San Francisco (SFO) to Sun Valley (SUN) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Sun Valley (SUN) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Sun Valley (SUN): United Airlines. The two airports are 588 miles (946 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Seattle and more.
How many miles SFO to SUN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to SUN
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to SUN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to SUN with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+1
SFO to SUN: common questions
How many miles does SFO to SUN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SUN?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Sun Valley (SUN).
How far is San Francisco from Sun Valley by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Sun Valley (SUN) are 588 miles (946 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to SUN award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Sun Valley?
The most direct connections are through Salt Lake City (SLC), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), San Diego (SAN) and Phoenix (PHX). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Salt Lake City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.