Award flights from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for YUL→SFO. Lowest economy: 14,413 points + $141.77 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 28,826 points + $141.97 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 59,900 miles + $68.46 (United MileagePlus).
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Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Montreal, Canada (YUL)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 14,413 pts + $141.77 | 1 stopNonstop from 14,720 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $62.86 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $142.39 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 144 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 23,061 pts + $179.93 | 1 stopNonstop from 27,078 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 325 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $68.36 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 251 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 28,826 pts + $141.97 | 1 stopNonstop from 30,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 51,500 pts + $308.99 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $62.86 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 220 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 59,900 pts + $68.46 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 317 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 82,331 pts + $141.97 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,413 pts + $141.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $62.86 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $179.93 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 51,500 pts + $308.99 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 59,900 pts + $68.46 | 7 | 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 at the time shown. 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 14,720 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 325 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 27,078 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 30,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 312 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 69,900 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 28,826 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 59,900 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,020 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 40,357 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 61,900 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,020 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 40,357 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 59,900 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 34,020 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 40,357 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 59,900 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 40,357 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 59,900 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 27,078 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 52,203 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,384 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 40,357 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 34,384 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,384 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 40,627 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 34,384 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 80,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 34,384 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 30,000 · Aeroplan (6 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 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)Questions about award flights from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,413 points + $141.77 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:45 UTC). In business class, 28,826 points + $141.97 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:45 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 326 dates, premium economy 325 dates, business class 326 dates, first class 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 316 dates, premium economy 251 dates, business class 220 dates, first class 317 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 144 dates, business class 4 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 14,720 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Montreal (YUL) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 14,413 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 28,826 points with Aeroplan (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.