Award flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for SLC→SFO. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 16,500 points + $9.53 (Virgin Australia Velocity).
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SLC to SFO at a glance
- From
- Salt Lake City International, Salt Lake City, United States (SLC)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 229 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 240 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 223 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 314 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 252 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 171 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 314 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 289 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: 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 | Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 30,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 201 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 30,000 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 10 dates.
- First: nonstop from 16,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 8 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SLC to SFO on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (13 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (6 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (21 dates) | 16,500 · Velocity (4 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (15 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (15 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (14 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (18 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (13 dates) | 20,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (17 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (11 dates) | 19,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (22 dates) | 31,500 · Qantas (14 dates) | 20,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (13 dates) | 31,500 · Qantas (8 dates) | 20,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (23 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · Velocity (5 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (6 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) |
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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:24 UTC). In business, 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 171 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 11:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SLC→SFO?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, first 323 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first 330 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 252 dates, business 10 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, first 327 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 223 dates, business 171 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 314 dates, first 314 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 229 dates, first 10 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 240 dates, first 289 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SLC to SFO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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 SLC→SFO 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, 8,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 29,000 points with Qantas (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.