Award flights from San Francisco to Bangkok
Award space from San Francisco to Bangkok
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Bangkok (BKK, DMK) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 36,000 points + $468.00 on SFO–BKK (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 102,500 points + $77.61 on SFO–BKK (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 36,000 pts + $468.00
- SFO–BKK · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $36.60
- SFO–BKK · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 102,500 pts + $77.61
- SFO–BKK · Aeroplan
- Lowest first class
- 499,900 pts + $37.00
- SJC–BKK · SkyMiles · mixed cabin from 125,000 pts + $34.80 on SJC–BKK (Atmos)
Economy was lowest on SFO–BKK: 36,000 points + $468.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 37,500 miles + $16.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on OAK–BKK. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 102,500 points + $77.61, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (58,842 points + $87.21).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Bangkok on points: 36,000 points + $468.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–BKK (seen on 153 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $468.00 | SFO–BKK | 153 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $13.50 | SFO–BKK | 168 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,600 pts + $14.80 | SFO–BKK | 292 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $153.50 | SFO–BKK | 159 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $280.40 | SFO–BKK | 341 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $33.50 | SFO–BKK | 319 |
| Emirates Skywards | 42,500 pts + $312.70 | SFO–BKK | 302 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BKK | 150 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $27.80 | SFO–BKK | 138 |
| Etihad Guest | 48,625 pts + $290.20 | SFO–BKK | 330 |
| United MileagePlus | 53,000 pts + $16.20 | SFO–BKK | 332 |
| GOL Smiles | 56,300 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BKK | 293 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $266.00 | SFO–BKK | 252 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 57,900 pts + $84.40 | SFO–BKK | 176 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 58,842 pts + $87.21 | SFO–BKK | 328 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $36.70 | SFO–BKK | 292 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BKK | 284 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Bangkok on points: 55,000 points + $36.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–BKK (seen on 265 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $36.60 | SFO–BKK | 265 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $464.70 | SFO–BKK | 332 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $16.60 | SFO–BKK | 68 |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $19.00 | SFO–BKK | 329 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $269.43 | SFO–BKK | 37 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 81,000 pts + $557.20 | SFO–BKK | 46 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 97,800 pts + $14.70 | SFO–BKK | 86 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,009 pts + $95.11 | SJC–BKK | 23 |
| Emirates Skywards | 104,000 pts + $312.70 | SFO–BKK | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 112,200 pts + $266.00 | SFO–BKK | 192 |
| GOL Smiles | 361,800 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BKK | 32 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Bangkok on points: 102,500 points + $77.61 with Air Canada Aeroplan on SFO–BKK (seen on 225 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 102,500 pts + $77.61 | SFO–BKK | 225 |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $30.20Mixed cabin | SFO–BKK | 329 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $711.50 | SFO–BKK | 332 |
| Emirates Skywards | 116,000 pts + $1,255.70 | SFO–BKK | 294 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $280.89 | SFO–BKK | 2 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 122,200 pts + $44.50 | SFO–BKK | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $44.90Mixed cabin | SFO–BKK | 288 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 157,500 pts + $1,027.10 | SFO–BKK | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 165,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–BKK | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,255.70 | SFO–BKK | 9 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BKK | 281 |
| Etihad Guest | 312,375 pts + $770.20Mixed cabin | SFO–BKK | 327 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.30 | SFO–BKK | 59 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Bangkok on points: 499,900 miles + $37.00 with Delta SkyMiles on SJC–BKK (seen on 14 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 125,000 pts + $34.80Mixed cabin | SJC–BKK | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $944.70Mixed cabin | SFO–BKK | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 344,000 pts + $14.70Mixed cabin | SFO–BKK | 34 |
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.
San Francisco to Bangkok at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Bangkok (BKK, DMK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI) and 37 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,916–7,953 miles (12,739–12,799 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Bangkok
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Bangkok, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) | 36,000 pts + $468.00Virgin Atlantic · 153 dates | 55,000 pts + $36.60Atmos · 265 dates | 102,500 pts + $77.61Aeroplan · 225 dates | 200,000 pts + $34.60Atmos · 265 dates · Mixed cabin |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) | 37,500 pts + $16.60AAdvantage · 22 dates | 65,000 pts + $16.60AAdvantage · 5 dates | — | — |
| Oakland (OAK) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) | 37,500 pts + $16.60AAdvantage · 25 dates | 55,000 pts + $50.80Atmos · 25 dates | 200,000 pts + $45.10Atmos · 23 dates · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $34.80Atmos · 27 dates · Mixed cabin |
| San Jose (SJC) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) | 37,500 pts + $16.60AAdvantage · 24 dates | 55,000 pts + $50.80Atmos · 30 dates | 182,121 pts + $95.11Aeroplan · 23 dates · Mixed cabin | 125,000 pts + $34.80Atmos · 33 dates · Mixed cabin |
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, San Francisco to Bangkok
- Economy: 36,000 points + $468.00 on San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 153 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 points + $36.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 265 dates.
- Business Class: 102,500 points + $77.61 on San Francisco (SFO) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 225 dates.
- First Class: 499,900 miles + $37.00 on San Jose (SJC) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 14 dates; mixed cabin from 125,000 points + $34.80 on SJC–BKK (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–BKK | American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $24.50 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | OAK–BKK | United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $68.20 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–BKK | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $72.60Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–BKK | Emirates Skywards | 193,000 pts + $1,255.70 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–BKK | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 206,000 pts + $716.90 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SJC–BKK | Air Canada Aeroplan | 235,302 pts + $88.71 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BKK | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $50.10 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BKK | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $944.70Mixed cabin | 1 | 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 to Bangkok on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 pts + $24.50 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $28.30 (17 dates)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $72.60 (17 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + $50.20 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + $24.50 (1 date)AAdvantage | 71,500 pts + $28.30 (31 dates)MileagePlus | 193,000 pts + $1,255.70 (3 dates)Skywards | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + $50.10 (20 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Flying Blue | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 116,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Flying Blue | 193,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 125,000 pts + $34.80 (12 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 119,000 pts + $280.89 (2 dates)Asia Miles | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 122,200 pts + $44.50 (5 dates)TrueBlue | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 39,900 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Aeroplan | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos |
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
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | — |
| 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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Questions about San Francisco to Bangkok award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Bangkok?
In business class, SFO–BKK with 102,500 points + $77.61 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, SFO–BKK with 36,000 points + $468.00 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Bangkok had award space?
SFO–BKK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SFO–DMK (economy and premium economy), OAK–BKK (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–BKK (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 San Francisco to Bangkok?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 36,000 points + $468.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 153 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 102,500 points + $77.61 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 225 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Bangkok?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 168 dates, premium economy 68 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 328 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 225 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 265 dates, business class 288 dates, first class 33 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 292 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 176 dates, business class 5 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 159 dates, premium economy 37 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 292 dates, premium economy 86 dates, business class 59 dates, first class 34 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 302 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 294 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Bangkok on points?
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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Bangkok?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $13.50 with AAdvantage (37,500 miles + $13.50) to $468.00 with Virgin Atlantic (36,000 points + $468.00); in business class from $30.20 with MileagePlus (110,000 miles + $30.20 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,255.70 with Skywards (116,000 miles + $1,255.70). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Bangkok?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), 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), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 San Francisco to Bangkok 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 Apr 2027 departures, 36,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2027 departures, 102,500 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan (15 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 San Francisco to Bangkok?
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, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 28, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.