Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bilbao
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bilbao
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Bilbao? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Bilbao vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Bilbao for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
SFO - BIO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $58.7
2026-12-02
SFO - BIO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $58.7
2026-11-06
SFO - BIO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $69.6
2026-12-02
SFO - BIO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $152.3
2026-11-07
SFO - BIO
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $58.7
2026-11-06
SFO - BIO
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $69.6
San Francisco to Bilbao flight facts
Distance
5,682 mi
9,144 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Bilbao is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Bilbao
BIO · Bilbao
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Bilbao · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - San Sebastian · San Sebastian is 56 mi from Bilbao
Flights San Francisco - Pamplona · Pamplona is 74 mi from Bilbao
Flights San Francisco - Bordeaux · Bordeaux is 152 mi from Bilbao
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Bilbao
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - BIO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
SFO - BIO
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 91,000 Pts + $2453.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SFO - BIO
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $47.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Brinas (Spain)
Palacio Tondon, La Rioja Brinas
From Pts or $171
San Sebastian (Spain)
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
From Pts or $360
Bilbao (Spain)
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $123
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Bilbao depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Bilbao.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Bilbao.
San Francisco and Bilbao are about 5,682 miles (9,144 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,682-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bilbao is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Bilbao: Bilbao (BIO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Bilbao, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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