Award flights from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN)
Award space from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Barcelona (BCN) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $181.00 on SFO–BCN (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on SFO–BCN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on SFO–BCN (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $181.00
- SFO–BCN · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $316.90
- SFO–BCN · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–BCN · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $25.60
- SFO–BCN · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–BCN: 15,000 points + $181.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–BCN. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $5.60, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $5.60).
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 Barcelona (BCN) on points: 15,000 points + $181.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–BCN (seen on 49 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $181.00 | SFO–BCN | 49 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | SFO–BCN | 200 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 326 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.20 | SFO–BCN | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 317 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | SFO–BCN | 28 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–BCN | 318 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 37,000 pts + $74.40 | SFO–BCN | 188 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.91 | SFO–BCN | 324 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | SFO–BCN | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 323 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.13 | SFO–BCN | 124 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | SFO–BCN | 251 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BCN | 177 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BCN | 270 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $38.00 | SFO–BCN | 149 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 86,400 pts + $98.95 | SFO–BCN | 171 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN) on points: 39,000 points + $316.90 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–BCN (seen on 15 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $316.90 | SFO–BCN | 15 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 326 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $241.30 | SFO–BCN | 325 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $749.80 | SFO–BCN | 11 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–BCN | 199 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | SFO–BCN | 7 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 323 |
| GOL Smiles | 67,700 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BCN | 136 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 315 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,898 pts + $87.61 | SFO–BCN | 323 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,679.00 | SFO–BCN | 147 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 128,400 pts + $98.33 | SFO–BCN | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN) on points: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–BCN (seen on 325 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 325 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.40 | SFO–BCN | 1 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $1,474.80Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 206 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 227 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 70,500 pts + $355.40 | SFO–BCN | 328 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $51.90 | SFO–BCN | 312 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $182.20 | SFO–BCN | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $22.50Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 323 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $93.01 | SFO–BCN | 306 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BCN | 267 |
| Etihad Guest | 92,000 pts + $77.60Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 24 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,575.90Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 74 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $35.20Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 317 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $74.52 | SFO–BCN | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 20 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $87.08 | SFO–BCN | 194 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 225,000 pts + $98.63 | SFO–BCN | 171 |
| GOL Smiles | 281,200 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–BCN | 4 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN) on points: 70,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–BCN (seen on 214 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–BCN | 214 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $35.20 | SFO–BCN | 317 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 176,951 pts + $1,551.70 | SFO–BCN | 88 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–BCN | 88 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $926.00Mixed cabin | SFO–BCN | 7 |
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 Barcelona (BCN) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Barcelona (BCN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 22 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) and 23 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,955–5,956 miles (9,583–9,586 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Barcelona (BCN)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Barcelona (BCN), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) | 15,000 pts + $181.00Virgin Atlantic · 49 dates | 39,000 pts + $316.90Virgin Atlantic · 15 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 325 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 214 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Barcelona (BCN) | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 57,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 32 dates | 85,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 15 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.
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 Barcelona (BCN)
- Economy: 15,000 points + $181.00 on San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 49 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $316.90 on San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 15 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 325 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 214 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–BCN | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–BCN | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $316.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–BCN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BCN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BCN | Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $35.20 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BCN | Lufthansa Miles & More | 176,951 pts + $1,576.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BCN | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–BCN | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $926.00Mixed 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–BCN, which showed nonstop space there on 157 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 141,100 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on SFO–BCN, which showed nonstop space there on 157 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 200,000 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on SFO–BCN, which showed nonstop space there on 157 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19,000 pts + $84.80 (9 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $25.60 (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + $84.80 (13 dates)Miles&Go | 39,000 pts + $316.90 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $316.90 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 183,251 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 176,951 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barcelona (BCN) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN)?
In business class, SFO–BCN with 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–BCN with 15,000 points + $181.00 (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 Barcelona (BCN) had award space?
SFO–BCN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–BCN (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 Barcelona (BCN)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $181.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 49 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 02:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 11:16 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 325 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:20 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN)?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 326 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business class 325 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, premium economy 323 dates, business class 306 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 171 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 171 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 318 dates, premium economy 199 dates, business class 227 dates, first class 214 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 324 dates, business class 312 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 188 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 317 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business class 317 dates, first class 317 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 149 dates, business class 24 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Barcelona (BCN)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $359.00 with Qantas (43,200 points + $359.00); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $5.60) to $1,575.90 with Qantas (110,700 points + $1,575.90 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). 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 business-class 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 Barcelona (BCN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), 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), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (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), 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), 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 Barcelona (BCN) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (17 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (31 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 Barcelona (BCN)?
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, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.