Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lisbon (LIS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for SFO→LIS. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business: 57,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 70,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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SFO to LIS at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- To
- Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Etihad Airways (EY), Icelandair (FI), IBERIA (IB) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Lisbon (LIS)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 41,100 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +6 more | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 57 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 321 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +2 more | 2 | 289 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 29,000 pts + $34.86 | Nonstop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 8 | 140 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 4 | 15 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 3 | 297 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 8 | 326 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), TAP Portugal (TP) +1 more | 9+ | 193 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | 2 stops | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 59 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 154 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 264 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $312.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 302 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 2 | 289 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 79 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 5 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 296 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,900 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 52 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 321 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,024.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 158 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $26.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 261 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,300 pts + $1,524.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 62 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 130,500 pts + $358.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) +1 more | 1 | 289 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 199,000 pts + $34.88 | Nonstop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 136 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 221,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF) | 1 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Avianca LifeMiles, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 137 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 215 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 29,000 pts + $34.86 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $312.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 280,000 pts + $34.91 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 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 29,000 miles via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, which showed nonstop space on 140 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 199,000 miles via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, which showed nonstop space on 136 dates.
Best months to fly SFO to LIS on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin (10 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 12,200 · Smiles (31 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (24 dates) | |
| 10,200 · Smiles (28 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 136,900 · Qantas (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 166,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 60,500 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 166,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | 51,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | |
| 27,500 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 60,500 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 128,700 · Qantas (1 date) | 326,200 · MileagePlus (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 Lisbon award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:29 UTC). In business, 57,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SFO→LIS?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, premium economy 302 dates, business 318 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 297 dates, premium economy 79 dates, business 158 dates, first 137 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 193 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 325 dates, premium economy 321 dates, business 321 dates, first 315 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 7 dates, business 2 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 324 dates, premium economy 296 dates, business 21 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 289 dates, premium economy 289 dates, business 289 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 154 dates, premium economy 52 dates, business 62 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SFO to LIS?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 29,000 miles with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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→LIS 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 Mar 2027 departures, 9,500 miles with Smiles (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.