About This Route
San Francisco to Madras is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 15,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 |
| Qatar Avios | 15,000 | 37,500 | 62,500 |
| Aeroplan | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 15,000 | 40,000 | 57,500 |
| KrisFlyer | 19,000 | 45,000 | 61,500 |
| Asia Miles | 25,000 | 60,000 | 100,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 | 50,000 | 85,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
| Flying Blue | 40,000 | 80,000 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 50,000 | 100,000 | 135,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Cathay Pacific
CX
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Emirates Skywards
Biz: 30,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 37,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 30,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 40,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 45,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 60,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 50,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 80,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Emirates Skywards offers the cheapest economy award at 15,000 points
- Best business class value: Emirates Skywards at 30,000 points
- First class available from 50,000 points via Emirates Skywards
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Madras?
The cheapest option is Emirates Skywards starting at 15,000 points in economy. Compare 11 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Madras with points?
Emirates Skywards offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include Qatar Avios at 37,500 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to MAA?
You can book this route with Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Aeroplan, ANA Mileage Club, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Flying Blue, Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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