Economy award flights from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 6 programs for MIA→SFO. Lowest: 12,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space on 325 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 3 other programs.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,500 points + $5.60
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 6 of 6
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327 of 327
- dates checked · United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MIA→SFO, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 281 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 180 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 30,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 183 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 43,300 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 318 | See 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. 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $11.20 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 30,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 45,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | 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.
How often economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 325 of 325 | 100% | |
| United MileagePlus | 327 of 327 | 100% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 281 of 329 | 85% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 180 of 318 | 56% | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 183 of 329 | 55% | |
| GOL Smiles | 318 of 318 | 100% |
Nonstop economy award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 17,500 points; nonstop space on 241 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 327 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 23,300 points; nonstop space on 251 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 23,500 points; nonstop space on 152 dates.
- JetBlue TrueBlue: nonstop from 30,100 points; nonstop space on 155 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 43,300 miles; nonstop space on 311 dates.
Best months for economy from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | United MileagePlus | 16 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 28 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | United MileagePlus | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes vary | United MileagePlus | 7 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewardspoints | 17,500 | 15,000 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 17,500 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| United MileagePlusmiles | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 | 23,300 |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | 23,500 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBluepoints | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 | 30,100 |
| GOL Smilesmiles | 47,500 | 47,500 | 45,900 | 45,900 | 43,900 | 43,900 | 43,300 | 43,300 | 43,300 | 43,300 | 43,300 | — |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and JetBlue TrueBlue
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Miami (MIA) and to San Francisco (SFO). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Miami (MIA)Return direction | 10,000 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 324 |
| Miami (MIA) to London Heathrow (LHR)Also from MIA | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 322 |
| Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO)Also from MIA | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 329 |
| Miami (MIA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)Also from MIA | 11,500 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 71 |
| Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)Also from MIA | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 318 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)Also to SFO | 19,000 miles | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 263 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO)Also to SFO | 13,000 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 159 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO)Also to SFO | 11,000 points | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 127 |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest economy award from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
12,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 325 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 17:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (325 dates), United MileagePlus (327 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (281 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (180 dates), JetBlue TrueBlue (183 dates) and GOL Smiles (318 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, United MileagePlus, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity, JetBlue TrueBlue and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop economy space on 327 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Miami (MIA) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,500 points with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.