Award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for DEL→SFO. Lowest economy: 28,162 miles + $357.65 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $1,663.25 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 130,000 points + $1,688.85 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Indira Gandhi International, New Delhi, India (DEL)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via 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), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) and 27 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 28,162 pts + $357.65 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 30,000 pts + $268.03 | 1 stop | Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + $46.45 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +4 more | — | 316 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $358.95 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 297 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $275.05 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE) +6 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $89.35 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | 4 | 324 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $46.45 | 2 stopsNonstop from 49,500 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6) +14 more | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +5 more | 5 | 265 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 253 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $365.96 | 2 stops | Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 60 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 64,800 pts + $369.25 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | 2 | 97 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $109.65 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 87 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $538.58 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 305 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $48.35 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), EVA Air (BR) +12 more | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $467.15 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 294 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $492.85 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 312 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $69.95 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Japan Airlines (JL) | 7 | 30 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $546.07 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 130,800 pts + $659.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | 1 | 46 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,663.25 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $42.75 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6) +13 more | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 126,500 pts + $645.55 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) +1 more | 3 | 325 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $1,683.25 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 60 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 167,000 pts + $1,256.13 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 168,000 pts + $1,164.32 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 289 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,727.03 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 181 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 237 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 235,009 pts + $1,263.85 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 328 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 470,000 pts + $172.35 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 5 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 130,000 pts + $1,688.85 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 58 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $42.75 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 182 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $1,072.20 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles, 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 | Etihad Guest | 28,162 pts + $357.65 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $52.55 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $50.65 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,727.03 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $102.55 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 273,000 pts + $1,123.32 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $1,072.20 | 1 | 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 49,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 169 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 88,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 100 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 220,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 161 dates.
Best months to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28,162 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 181,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 28,162 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 33,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 33,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 46,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 130,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 32,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | |
| 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 50,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 215,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 215,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 126,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | — |
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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — |
| 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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What's the lowest New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 28,162 miles + $357.65 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:38 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $1,663.25 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, premium economy 294 dates, business class 309 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 30 dates, business class 60 dates, first class 58 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 265 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 87 dates, business class 2 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 297 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 181 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 329 dates, business class 328 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 326 dates, premium economy 312 dates, business class 325 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 97 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 8 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 49,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 New Delhi (DEL) 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, 28,162 miles with Etihad Guest (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 70,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.