Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for SFO→HEL. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $179.80 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 60,000 points + $25.30 (SAS EuroBonus); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 miles + $24.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland (HEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 184 of 184 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Helsinki (HEL)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 3,466 pts + $356.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 3,466 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $166.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 184 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 172 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $196.30 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 9+ | 184 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 26,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +2 more | 1 | 158 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 9+ | 43 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,600 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 163 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $13.60 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 9+ | 167 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 50,800 pts + $207.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) +5 more | 1 | 171 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 155 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $26.75 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 48 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $98.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 144 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 5 | 42 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $255.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 183 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | — | 109 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $28.50 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 9+ | 160 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 86,900 pts + $207.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) +5 more | 1 | 148 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 89,435 pts + $106.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 86 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 100,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) | 1 | 130 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 103,900 pts + $35.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 71 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | — | 58 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 5 | 2 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 78,660 pts + $1,498.00 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,493.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 4 | 66 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.30Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +8 more | 5 | 152 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $122.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 2 | 63 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,500 pts + $1,701.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 45 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $335.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 7 | 15 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 155 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 186,300 pts + $374.80 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 7 | 184 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 329,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 366,600 pts + $24.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 104 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 529,700 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), Icelandair (FI) | 1 | 168 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $127.41 | 3 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 176,951 pts + $1,551.70 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 366,600 pts + $24.10 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 97 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus 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 | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $166.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 21,170 pts + $325.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $23.70Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.30 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $127.41 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $44.80 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 443,000 pts + $35.30 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 3,466 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 21 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 21,170 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (15 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (27 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates)Mixed cabin | 110,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 27,100 · Smiles (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 250,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 250,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 101,168 · Miles & More (2 dates) | 176,951 · Miles & More (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 176,951 · Miles & More (4 dates) | |
| 3,466 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 176,951 · Miles & More (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $179.80; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $255.30; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, SAS EuroBonus had the lowest observed award, 60,000 points + $25.30, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many points you need with SAS EuroBonus.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 85,000 miles + $24.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $179.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 15:59 UTC). In business class, 60,000 points + $25.30 with SAS EuroBonus. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 06:37 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. SAS EuroBonus showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 06:37 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 172 dates, premium economy 109 dates, business class 58 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 144 dates, premium economy 86 dates, business class 63 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 184 dates, premium economy 130 dates, business class 66 dates, first class 168 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 48 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 163 dates, premium economy 71 dates, business class 104 dates, first class 97 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 42 dates, business class 15 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 158 dates, business class 7 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 184 dates, premium economy 183 dates, business class 184 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 3,466 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 San Francisco (SFO) to Helsinki (HEL)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 60,000 points with EuroBonus (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.