Award flights from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for CTS→SFO. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $55.73 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 250,000 miles + $60.13 (United MileagePlus, nonstop); mixed cabin from 159,515 points + $136.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 50,000 miles + $55.73 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan (CTS)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Qantas (QF), Thai Airways International (TG), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 52 of 91 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $55.73 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 52 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $55.73 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $427.89 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $130.50 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Thai Airways International (TG) +1 more | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $74.40 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 25 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $60.49 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 9+ | 51 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 61,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) +1 more | 1 | 33 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $55.73 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL) | — | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $62.49 | 1 stopNonstop from 154,000 pts | ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 48 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,700 pts + $435.48 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,041 pts + $103.40 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 31 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 537,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 2 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 159,515 pts + $136.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 33 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $60.13 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 48 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $56.19 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 45,000 pts + $79.87 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $60.83 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $56.19 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,700 pts + $437.45 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 875,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 250,000 pts + $60.83 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 298,124 pts + $141.64 | 2 | 2 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 42,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 154,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 15 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 250,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 14 dates.
Best months to fly from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 90,700 · Qantas (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 185,536 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 203,671 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 159,515 · Aeroplan (13 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 241,897 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 119,627 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 246,619 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 111,585 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 183,981 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 170,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 223,130 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)How many miles you need from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $55.73; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $55.73; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 250,000 miles nonstop + $60.13, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 159,515 points + $136.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $55.73 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 06:52 UTC for a Nov 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 52 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 02:36 UTC). In business class, 250,000 miles + $60.13 with United MileagePlus (nonstop). Seen Oct 1, 2026, 18:37 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 48 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 05:56 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 159,515 points + $136.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 52 dates, premium economy 23 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 34 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business class 33 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 25 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 33 dates, premium economy 13 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 22 dates, premium economy 4 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 51 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business class 48 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 9 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 42,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Sapporo (CTS) to San Francisco (SFO)?
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, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 185,536 points with Aeroplan (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 159,515 points with Aeroplan. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.