $425.91 with Qantas (58,000 points + $425.91); in business class from $394.29 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $394.29 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $855.09 with Flying Blue (92,000 miles + $855.09). GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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: JetBlue TrueBlue (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 London Gatwick (LGW) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $417.89 with AAdvantage (26 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 London Gatwick (LGW) 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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.