Award flights from Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 17 programs for MAN→SFO. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $400.23 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 45,118 miles + $1,639.99 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 48,950 miles + $1,571.79 (Lufthansa Miles & More).
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Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom (MAN)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 17 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), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 63 of 64 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, 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 + $400.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 17,658 pts + $486.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,552 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 45 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $311.01 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 4 | 26 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $202.33 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 47 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $361.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 58 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $209.39 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $224.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 4 | 58 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 39,000 pts + $480.48 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +2 more | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 41,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $476.91 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $197.39 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +14 more | 1 | 63 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 26 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 48,371 pts + $273.34 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 9+ | 52 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 45 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $385.49 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $271.01 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 9 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $668.03 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 6 | 58 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 32,040 pts + $823.09 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 3 | 37 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $737.67 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $397.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 26 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $700.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $397.43 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 5 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $400.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 9+ | 63 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,427 pts + $444.64 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 82,000 pts + $808.63 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,500 pts + $696.53 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 45,118 pts + $1,639.99 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $397.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $790.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 58 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $883.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $399.83Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +9 more | 5 | 63 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $464.10 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 1 | 41 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $879.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $713.83 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 6 | 3 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $588.88 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $520.03 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $1,585.04 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 48,950 pts + $1,571.79 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $888.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 49 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $423.99 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $1,585.04 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 3 | 30 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $400.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 32,040 pts + $823.09 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Lufthansa Miles & More | 48,950 pts + $1,539.19 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $790.79 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $426.59Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $423.99 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $888.89 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 475,000 pts + $1,516.77 | 5 | 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 22,552 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates.
Best months to fly from Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,658 · Miles & More (6 dates) | 35,578 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (1 date) | 105,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 32,040 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 32,040 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 45,223 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (9 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 22,605 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 51,787 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 35,497 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 48,950 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 22,552 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 45,118 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 270,000 · Atmos (3 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 | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| 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 + $400.23; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $668.03; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 45,118 miles + $1,639.99; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In first class, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 48,950 miles + $1,571.79; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about award flights from Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $400.23 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 20:25 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 20:25 UTC). In business class, 45,118 miles + $1,639.99 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 12:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 47 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 52 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 41 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 58 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 39 dates, first class 49 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 17 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 42 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 13 dates, first class 30 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 27 dates, business class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 7 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 58 dates, premium economy 58 dates, business class 58 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 22,552 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Manchester (MAN) 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), 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), 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), 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 Manchester (MAN) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 45,118 miles with Miles & More (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.