Award flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA)
Award space from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Frankfurt (FRA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $192.30 on SFO–FRA (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 45,000 points + $25.40 on SFO–FRA (SAS EuroBonus). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on SFO–FRA (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $192.30
- SFO–FRA · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $241.30
- SFO–FRA · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 45,000 pts + $25.40
- SFO–FRA · EuroBonus
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $25.60
- SFO–FRA · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–FRA: 15,000 points + $192.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–FRA. With SAS EuroBonus, business class started at 45,000 points + $25.40, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (22,500 points + $25.40).
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 Frankfurt (FRA) on points: 15,000 points + $192.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–FRA (seen on 106 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $192.30 | SFO–FRA | 106 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | SFO–FRA | 198 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 316 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $152.70 | SFO–FRA | 298 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 22,500 pts + $25.40 | SFO–FRA | 64 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 271 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 pts + $33.63 | SFO–FRA | 9 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 29,000 pts + $22.30 | SFO–FRA | 224 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–FRA | 320 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $29.00 | SFO–FRA | 279 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 315 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.21 | SJC–FRA | 7 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.32 | SFO–FRA | 227 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | SFO–FRA | 299 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–FRA | 129 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–FRA | 261 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $33.50 | SFO–FRA | 148 |
| GOL Smiles | 77,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–FRA | 179 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA) on points: 35,000 miles + $241.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SFO–FRA (seen on 295 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $241.30 | SFO–FRA | 295 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $152.10 | SFO–FRA | 13 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 306 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $749.30 | SFO–FRA | 13 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–FRA | 291 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | SFO–FRA | 18 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 315 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 52,000 pts + $370.58 | SFO–FRA | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 267 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,679.00 | SFO–FRA | 247 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 102,055 pts + $89.81 | SJC–FRA | 7 |
| GOL Smiles | 163,100 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–FRA | 157 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA) on points: 45,000 points + $25.40 with SAS EuroBonus on SFO–FRA (seen on 3 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | SFO–FRA | 3 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 314 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $359.00 | SFO–FRA | 268 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $51.90 | SFO–FRA | 3 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50Mixed cabin | SFO–FRA | 234 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–FRA | 315 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $308.90 | SFO–FRA | 1 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–FRA | 257 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $76.21Mixed cabin | SJC–FRA | 7 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 91,000 pts + $516.56 | SFO–FRA | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 99,937 pts + $365.30 | SFO–FRA | 297 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,573.50 | SFO–FRA | 73 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–FRA | 254 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $335.00 | SFO–FRA | 85 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–FRA | 15 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $87.08 | SFO–FRA | 192 |
| GOL Smiles | 261,800 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–FRA | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA) on points: 70,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–FRA (seen on 300 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–FRA | 300 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 271 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 123,920 pts + $1,554.00 | SFO–FRA | 131 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 156,800 pts + $1,717.30Mixed cabin | SJC–FRA | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–FRA | 1 |
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 Frankfurt (FRA) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Frankfurt (FRA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 21 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 20 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,684–5,688 miles (9,148–9,154 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Frankfurt (FRA)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Frankfurt (FRA), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 15,000 pts + $192.30Virgin Atlantic · 106 dates | 35,000 pts + $241.30Flying Blue · 295 dates | 45,000 pts + $25.40EuroBonus · 3 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 300 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 dates | 57,500 pts + $27.60AAdvantage · 13 dates | 156,800 pts + $1,717.30Qantas · 2 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 Frankfurt (FRA)
- Economy: 15,000 points + $192.30 on San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 106 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 miles + $241.30 on San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 295 dates.
- Business Class: 45,000 points + $25.40 on San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) with SAS EuroBonus, which showed business-class award space there on 3 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 300 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–FRA | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.91 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–FRA | United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–FRA | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $152.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–FRA | United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–FRA | SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–FRA | Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $359.00 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–FRA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–FRA | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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 29,000 points + $22.30 via JetBlue TrueBlue on SFO–FRA, which showed nonstop space there on 214 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 45,000 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–FRA, which showed nonstop space there on 116 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 62,500 miles + $359.00 via Lufthansa Miles & More on SFO–FRA, which showed nonstop space there on 247 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 206,645 miles + taxes vary via Lufthansa Miles & More on SFO–FRA, which showed nonstop space there on 80 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA) 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 (8 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + $25.40 (1 date)EuroBonus | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles&Go | 39,000 pts + $152.10 (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $25.10 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 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 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,000 pts + $241.30 (26 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + $5.60 (29 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 260,000 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 | 206,645 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 206,645 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 206,645 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Miles & More | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Miles & More | 206,645 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 206,645 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More |
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 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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to SAS EuroBonus.
Questions about San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA)?
In business class, SFO–FRA with 45,000 points + $25.40 (SAS EuroBonus). In economy, SFO–FRA with 15,000 points + $192.30 (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 Frankfurt (FRA) had award space?
SFO–FRA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–FRA (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 Frankfurt (FRA)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $192.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 106 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:24 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 45,000 points + $25.40 with SAS EuroBonus. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 06:24 UTC for a Nov 26, 2026 departure. SAS EuroBonus showed business-class award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA)?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, premium economy 306 dates, business class 314 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 7 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 320 dates, premium economy 291 dates, business class 234 dates, first class 300 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 279 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 224 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 9 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 271 dates, premium economy 267 dates, business class 254 dates, first class 271 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 148 dates, business class 85 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 29,000 points + $22.30 with JetBlue TrueBlue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt (FRA)?
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 $1,573.50 with Qantas (108,000 points + $1,573.50). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. 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 Frankfurt (FRA)?
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), 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), 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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), 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), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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), 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 Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles + taxes not reported 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 Frankfurt (FRA)?
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 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.