Award flights from New York to San Francisco

Award space from New York to San Francisco

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AwardTool saw award space on 8 airport pairs between New York (JFK, EWR, LGA) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on EWR–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). 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 – .

Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.

Lowest economy
8,000 pts + $5.60
EWR–SFO · AAdvantage
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 EWR–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGA–SFO. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,000 miles + $5.60, about 3.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 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 to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EWR–SFO (seen on 327 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed8,000 pts + $5.60EWR–SFO327
JetBlue TrueBlue9,200 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO321
Delta SkyMiles11,900 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO329
Alaska Atmos Rewards12,500 pts + $5.60JFK–SJC330
United MileagePlus15,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO329
Avianca LifeMiles15,000 pts + $5.60EWR–SFO253
Air France/KLM Flying Blue15,312 pts + $21.54JFK–SFO190
Qatar Airways Privilege Club16,000 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO307
Air Canada Aeroplan17,500 pts + $33.07LGA–SFO37
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club22,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO183
Qantas Frequent Flyer23,300 pts + $5.60EWR–SFO255
Virgin Australia Velocity23,500 pts + $9.46EWR–SFO198
Etihad Guest30,000 pts + $45.45EWR–SFO42
GOL Smiles45,800 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO330

Premium Economy

Lowest premium economy from New York to San Francisco on points: 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO (seen on 309 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed22,500 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO309
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club46,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO7
Qantas Frequent Flyer50,600 pts + $5.60EWR–SFO27
United MileagePlus53,500 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO328
Delta SkyMiles61,600 pts + $5.60JFK–SJC17
GOL Smiles72,800 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO54

Business Class

Lowest business class from New York to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO (seen on 319 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed25,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO319
United MileagePlus30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabinJFK–SFO329
Alaska Atmos Rewards35,000 pts + $25.60JFK–SFO33
Qatar Airways Privilege Club43,000 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO198
Air France/KLM Flying Blue54,500 pts + $32.15JFK–SFO14
Qantas Frequent Flyer55,100 pts + $5.60Mixed cabinEWR–SFO210
Virgin Australia Velocity58,000 pts + $112.18LGA–SFO5
Etihad Guest60,000 pts + $55.90JFK–SFO48
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club70,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO43
GOL Smiles95,600 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO235
Delta SkyMiles124,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO329

First Class

Lowest first class from New York to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JFK–SFO (seen on 319 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin25,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabinEWR–SFO327
United MileagePlus30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabinJFK–SFO329
Alaska Atmos Rewards30,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO323
Air Canada Aeroplan30,000 pts + $33.51Mixed cabinLGA–SFO1
Delta SkyMiles48,800 pts + $5.60JFK–SJC32
Qatar Airways Privilege Club70,000 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO3
Etihad Guest80,000 pts + $69.40JFK–SFO3
Qantas Frequent Flyer102,600 pts + $5.60EWR–SFO3
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club126,000 pts + $5.60JFK–SFO2
GOL Smiles194,000 pts + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO6

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 to San Francisco at a glance

From
New York (JFK, EWR, LGA)
To
San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
Programs with award space seen
14 of 19 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, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Airlines seen on these awards
American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), 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
2,542–2,580 miles (4,091–4,152 km) between the airports, great-circle
Destination guide
Award flights to San Francisco

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Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between New York and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.

AirportsEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO)9,200 pts + $5.60TrueBlue · 321 dates22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 309 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates
New York JFK to Oakland (OAK)12,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 28 dates22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 30 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 58 dates
New York JFK to San Jose (SJC)12,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 330 dates61,600 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 17 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 59 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates
Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 327 dates50,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 27 dates30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 321 dates · Mixed cabin25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 327 dates · Mixed cabin
Newark (EWR) to Oakland (OAK)12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates56,100 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 49 dates60,000 pts + $43.00Flying Blue · 5 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 63 dates
Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJC)10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 64 dates150,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 20 dates60,000 pts + $65.70Etihad Guest · 5 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 64 dates
New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San Francisco (SFO)8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 105 dates50,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 9 dates25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 27 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 105 dates
New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San Jose (SJC)8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 43 dates22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 4 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 11 dates25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 43 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 to San Francisco

  • Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 327 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

Awards AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days (one way, per traveler)
DepartureCabinAirportsProgramPoints + taxesSeatsStopsObserved (UTC)
EconomyLGA–SJCAmerican Airlines AAdvantage8,000 pts + $5.60—2 stopsCheck this date
EconomyJFK–SFOJetBlue TrueBlue9,200 pts + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date
Premium EconomyJFK–SFOAmerican Airlines AAdvantage22,500 pts + $5.6031 stopCheck this date
Premium EconomyJFK–SFOVirgin Atlantic Flying Club46,000 pts + $5.601NonstopCheck this date
BusinessJFK–SFOUnited MileagePlus30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin51 stopCheck this date
BusinessJFK–SFOAlaska Atmos Rewards35,000 pts + $25.608NonstopCheck this date
FirstJFK–SFOUnited MileagePlus30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin32 stopsCheck this date
FirstJFK–SFOQatar Airways Privilege Club70,000 pts + taxes not reported7NonstopCheck 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 (13 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 + taxes vary 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 to San Francisco on points

Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 8 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.

Lowest prices among the dates we observed, by departure month. A record, not a forecast.
MonthEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
8,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)AAdvantage22,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
8,000 pts + $5.60 (17 dates)AAdvantage22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
8,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage22,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage22,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage46,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage58,200 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
10,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage58,200 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin
10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage58,200 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus46,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin

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

US card points to program miles or points: ratio and typical transfer time
ProgramAmexBiltCapital OneChaseCitiWells Fargo
Air France/KLM Flying Blue1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant
Alaska Atmos Rewards—1:1 · ~1 day————
American Airlines AAdvantage————1:1 · Instant—
Delta SkyMiles1:1 · Instant—————
Etihad Guest—1:1 · Instant1:1 · ~1 day—1:1 · Instant—
JetBlue TrueBlue5:4 · Instant1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours5:3 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant
Qantas Frequent Flyer1:1 · 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.

Questions about New York to San Francisco award flights

Which airports had the lowest award prices from New York to San Francisco?

In business class, JFK–SFO with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, EWR–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.

Which airport pairs between New York 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), JFK–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), EWR–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), EWR–OAK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), EWR–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LGA–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LGA–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 to San Francisco?

The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 29, 2026, 01:38 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 327 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 to San Francisco?

14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 327 dates, premium economy 309 dates, business class 319 dates, first class 327 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 37 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, business class 33 dates, first class 323 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 253 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 42 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) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.

Can you fly nonstop from New York 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, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity 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 to San Francisco?

Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $45.45 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $45.45); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,000 miles + $5.60) to $112.18 with Velocity (58,000 points + $112.18). 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 to San Francisco?

American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), 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), 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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (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 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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.

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How this page is built

These figures come from AwardTool's cached award searches across 27 loyalty programs. A value counts only when AwardTool observed it in the last 30 days, for departures within 365 days of the data date. Each price is the lowest one-way award seen per passenger, in the program's points or miles, with taxes and fees in USD. A missing value means AwardTool hasn't seen that award recently, not that none exists. The date-by-date calendar is in the app: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.

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