About This Route
San Francisco to Zurich is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Qatar Avios | 20,000 | 42,500 | 85,000 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 | 55,000 | 100,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
| Flying Blue | 40,000 | 80,000 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 42,500 | 85,000 | 150,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 108,500 | 148,000 |
| Asia Miles | 45,000 | 103,500 | 150,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
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
Iberia
IB
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Aer Lingus
EI
El Al
LY
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Turkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 42,500 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 55,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 80,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 85,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 108,500 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 103,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Turkish Miles offers the cheapest economy award at 15,000 points
- Best business class value: Turkish Miles at 30,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Zurich?
The cheapest option is Turkish Miles 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 Zurich with points?
Turkish Miles offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include Qatar Avios at 42,500 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to ZRH?
You can book this route with Turkish Miles, Qatar Avios, ANA Mileage Club, Emirates Skywards, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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