Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for SFO→KHI. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $268.00 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 109,000 miles + $1,073.00 (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $14.20 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 215,000 points + $62.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- Jinnah International, Karachi, Pakistan (KHI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Cathay Pacific (CX), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 85 of 86 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Karachi (KHI)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 52 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Etihad Airways (EY) +2 more | — | 59 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $62.80 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 83 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 43,875 pts + $303.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 85 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $8.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +7 more | 2 | 52 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 61 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 63,500 pts + $293.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) +2 more | 9+ | 49 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,200 pts + $268.00 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $83.61 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 2 | 64 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 107,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Emirates (EK), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 5 | 44 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $30.30 | 3 stops | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 35 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,100 pts + $116.11 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,900 pts + $268.00 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 12 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 182,000 pts + $529.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 4 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $20.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $14.20Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 2 | 40 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,073.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 20 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $303.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 160,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 1 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 59 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 215,000 pts + $62.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 17 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 284,313 pts + $98.51Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 322,500 pts + $639.00 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 215,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 249,700 pts + $900.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
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 | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $268.00 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $30.30 | 6 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $303.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 160,000 pts + taxes not reported | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 185,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 318,857 pts + $98.61 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 322,500 pts + $639.00 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 249,700 pts + $900.00Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | 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.
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 110,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | 262,900 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 130,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 249,700 · Qantas (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 181,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 215,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 225,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 215,000 · Atmos (8 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 |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 | — | — |
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Search San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)How many miles or points you need from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $268.00; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $30.30; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 109,000 miles + $1,073.00, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 88,000 miles + $14.20 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 215,000 points + $62.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $268.00 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 00:58 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 52 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:47 UTC). In business class, 109,000 miles + $1,073.00 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:47 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 88,000 miles + $14.20 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 59 dates, business class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 64 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 22 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 83 dates, business class 17 dates, first class 18 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 52 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 20 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 85 dates, business class 4 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 44 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 49 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 5 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Karachi (KHI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (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). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), 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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), 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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Karachi (KHI)?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with Skywards (11 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 109,000 miles with Skywards (8 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.