About This Route
San Francisco to Riyadh is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 3 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 6,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Avios | 6,000 | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 7,500 | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 | 35,000 | 60,000 |
| Aeroplan | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
| Asia Miles | 35,000 | 88,000 | 135,000 |
| Flying Blue | 40,000 | 80,000 | -- |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 112,500 | 154,000 |
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
Virgin Atlantic
VS
Cathay Pacific
CX
Iberia
IB
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Qatar Avios
Biz: 15,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 15,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 35,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 30,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 88,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 80,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 112,500 ptsBooking Tips
- Qatar Avios offers the cheapest economy award at 6,000 points
- Best business class value: Qatar Avios at 15,000 points
- First class available from 25,000 points via Qatar Avios
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?
The cheapest option is Qatar Avios starting at 6,000 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 Riyadh with points?
Qatar Avios offers business class for 15,000 points one-way. Other options include Emirates Skywards at 15,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to RUH?
You can book this route with Qatar Avios, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Aeroplan, Turkish Miles, ANA Mileage Club, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Asia Miles, Flying Blue, KrisFlyer. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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