San Francisco (SFO) to Terceira (TER) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Terceira (TER) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on TAP Portugal, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Terceira (TER): TAP Portugal. The two airports are 4,908 miles (7,899 km) apart. TAP Portugal is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Boston and New York and more.
How many miles SFO to TER 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn TAP Portugal | 27,500 | $5.60–45.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn TAP Portugal | 29,000 | $33.60–73.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn TAP Portugal | 30,000 | $54–94 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn TAP Portugal | 30,000 | $5.60–395.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn TAP Portugal | 32,500 | $5.60–45.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn TAP Portugal | 34,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn TAP Portugal | 42,000 | $56–152 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn TAP Portugal | 42,500 | $71.61–120.61 |
| United MileagePlusOn TAP Portugal | 44,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn TAP Portugal | 55,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn TAP Portugal | 55,000 | $25.60–345.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn TAP Portugal | 60,000 | $29–328 |
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 TER
- TAP PortugalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book SFO to TER with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks TAP Portugal
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks TAP Portugal
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks TAP Portugal
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks TAP Portugal
- Emirates SkywardsBooks TAP Portugal
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks TAP Portugal
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks TAP Portugal
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks TAP Portugal
- TAP Miles&GoBooks TAP Portugal
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks TAP Portugal
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks TAP Portugal
- United MileagePlusBooks TAP Portugal
SFO to TER with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then Azores Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Azores Airlines
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS and United Airlines, then Edelweiss Air
SFO to TER: common questions
How many miles does SFO to TER cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on TAP Portugal, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: TAP Miles&Go (29,000), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Emirates Skywards (30,000). 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 TER?
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Terceira (TER).
How far is San Francisco from Terceira by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Terceira (TER) are 4,908 miles (7,899 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 TER award flights?
12 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, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 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 Terceira?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Boston (BOS), New York (EWR), Lisbon (LIS) and Zurich (ZRH). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.
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.