Award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco
Award space from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between New Delhi (DEL) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 27,000 points + $281.34 on DEL–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 287,000 miles + $1,101.65 on DEL–SJC (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 200,000 points + $105.75 on DEL–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 27,000 pts + $281.34
- DEL–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 38,000 pts + $539.07
- DEL–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 287,000 pts + $1,101.65
- DEL–SJC · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 200,000 pts + $105.75
- DEL–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on DEL–SFO: 27,000 points + $281.34 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $46.45 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DEL–SJC. With United MileagePlus, business class started at 88,000 miles + $42.75, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (45,000 miles + $46.45).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco on points: 27,000 points + $281.34 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on DEL–SFO (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $281.34 | DEL–SFO | 324 |
| Etihad Guest | 27,647 pts + $358.15 | DEL–SFO | 330 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $46.55 | DEL–SFO | 314 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $355.08 | DEL–SFO | 272 |
| GOL Smiles | 35,500 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–SFO | 190 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $360.00 | DEL–SFO | 177 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $274.25 | DEL–SFO | 270 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–SFO | 212 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $89.55 | DEL–SFO | 314 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $46.45 | DEL–SFO | 323 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 51,200 pts + $78.05 | DEL–SFO | 22 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $63.95 | DEL–SFO | 284 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–SFO | 279 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $366.55 | DEL–SFO | 70 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $109.85 | DEL–SFO | 81 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,700 pts + $414.31 | DEL–SFO | 75 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco on points: 38,000 points + $539.07 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on DEL–SFO (seen on 308 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 38,000 pts + $539.07 | DEL–SFO | 308 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $48.25 | DEL–SFO | 320 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $467.65 | DEL–SFO | 296 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $459.35 | DEL–SFO | 260 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $393.12 | DEL–SFO | 141 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $70.15 | DEL–SFO | 71 |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $537.89 | DEL–SFO | 20 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,300 pts + $749.72 | DEL–SFO | 51 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco on points: 287,000 miles + $1,101.65 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on DEL–SJC (seen on 8 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $64.05Mixed cabin | DEL–SFO | 310 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $42.75 | DEL–SFO | 323 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | DEL–SFO | 278 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 102,300 pts + $80.05 | DEL–SFO | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $784.65 | DEL–SFO | 264 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $397.71 | DEL–SFO | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $80.65Mixed cabin | DEL–SFO | 61 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 153,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | DEL–SFO | 13 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 163,700 pts + $1,733.60Mixed cabin | DEL–SFO | 3 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 166,000 pts + $1,164.80 | DEL–SFO | 295 |
| Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,700.85 | DEL–SFO | 175 |
| Etihad Guest | 222,463 pts + $1,259.05 | DEL–SFO | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 475,000 pts + $207.35 | DEL–SFO | 58 |
First Class
Lowest first class from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco on points: 200,000 points + $105.75 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DEL–SFO (seen on 74 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.
New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- New Delhi (DEL)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) and 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,689–7,717 miles (12,374–12,420 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 New Delhi (DEL) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 27,000 pts + $281.34Virgin Atlantic · 324 dates | 38,000 pts + $539.07Virgin Atlantic · 308 dates | 70,000 pts + $64.05AAdvantage · 310 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $105.75Atmos · 74 dates |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Oakland (OAK) | 40,000 pts + $61.35AAdvantage · 8 dates | 62,500 pts + $467.85AAdvantage · 7 dates | 430,000 pts + $48.45AAdvantage · 8 dates | — |
| New Delhi (DEL) to San Jose (SJC) | 40,000 pts + $46.45AAdvantage · 26 dates | 62,500 pts + $898.05AAdvantage · 21 dates | 287,000 pts + $1,101.65Flying Blue · 8 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, New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco
- Economy: 27,000 points + $281.34 on New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 324 dates.
- Premium Economy: 38,000 points + $539.07 on New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 308 dates.
- Business Class: 287,000 miles + $1,101.65 on New Delhi (DEL) to San Jose (SJC) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 8 dates.
- First Class: 200,000 points + $105.75 on New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 74 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DEL–SFO | Etihad Guest | 27,647 pts + $358.15 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | DEL–SFO | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $60.95 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–SFO | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $89.55 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $1,654.55Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–SFO | Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,700.85 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–SFO | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DEL–SFO | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 270,000 pts + $1,076.05 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DEL–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 273,400 pts + $1,862.65 | 2 | 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 49,500 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on DEL–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 171 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 88,000 miles + $42.75 via United MileagePlus on DEL–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 90 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 220,000 miles + $42.75 via United MileagePlus on DEL–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 152 dates.
Best months to fly from New Delhi (DEL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,647 pts + $358.15 (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $89.55 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $50.95 (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 35,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 60,500 pts + $48.25 (31 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $50.95 (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Asia Miles | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 30,000 pts + $46.55 (27 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Asia Miles | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Asia Miles | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Asia Miles | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 32,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 38,000 pts + $539.07 (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + $281.34 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)MileagePlus | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco?
In business class, DEL–SJC with 287,000 miles + $1,101.65 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, DEL–SFO with 27,000 points + $281.34 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between New Delhi (DEL) and San Francisco had award space?
DEL–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), DEL–OAK (economy, premium economy and business class) and DEL–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 New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 points + $281.34 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 88,000 miles + $42.75 with United MileagePlus (nonstop). Seen Nov 12, 2026, 01:16 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:50 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 70,000 miles + $64.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, premium economy 296 dates, business class 310 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 314 dates, premium economy 71 dates, business class 61 dates, first class 74 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 284 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 22 dates, business class 1 date); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 177 dates, premium economy 141 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 81 dates, business class 58 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 272 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 175 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 330 dates, business class 328 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 49,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $46.45 with MileagePlus (45,000 miles + $46.45) to $414.31 with Qantas (70,700 points + $414.31); in business class from $42.75 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $42.75) to $1,733.60 with Qantas (163,700 points + $1,733.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & 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 New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), 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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), 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 New Delhi (DEL) 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 Oct 2027 departures, 27,000 points + $281.34 with Virgin Atlantic (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 88,000 miles + taxes not reported with MileagePlus (31 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 70,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. 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 New Delhi (DEL) 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, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 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.