Etihad Guest award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Etihad Guest award space for RUH→SFO in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 36,667 miles + $352.72 (economy space on 37 dates). Lowest business class: 462,467 miles + $797.56 (business-class space on 37 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 36,667 miles + $352.72
- economy space on 37 dates
- Lowest business class
- 462,467 miles + $797.56
- business-class space on 37 dates
Etihad Guest award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest award AwardTool observed on RUH→SFO in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,667 miles + $352.72 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 37 | See dates | |
| Business | 462,467 miles + $797.56 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 37 | 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 Etihad Guest award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,667 miles + $352.92 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,667 miles + $352.92 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,667 miles + $352.72 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 462,467 miles + $797.56 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 713,400 miles + $797.56 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 713,400 miles + $797.56 | 3 | 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 Etihad Guest award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Etihad Guest 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 | 37 of 37 | 100% | |
| Business | 37 of 37 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Etihad Guest
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 36,667 (13 dates) | 713,400 (13 dates) | |
| 83,800 (3 dates) | 921,867 (3 dates) | |
| 36,667 (18 dates) | 462,467 (18 dates) | |
| 76,500 (1 date) | 921,867 (1 date) | |
| 131,633 (2 dates) | 810,100 (2 dates) |
How to get Etihad Guest miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1 day
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Etihad Guest vs other programs from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $139.37 | 95,179 pts + $191.33 | 110,000 pts + $152.31Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $295.52Lowest | 143,000 pts + $440.86 | 119,000 pts + $607.62 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $126.06 | — | 215,000 pts + $126.06 | 215,000 pts + $131.66Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $89.66 | 62,500 pts + $385.92 | 70,000 pts + $218.92LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,500 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,000 pts + $74.39 | 245,000 pts + $74.39 | 320,000 pts + $674.71 | 320,000 pts + $74.39 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $332.49 | 98,000 pts + $332.49 | 181,000 pts + $1,141.44 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 36,667 pts + $352.72 | — | 462,467 pts + $797.56 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 101,200 pts + taxes not reported | 564,400 pts + taxes not reported | 765,900 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 58,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $76.86 | 55,000 pts + $99.06Lowest | 88,000 pts + $82.66Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about Etihad Guest award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO)
How many miles do you need to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Etihad Guest?
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 15, 2026): economy 36,667 miles + $352.72, with a typical monthly low of 76,500 miles over 5 months and award space on 37 departure dates; business class 462,467 miles + $797.56, with a typical monthly low of 810,100 miles over 5 months and award space on 37 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (36,667 to 131,633 miles) and business class (462,467 to 921,867 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Etihad Guest award from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO)?
In economy, 36,667 miles + $352.72. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 05:29 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 05:29 UTC). In business class, 462,467 miles + $797.56. Seen Sep 22, 2026, 23:13 UTC for a Dec 15, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 05:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Etihad Guest?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Etihad Guest award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Etihad Guest awards from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1 day) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Etihad Guest award prices from Riyadh (RUH) 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 Dec 2026 departures: 36,667 miles (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.