Award flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR)

Award space from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR)

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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and London Heathrow (LHR) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 9,000 points + $162.60 on SFO–LHR (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on SFO–LHR (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on SJC–LHR (Alaska Atmos Rewards).

Prices observed – .

Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.

Lowest economy
9,000 pts + $162.60
SFO–LHR · Virgin Atlantic
Lowest premium economy
16,500 pts + $298.40
SFO–LHR · Virgin Atlantic
Lowest business class
57,500 pts + $5.60
SFO–LHR · AAdvantage
Lowest first class
70,000 pts + $25.60
SJC–LHR · Atmos

Economy was lowest on SFO–LHR: 9,000 points + $162.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–LHR. 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 London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 9,000 points + $162.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–LHR (seen on 325 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed9,000 pts + $162.60SFO–LHR325
GOL Smiles9,500 pts + taxes not reportedSFO–LHR313
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go19,000 pts + $101.05SFO–LHR203
American Airlines AAdvantage21,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR318
Air France/KLM Flying Blue21,875 pts + $153.20SFO–LHR339
JetBlue TrueBlue22,800 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR322
Delta SkyMiles25,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR330
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles27,000 pts + $33.63SFO–LHR27
SAS EuroBonus30,000 pts + $25.30SFO–LHR56
Qatar Airways Privilege Club33,000 pts + taxes not reportedSFO–LHR256
Alaska Atmos Rewards35,000 pts + $5.60SJC–LHR328
Qantas Frequent Flyer36,200 pts + $359.00SFO–LHR288
Avianca LifeMiles40,000 pts + $29.00SFO–LHR347
United MileagePlus40,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR327
Air Canada Aeroplan40,000 pts + $75.81SJC–LHR32
Virgin Australia Velocity42,000 pts + $31.78SFO–LHR266
Turkish Miles & Smiles55,000 pts + taxes not reportedSFO–LHR290
Etihad Guest67,000 pts + $33.50SFO–LHR40
Aeromexico Club Premier73,000 pts + $98.95SFO–LHR330

Premium Economy

Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 16,500 points + $298.40 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–LHR (seen on 318 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed16,500 pts + $298.40SFO–LHR318
Air France/KLM Flying Blue40,000 pts + $242.00SFO–LHR337
American Airlines AAdvantage40,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR313
Lufthansa Miles & More42,500 pts + $752.70SFO–LHR13
Alaska Atmos Rewards45,000 pts + $25.60SFO–LHR224
SAS EuroBonus45,000 pts + $25.30SFO–LHR19
United MileagePlus50,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR327
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles52,000 pts + $308.41SFO–LHR9
Qantas Frequent Flyer73,900 pts + $1,679.00SFO–LHR173
Delta SkyMiles75,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR327
Air Canada Aeroplan82,613 pts + $85.01SJC–LHR32
GOL Smiles110,200 pts + taxes not reportedSFO–LHR48

Business Class

Lowest business class from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–LHR (seen on 317 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed57,500 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR317
SAS EuroBonus60,000 pts + $25.40SFO–LHR3
Lufthansa Miles & More62,500 pts + $359.00Mixed cabinSFO–LHR224
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club64,000 pts + $702.70SFO–LHR323
Alaska Atmos Rewards70,000 pts + $25.60SFO–LHR258
Air France/KLM Flying Blue78,000 pts + $353.40SFO–LHR339
Avianca LifeMiles80,000 pts + $49.20SFO–LHR335
United MileagePlus80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabinSFO–LHR327
Virgin Australia Velocity87,000 pts + $31.78SFO–LHR1
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles91,000 pts + $33.63SFO–LHR11
Qantas Frequent Flyer98,400 pts + $1,554.00SFO–LHR113
British Airways Executive Club99,000 pts + $394.50SFO–LHR124
Qatar Airways Privilege Club99,000 pts + taxes not reportedSFO–LHR71
JetBlue TrueBlue111,600 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR1
Delta SkyMiles125,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR324
Etihad Guest129,999 pts + $38.00SJC–LHR1
Turkish Miles & Smiles175,000 pts + taxes not reportedSFO–LHR289
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go190,000 pts + $103.17SFO–LHR196
GOL Smiles219,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabinSJC–LHR2
Aeromexico Club Premier225,000 pts + $98.95SFO–LHR325
Air Canada Aeroplan264,486 pts + $84.01Mixed cabinSJC–LHR32

First Class

Lowest first class from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR) on points: 70,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SJC–LHR (seen on 326 dates).

ProgramPoints + taxesAirportsDates seen
Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed70,000 pts + $25.60SJC–LHR326
American Airlines AAdvantage85,000 pts + $1,688.00Mixed cabinSJC–LHR13
Delta SkyMiles125,000 pts + $5.60SFO–LHR330
Qantas Frequent Flyer145,300 pts + $1,679.00Mixed cabinSJC–LHR1
Lufthansa Miles & More170,928 pts + $1,552.80SFO–LHR89
United MileagePlus295,000 pts + $11.20SFO–LHR1

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 London Heathrow (LHR) at a glance

From
San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
To
London Heathrow (LHR)
Programs with award space seen
21 of 26 programs tracked on this route
Nonstop award space seen
Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, British Airways Executive Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Airlines seen on these awards
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), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 21 more
Departures with open awards
Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
Latest departure with space
Observation window
Awards observed in the last 30 days
Distance
5,343–5,356 miles (8,599–8,619 km) between the airports, great-circle
Destination guide
Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)

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Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and London Heathrow (LHR), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.

AirportsEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR)9,000 pts + $162.60Virgin Atlantic · 325 dates16,500 pts + $298.40Virgin Atlantic · 318 dates57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 321 dates
Oakland (OAK) to London Heathrow (LHR)21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 40 dates40,000 pts + $533.50AAdvantage · 31 dates57,500 pts + $733.50AAdvantage · 28 dates70,000 pts + $1,004.00Atmos · 24 dates
San Jose (SJC) to London Heathrow (LHR)21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 302 dates40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 299 dates57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 302 dates · Mixed cabin70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 326 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 London Heathrow (LHR)

  • Economy: 9,000 points + $162.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 325 dates.
  • Premium Economy: 16,500 points + $298.40 on San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 318 dates.
  • Business Class: 57,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 317 dates.
  • First Class: 70,000 points + $25.60 on San Jose (SJC) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 326 dates.

Observed award examples

Awards AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days (one way, per traveler)
DepartureCabinAirportsProgramPoints + taxesSeatsStopsObserved (UTC)
EconomySFO–LHRGOL Smiles9,500 pts + taxes not reported9+1 stopCheck this date
EconomySFO–LHRVirgin Atlantic Flying Club15,000 pts + $162.601NonstopCheck this date
Premium EconomySFO–LHRVirgin Atlantic Flying Club39,000 pts + $315.2021 stopCheck this date
Premium EconomyOAK–LHRAmerican Airlines AAdvantage40,000 pts + $533.503NonstopCheck this date
BusinessSFO–LHRAmerican Airlines AAdvantage57,500 pts + $733.50—NonstopCheck this date
FirstSFO–LHRAlaska Atmos Rewards70,000 pts + $25.6041 stopCheck this date
FirstSFO–LHRDelta SkyMiles125,000 pts + $5.6071 stopCheck this date
FirstSFO–LHRQantas Frequent Flyer155,200 pts + $1,679.001NonstopCheck 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 9,500 miles + taxes vary via GOL Smiles on SFO–LHR, which showed nonstop space there on 297 dates (13 programs had nonstop space).
  • Premium economy: nonstop from 16,500 points + $298.40 via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–LHR, which showed nonstop space there on 318 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
  • Business class: nonstop from 57,500 miles + $733.50 via American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–LHR, which showed nonstop space there on 45 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
  • First class: nonstop space via Qantas Frequent Flyer.

Best months to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR) on points

Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.

Lowest prices among the dates we observed, by departure month. A record, not a forecast.
MonthEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Smiles40,000 pts + $252.50 (17 dates)Flying Blue57,500 pts + $733.50 (18 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + $25.60 (17 dates)Atmos
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles39,000 pts + $315.20 (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic24,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + $11.20 (30 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic39,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic16,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic23,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles23,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos
9,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Smiles23,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic16,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos
9,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic34,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage70,000 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

US card points to program miles or points: ratio and typical transfer time
ProgramAmexBiltCapital OneChaseCitiWells Fargo
Alaska Atmos Rewards—1:1 · ~1 day————
American Airlines AAdvantage————1:1 · Instant—
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant1:1 · Instant

Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.

Questions about San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR) award flights

Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR)?

In business class, SFO–LHR with 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–LHR with 9,000 points + $162.60 (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 London Heathrow (LHR) had award space?

SFO–LHR (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–LHR (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–LHR (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 London Heathrow (LHR)?

The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,000 points + $162.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 325 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:31 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:27 UTC for a Jan 5, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 317 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.

Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR)?

21 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, premium economy 313 dates, business class 317 dates, first class 13 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 32 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 32 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 330 dates, business class 325 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 328 dates, premium economy 224 dates, business class 258 dates, first class 326 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 347 dates, business class 335 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 322 dates, business class 1 date); British Airways Executive Club (business class 124 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 27 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 11 dates) and 13 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.

Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR) on points?

Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, British Airways Executive Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles.

How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow (LHR)?

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 (36,200 points + $359.00); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $5.60) to $1,554.00 with Qantas (98,400 points + $1,554.00). GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & 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 London Heathrow (LHR)?

American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), British Airways Executive Club (1:1), 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), British Airways Executive Club (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), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), British Airways Executive Club (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), 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), British Airways Executive Club (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), British Airways Executive Club (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 London Heathrow (LHR) 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, 9,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (31 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 London Heathrow (LHR)?

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 14 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.

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How this page is built

These figures come from AwardTool's cached award searches across 27 loyalty programs. A value counts only when AwardTool observed it in the last 30 days, for departures within 365 days of the data date. Each price is the lowest one-way award seen per passenger, in the program's points or miles, with taxes and fees in USD. A missing value means AwardTool hasn't seen that award recently, not that none exists. The date-by-date calendar is in the app: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.

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