Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for PEN→SFO in economy and premium economy. Lowest economy: 70,700 points + $223.09 (economy space on 11 dates). Lowest premium economy: 121,200 points + $464.12 (premium economy space on 2 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 70,700 points + $223.09
- economy space on 11 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 121,200 points + $464.12
- premium economy space on 2 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on PEN→SFO in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 70,700 points + $223.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 121,200 points + $464.12 | 2 stops | Malaysia Airlines (MH), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 2 | See 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. 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 70,700 points + $296.27 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 70,700 points + $223.09 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 73,900 points + $587.36 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 121,200 points + $464.12 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 144,200 points + $517.00 | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 11 of 15 | 73% | |
| Premium Economy | 2 of 15 | 13% |
Best months to fly from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 70,700 (4 dates) | 144,200 (1 date) | |
| 70,700 (4 dates) | 121,200 (1 date) | |
| 70,700 (3 dates) | — |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
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Qantas vs other programs from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 58,842 pts + $117.80 | — | 257,139 pts + $151.40Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,000 pts + $230.89 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $84.33 | — | 255,000 pts + $125.53 | 255,000 pts + $131.43Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $64.33Lowest | 70,000 pts + $49.89Lowest | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,700 pts + $223.09 | 121,200 pts + $464.12 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $47.43 | 71,500 pts + $47.69 | 250,000 pts + $92.99Lowest | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO)
How many points do you need to fly from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 70,700 points + $223.09, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 11 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); premium economy 121,200 points + $464.12, with award space on 2 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026). Monthly lows varied in premium economy (121,200 to 144,200 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
In economy, 70,700 points + $223.09. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 12:27 UTC for an Oct 24, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 12:27 UTC). In premium economy, 121,200 points + $464.12. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 18:17 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed premium economy award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 18:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Penang (PEN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Penang (PEN) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Oct 2026 departures: 70,700 points (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.