Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for SFO→AKL. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $38.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 113,900 points + $71.20 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 175,000 points + $157.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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SFO to AKL at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- To
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Auckland (AKL)
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 + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) +1 more | — | 302 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ) +2 more | 9+ | 279 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $61.80 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +1 more | 2 | 236 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $39.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 134 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $61.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +3 more | 1 | 208 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 47,000 pts + $38.10 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +3 more | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,500 pts + $70.50 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 146 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 55,000 pts + $402.40 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 290 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $108.01 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 215 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 69,500 pts + $70.80 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 184 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $66.00 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air New Zealand (NZ) | 4 | 76 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | 2 | 135 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $38.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | — | 139 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $38.00 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 294 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 137,200 pts + $204.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 149,000 pts + $402.40 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + $38.40 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 183 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 171,379 pts + $108.01 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 85 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 113,900 pts + $71.20 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 136,500 pts + $38.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 284 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 165,000 pts + $1,621.40 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 267 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $38.00 | Nonstop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 275 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 379,974 pts + $108.01 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 85 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $67.70 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 1 | 156 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $38.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 175,000 pts + $157.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | 3 | 266 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $38.40 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 184 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 512,600 pts + $1,634.40 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 + $38.00 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $39.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $82.10 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $38.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 136,500 pts + $38.10 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $38.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $157.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $38.40 | 9+ | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 159 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 70,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 222 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 300,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 224 dates.
Best months to fly SFO to AKL on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 159,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 175,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 136,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 76,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 165,000 · Skywards (27 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 165,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | 165,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (19 dates) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 137,200 · Qantas (1 date) | 273,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 113,900 · Qantas (3 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 97,500 · Skywards (1 date) | — | 273,000 · Skywards (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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — | — |
| 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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What's the lowest San Francisco to Auckland award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $38.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 302 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 UTC). In business, 113,900 points + $71.20 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 11:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SFO→AKL?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 302 dates, premium economy 139 dates, business 284 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 215 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business 85 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 279 dates, premium economy 135 dates, business 156 dates, first 266 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 236 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 184 dates, premium economy 183 dates, business 15 dates, first 184 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 290 dates, premium economy 10 dates, business 267 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 76 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 146 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SFO to AKL?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SFO→AKL award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 113,900 points with Qantas (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.