Award flights from New York JFK to San Francisco
Award space from New York JFK to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between New York JFK and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,200 points + $5.60 on JFK–SFO (JetBlue TrueBlue). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on JFK–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on JFK–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 9,200 pts + $5.60
- JFK–SFO · TrueBlue
- Lowest premium economy
- 22,500 pts + $5.60
- JFK–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- JFK–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- JFK–SFO · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on JFK–SFO: 9,200 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on JFK–OAK. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,000 miles + $5.60, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,500 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from New York JFK to San Francisco on points: 9,200 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue on JFK–SFO (seen on 321 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue TrueBlueLowest observed | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 321 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,900 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 329 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SJC | 330 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 319 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 329 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,312 pts + $21.54 | JFK–SFO | 190 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 307 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 183 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 202 |
| Etihad Guest | 34,000 pts + $38.35 | JFK–SFO | 226 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,800 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 330 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from New York JFK to San Francisco on points: 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO (seen on 309 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 309 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,600 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 18 |
| United MileagePlus | 53,500 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 61,600 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SJC | 17 |
| GOL Smiles | 72,800 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 54 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from New York JFK to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO (seen on 319 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 319 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | JFK–SFO | 329 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | JFK–SFO | 33 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 198 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 54,500 pts + $32.15 | JFK–SFO | 14 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 55,100 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | JFK–SFO | 175 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $55.90 | JFK–SFO | 48 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 70,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 43 |
| GOL Smiles | 95,600 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 235 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 124,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 329 |
First Class
Lowest first class from New York JFK to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO (seen on 319 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 319 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | JFK–SFO | 329 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 323 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 48,800 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SJC | 32 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 3 |
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $69.40 | JFK–SFO | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 2 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 126,000 pts + $5.60 | JFK–SFO | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 194,000 pts + taxes not reported | JFK–SFO | 6 |
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 York JFK to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- New York JFK
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,563–2,580 miles (4,125–4,152 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 York JFK and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,200 pts + $5.60TrueBlue · 321 dates | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 309 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates |
| New York JFK to Oakland (OAK) | 12,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 28 dates | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 58 dates |
| New York JFK to San Jose (SJC) | 12,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 330 dates | 61,600 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 17 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 59 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 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 York JFK to San Francisco
- Economy: 9,200 points + $5.60 on New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) with JetBlue TrueBlue, which showed economy award space there on 321 dates.
- Premium Economy: 22,500 miles + $5.60 on New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 309 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 319 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 319 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JFK–SFO | JetBlue TrueBlue | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | JFK–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | JFK–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | JFK–OAK | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | JFK–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 48,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JFK–SFO | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 9,200 points + $5.60 via JetBlue TrueBlue on JFK–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 321 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 30,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 305 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 35,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on JFK–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 33 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 319 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from New York JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (13 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,200 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)TrueBlue | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)TrueBlue | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,200 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)TrueBlue | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 46,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 13,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 46,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours | 5:3 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about New York JFK to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from New York JFK to San Francisco?
In business class, JFK–SFO with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, JFK–SFO with 9,200 points + $5.60 (JetBlue TrueBlue). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between New York JFK and San Francisco had award space?
JFK–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), JFK–OAK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and JFK–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first 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 York JFK to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,200 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 01:37 UTC for a Dec 15, 2026 departure. JetBlue TrueBlue showed economy award space on 321 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 17:49 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 319 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New York JFK to San Francisco?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, premium economy 309 dates, business class 319 dates, first class 319 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, business class 33 dates, first class 323 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 321 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 329 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 329 dates, first class 32 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 226 dates, business class 48 dates, first class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 330 dates, premium economy 54 dates, business class 235 dates, first class 6 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 190 dates, business class 14 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 202 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 175 dates, first class 2 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from New York JFK to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,200 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from New York JFK to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with TrueBlue (9,200 points + $5.60) to $38.35 with Etihad Guest (34,000 miles + $38.35); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,000 miles + $5.60) to $55.90 with Etihad Guest (60,000 miles + $55.90). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL 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 York JFK to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (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). 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (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 York JFK 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 Dec 2026 departures, 9,200 points + $5.60 with TrueBlue (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates). 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 York JFK 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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.