Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
Data covers November 2026–November 2027. Calendar pricing is nearly flat: the three priced months run from 28,050 points (November 2026) to 30,000 (February and June 2027).
Compare 8 loyalty programs for San Francisco to Buenos Aires award flights, with economy seats from 28,050 points.
San Francisco to Buenos Aires shows no nonstop award in the data, so the cheapest seats all connect, with Los Angeles the leading hub. Eight programs price the route, and economy starts at 28,050 points through Avianca LifeMiles. Routing flexibility is a real lever on this route: the same program can price two different connections very differently. This page re-checks all eight programs on SFO–EZE daily.
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AviancaAV | 28,050Lowest | Not available | 74,230Lowest | Not available |
American AirlinesAA | 30,000pts | 45,500Lowest | 165,500pts | 460,000pts |
Alaska AirlinesAS | 30,000pts | Not available | 146,400pts | Not available |
Copa AirlinesCM | 35,500pts | Not available | 220,000pts | Not available |
United AirlinesUA | 40,000pts | 60,500pts | 220,000pts | Not available |
Air CanadaAC | 49,200pts | 82,900pts | 220,370pts | Not available |
GolG3 | 51,800pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
DeltaDL | 52,800pts | 140,100pts | 313,000pts | 235,000Lowest |
LATAMLA | 55,800pts | Not available | 146,400pts | Not available |
Turkish AirlinesTK | 55,842pts | Not available | 220,370pts | Not available |
When award seats between San Francisco and Buenos Aires price cheapest over the next year.
| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 28,050 |
| Dec 2026 | No award data |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | 30,000 |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | 30,000 |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
12 airlines with award seats between San Francisco and Buenos Aires, nonstop or connecting.
What to know before booking San Francisco to Buenos Aires with points.
Data covers November 2026–November 2027. Calendar pricing is nearly flat: the three priced months run from 28,050 points (November 2026) to 30,000 (February and June 2027).
San Francisco to Buenos Aires is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and 13 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 8 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 28,050 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
This route runs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buenos Aires (EZE). Expect a connection: the award data shows no nonstop on this route.
Booking San Francisco–Buenos Aires with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor connects twice; with no nonstop to pay up for, extra points buy only a better connection or a higher cabin. The cheapest economy seat adds about $36 in taxes and fees, below the route's typical economy taxes. Measured against economy, premium economy is about 1.6 times the points and business about 2.6 times. Flexible bank points can reach Avianca LifeMiles; confirm the space first, since transfers can't be undone.
Avianca LifeMiles wins economy at 28,050 points and business class at 74,230. American AAdvantage takes premium economy at 45,500 points. First class starts at 235,000 points through Delta SkyMiles on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Among the remaining five programs, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and United MileagePlus are good places to cross-check.
There's no nonstop award in the data for San Francisco–Buenos Aires; every bookable option connects. Before transferring points, check which airline operates each leg of the San Francisco–Buenos Aires award.
Departing the San Francisco area, San Jose (SJC) costs far more at 64,300 points in economy against the 28,050-point floor and isn't worth it unless SFO has nothing. Flexible on where you land? San Francisco to Atlanta starts from 9,500 points at last check. Whichever San Francisco airport you pick, confirm the departure code before transferring points.
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Common questions travelers ask about the San Francisco to Buenos Aires route.