Award flights from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH)
Award space from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Zurich (ZRH) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $181.60 on SFO–ZRH (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $25.00 on SFO–ZRH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $1,023.50 on SFO–ZRH (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $181.60
- SFO–ZRH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $315.70
- SFO–ZRH · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $25.00
- SFO–ZRH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $1,023.50
- SFO–ZRH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–ZRH: 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–ZRH. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $25.00, 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 Zurich (ZRH) on points: 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–ZRH (seen on 64 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $181.60 | SFO–ZRH | 64 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.80 | SFO–ZRH | 194 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 311 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.20 | SFO–ZRH | 351 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 326 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | SFO–ZRH | 50 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 33,400 pts + $74.40 | SFO–ZRH | 179 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $29.00 | SFO–ZRH | 323 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 36,210 pts + $29.00 | SFO–ZRH | 243 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $33.63 | SFO–ZRH | 18 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 330 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $31.13 | SFO–ZRH | 142 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | SFO–ZRH | 265 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ZRH | 134 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ZRH | 294 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $75.91 | SJC–ZRH | 17 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $195.00 | SFO–ZRH | 123 |
| GOL Smiles | 96,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ZRH | 221 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH) on points: 39,000 points + $315.70 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–ZRH (seen on 11 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $315.70 | SFO–ZRH | 11 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $241.60 | SFO–ZRH | 350 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 298 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $118.00 | SFO–ZRH | 270 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.30 | SFO–ZRH | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 330 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 324 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $369.30 | SFO–ZRH | 3 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,900 pts + $1,679.00 | SFO–ZRH | 186 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,700 pts + $83.61 | SJC–ZRH | 13 |
| GOL Smiles | 146,300 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ZRH | 195 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH) on points: 57,500 miles + $25.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–ZRH (seen on 295 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $25.00 | SFO–ZRH | 295 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $25.30 | SFO–ZRH | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.40Mixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 270 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $29.00 | SFO–ZRH | 3 |
| Etihad Guest | 87,000 pts + $77.60Mixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 108 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–ZRH | 290 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $75.91Mixed cabin | SJC–ZRH | 12 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 92,000 pts + $357.80 | SFO–ZRH | 351 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,576.00Mixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 82 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $39.24 | SFO–ZRH | 5 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ZRH | 324 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 18 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $87.02 | SFO–ZRH | 189 |
| GOL Smiles | 231,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH) on points: 70,000 points + $1,023.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–ZRH (seen on 302 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50 | SFO–ZRH | 302 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $25.00Mixed cabin | SFO–ZRH | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $35.40 | SFO–ZRH | 283 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $11.20 | SFO–ZRH | 17 |
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 Zurich (ZRH) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Zurich (ZRH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 18 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), 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 19 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,826–5,828 miles (9,376–9,380 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Zurich (ZRH)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Zurich (ZRH), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) | 15,000 pts + $181.60Virgin Atlantic · 64 dates | 39,000 pts + $315.70Virgin Atlantic · 11 dates | 57,500 pts + $25.00AAdvantage · 295 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50Atmos · 302 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Zurich (ZRH) | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates | 57,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates | 85,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 17 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 Zurich (ZRH)
- Economy: 15,000 points + $181.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 64 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $315.70 on San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 11 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $25.00 on San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 295 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $1,023.50 on San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 302 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–ZRH | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.91 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–ZRH | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–ZRH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $315.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SJC–ZRH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–ZRH | Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $29.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ZRH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,026.10 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ZRH | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $35.40 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ZRH | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 3 stops | 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 36,210 miles + $29.00 via Avianca LifeMiles on SFO–ZRH, which showed nonstop space there on 161 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 157,800 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on SFO–ZRH, which showed nonstop space there on 162 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 80,000 miles + $29.00 via Avianca LifeMiles on SFO–ZRH, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH) 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 + $84.91 (8 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + $252.50 (18 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $25.00 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $25.60 (11 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + $84.80 (14 dates)Miles&Go | 39,000 pts + $315.70 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $1,023.50 (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $1,026.10 (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 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 (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 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 (1 date)AAdvantage | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 25,000 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 | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 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 | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zurich (ZRH) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH)?
In business class, SFO–ZRH with 57,500 miles + $25.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–ZRH with 15,000 points + $181.60 (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 Zurich (ZRH) had award space?
SFO–ZRH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–ZRH (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 Zurich (ZRH)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $181.60 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 64 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:58 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $25.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 01:06 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 295 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH)?
18 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 311 dates, premium economy 298 dates, business class 295 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 17 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 12 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, premium economy 270 dates, business class 270 dates, first class 302 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 243 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 179 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 18 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 5 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, premium economy 324 dates, business class 324 dates, first class 283 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 123 dates, business class 108 dates) and 10 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 36,210 miles + $29.00 with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Zurich (ZRH)?
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 MileagePlus (80,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,576.00 with Qantas (110,700 points + $1,576.00 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). 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 Zurich (ZRH)?
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 Zurich (ZRH) 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 (18 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 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 Zurich (ZRH)?
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 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.