Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco
Award space from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Zurich (ZRH) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $263.94 on ZRH–SFO (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $102.89 on ZRH–SJC (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $1,115.49 on ZRH–SJC (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $263.94
- ZRH–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $408.71
- ZRH–SFO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $102.89
- ZRH–SJC · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $1,115.49
- ZRH–SJC · Atmos
Economy was lowest on ZRH–SFO: 15,000 points + $263.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $102.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ZRH–SJC. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 60,000 miles + $465.89, about 2.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $227.59).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $263.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on ZRH–SFO (seen on 120 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $263.94 | ZRH–SFO | 120 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $167.22 | ZRH–SFO | 233 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $61.19 | ZRH–SFO | 314 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $227.59 | ZRH–SFO | 335 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $75.39 | ZRH–SFO | 104 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $89.29 | ZRH–SFO | 322 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 36,210 pts + $79.09 | ZRH–SFO | 249 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $84.84 | ZRH–SFO | 15 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $55.69 | ZRH–SFO | 330 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $73.09 | ZRH–SFO | 126 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $349.50 | ZRH–SFO | 179 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 135 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + $62.37 | ZRH–SFO | 327 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 265 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $73.39 | ZRH–SFO | 117 |
| GOL Smiles | 62,100 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 144 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $251.79 | ZRH–SFO | 111 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points: 39,000 points + $408.71 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on ZRH–SFO (seen on 37 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $408.71 | ZRH–SFO | 37 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $324.49 | ZRH–SFO | 335 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $61.19 | ZRH–SFO | 304 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $155.99 | ZRH–SFO | 240 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $75.39 | ZRH–SFO | 28 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $55.69 | ZRH–SFO | 330 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $310.58 | ZRH–SFO | 13 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 84,900 pts + $1,127.80 | ZRH–SFO | 123 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $62.37 | ZRH–SFO | 315 |
| GOL Smiles | 146,300 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 108 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points: 57,500 miles + $102.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ZRH–SJC (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $61.19Mixed cabin | ZRH–SFO | 310 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $465.89 | ZRH–SFO | 335 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $75.39 | ZRH–SFO | 10 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,109.89 | ZRH–SFO | 263 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $61.29Mixed cabin | ZRH–SFO | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $79.29 | ZRH–SFO | 4 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 264 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 109,900 pts + $1,115.09Mixed cabin | ZRH–SFO | 84 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $84.71 | ZRH–SFO | 7 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $391.79 | ZRH–SFO | 92 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $183.53 | ZRH–SFO | 225 |
| GOL Smiles | 268,000 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–SFO | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.37 | ZRH–SFO | 309 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points: 85,000 points + $1,115.49 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on ZRH–SJC (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,115.49 | ZRH–SJC | 6 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $103.09Mixed cabin | ZRH–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $993.57Mixed cabin | ZRH–SFO | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $61.29 | ZRH–SFO | 13 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.37 | ZRH–SFO | 320 |
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.
Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Zurich (ZRH)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 20 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 23 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,826–5,828 miles (9,376–9,380 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Zurich (ZRH) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 pts + $263.94Virgin Atlantic · 120 dates | 39,000 pts + $408.71Virgin Atlantic · 37 dates | 57,500 pts + $61.19AAdvantage · 310 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $103.09AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
| Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJC) | 22,500 pts + $102.89AAdvantage · 7 dates | 40,000 pts + $607.29AAdvantage · 7 dates | 57,500 pts + $102.89AAdvantage · 7 dates | 85,000 pts + $1,115.49Atmos · 6 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco
- Economy: 15,000 points + $263.94 on Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 120 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $408.71 on Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 37 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $102.89 on Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 7 dates.
- First Class: 85,000 points + $1,115.49 on Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJC) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 6 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ZRH–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $265.37 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | ZRH–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $79.09 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ZRH–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $408.71 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ZRH–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $102.89Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | ZRH–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $79.29 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ZRH–SJC | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,115.49 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | ZRH–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,327.45 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ZRH–SFO | United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $61.29 | 5 | 3 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 36,210 miles + $79.09 via Avianca LifeMiles on ZRH–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 166 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 50,000 miles + $55.69 via United MileagePlus on ZRH–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 161 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 80,000 miles + $79.29 via Avianca LifeMiles on ZRH–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 4 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $265.24 (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $408.71 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $102.89 (17 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,115.49 (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + $324.59 (31 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + $61.19 (29 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,327.45 (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 395,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 260,200 pts + $993.57 (1 date)Qantas · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 26,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 96,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Flying Blue | 119,999 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 97,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 251,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — |
| 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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Questions about Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco?
In business class, ZRH–SJC with 57,500 miles + $102.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, ZRH–SFO with 15,000 points + $263.94 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Zurich (ZRH) and San Francisco had award space?
ZRH–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ZRH–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $263.94 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 12:28 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 120 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:31 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 60,000 miles + $465.89 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 06:49 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 335 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:56 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $61.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 314 dates, premium economy 304 dates, business class 310 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, premium economy 240 dates, business class 263 dates, first class 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 249 dates, business class 4 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 117 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 15 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business class 309 dates, first class 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 111 dates, business class 92 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 144 dates, premium economy 108 dates, business class 2 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 36,210 miles + $79.09 with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $55.69 with MileagePlus (40,000 miles + $55.69) to $349.50 with Qantas (43,200 points + $349.50); in business class from $61.19 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $61.19 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,115.09 with Qantas (109,900 points + $1,115.09 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco on points?
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 May 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 60,000 miles + taxes not reported with Flying Blue (28 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Aug 2027 departures from 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.