Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for SAN→SFO in economy and business. Lowest economy: 11,500 points + $5.60 (economy space on 282 dates). Lowest business: 21,000 points + $5.60 (business space on 267 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 11,500 points + $5.60
- economy space on 282 dates
- Lowest business
- 21,000 points + $5.60
- business space on 267 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on SAN→SFO in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 282 | See dates | |
| Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 267 | See 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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | 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 at the time shown. 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 SAN to SFO with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 11,500 (15 dates) | 21,000 (14 dates) | |
| 11,500 (25 dates) | 21,000 (23 dates) | |
| 11,500 (26 dates) | 21,000 (18 dates) | |
| 11,500 (27 dates) | 21,000 (25 dates) | |
| 11,500 (25 dates) | 21,000 (23 dates) | |
| 11,500 (26 dates) | 21,000 (23 dates) | |
| 11,500 (28 dates) | 21,000 (28 dates) | |
| 11,500 (26 dates) | 21,000 (26 dates) | |
| 11,500 (26 dates) | 21,000 (26 dates) | |
| 11,500 (27 dates) | 21,000 (27 dates) | |
| 11,500 (24 dates) | 21,000 (26 dates) | |
| 13,800 (7 dates) | 21,000 (8 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on SAN–SFO
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.94 | — | 30,000 pts + $32.97 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 7,225 pts + $27.47 | 19,125 pts + $38.99Lowest | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 5,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 12,500 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 17,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 4,900 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 17,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 9,100 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 42,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | — | 16,500 pts + $9.53 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from SAN to SFO
What's the lowest Qantas award from San Diego to San Francisco?
In economy, 11,500 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 282 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:21 UTC). In business, 21,000 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 267 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop SAN to SFO awards with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy and business, from 11,500 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from SAN to SFO?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Apr 2027 departures: 11,500 points (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.