First Class From San Francisco (SFO) in 2026: Every Airline, Where Each Flies and What It Costs
Seven airlines fly first class to and from San Francisco in our data, the third most of any US airport. Here is each one: where it flies, the aircraft, and what our scans say it costs.
By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated September 23, 2026
The Short Answer
Seven airlines fly first class to and from San Francisco in our data, the third most of any US airport. They reach three regions: Asia, with ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, and Japan Airlines to Tokyo Haneda; the Middle East, with Emirates to Dubai; and Europe, with Air France to Paris, British Airways to London Heathrow, Lufthansa to Frankfurt and Munich, and SWISS to Zurich.
On our desk library's flagship list here: British Airways' first class on the A380 to London Heathrow and Lufthansa's Allegris First on the A350-900 to Munich.
Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines also fly between San Francisco and their hubs, with no first class in our data.
Key Takeaways
- Seven airlines fly first class at San Francisco in our data, the third most of any US airport.
- Asia: ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, and Japan Airlines to Tokyo Haneda.
- The Middle East: Emirates to Dubai.
- Europe: Air France to Paris, British Airways to London Heathrow, Lufthansa to Frankfurt and Munich, and SWISS to Zurich.
- Flying here without first class in our data: Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.
First Class Between San Francisco and Asia
Two airlines fly first class between San Francisco and Asia in our data: ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, and Japan Airlines to Tokyo Haneda. Two of them fly to Tokyo: ANA to Haneda and Narita, and Japan Airlines to Haneda. ANA's The Suite on the 777-300ER alternates with other aircraft on San Francisco–Tokyo Haneda and San Francisco–Tokyo Narita: check the seat map before you book. Japan Airlines' first class on San Francisco–Tokyo Haneda is on an aircraft the airline is retiring. Our guide to the best first class to Japan compares every Tokyo option by US city, and ANA The Suite vs JAL First puts the two Japanese cabins head to head. Schedule confirmed between 28 August and 1 September 2026.
| Airline | Route | Cabin | Distance | Est. flight time | Status | First-party evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | San Francisco–Tokyo Haneda | The Suite (777-300ER) | 8,286 km | 10h 36m | Alternates with other aircraft | Desk library |
| ANA | San Francisco–Tokyo Narita | The Suite (777-300ER) | 8,228 km | 10h 32m | Alternates with other aircraft | Desk library; Ticketed by Biirdee |
| Japan Airlines | San Francisco–Tokyo Haneda | First class (outgoing aircraft) | 8,286 km | 10h 36m | Aircraft retiring | Ticketed by Biirdee |
First Class Between San Francisco and the Middle East
One airline flies first class between San Francisco and the Middle East in our data: Emirates to Dubai. Our guide to the best first class to Dubai covers every US route and the aircraft to insist on. Schedule confirmed on 31 August 2026.
| Airline | Route | Cabin | Distance | Est. flight time | Status | First-party evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | San Francisco–Dubai | First class | 13,020 km | 16h 23m | Seen in our data | Ticketed by Biirdee |
First Class Between San Francisco and Europe
Four airlines fly first class between San Francisco and Europe in our data: Air France to Paris, British Airways to London Heathrow, Lufthansa to Frankfurt and Munich, and SWISS to Zurich. Lufthansa's San Francisco–Frankfurt flight carries its earlier first class, not Allegris First. SWISS's San Francisco–Zurich flight carries its earlier first class, not SWISS Senses First. Our guide to the best first class to Europe compares every US city. Schedule confirmed between 31 August and 3 September 2026.
| Airline | Route | Cabin | Distance | Est. flight time | Status | First-party evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | San Francisco–Paris | La Première (777-300ER) | 8,962 km | 11h 26m | Seen in our data | Ticketed by Biirdee; Fare scan |
| British Airways | San Francisco–London Heathrow | First (A380) | 8,616 km | 11h | Flagship route | Desk library; Ticketed by Biirdee |
| Lufthansa | San Francisco–Frankfurt | First (earlier generation) | 9,149 km | 11h 39m | Seen in our data | Ticketed by Biirdee |
| Lufthansa | San Francisco–Munich | Allegris First (A350-900) | 9,437 km | 12h 1m | Flagship route | Desk library; Ticketed by Biirdee |
| SWISS | San Francisco–Zurich | First (earlier generation) | 9,376 km | 11h 56m | Seen in our data | Ticketed by Biirdee |
What First Class From San Francisco Costs in Cash
Median published round-trip fares per person from our 2026 fare scans, nonstop from San Francisco. First and business come from different requests and travel dates, so read the multiple as a guide; negotiated fares typically land below published levels.
| Route (round trip) | Airline | First, median published fare | Business, median published fare | First costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco–Paris | Air France | $21,265 (1 travel date) | $9,681 (11 travel dates) | 2.2x |
Where These Numbers Come From
Every route in these tables is checked against the schedule snapshot behind our route pages, so a route appears only if the airline flies it; distance and flight time are the same estimates those pages use. The evidence column says how we know first class is on it: "Desk library" is Biirdee's own carrier and aircraft reference, updated September 2026; "Ticketed by Biirdee" means our desk has issued first class tickets on that airline there between November 2024 and September 2026; "Award scan" means our award scanners have seen first class seats released on it; "Fare scan" means our fare scans have priced a first class fare on the nonstop. Data as of 23 September 2026.
A flight counts for San Francisco when one end is San Francisco and at least one of those sources shows first class on it; fifth-freedom sectors count for the US city they serve. Fares are median published round-trip fares per person from our 2026 fare scans. Award prices are what our scanners recorded, not chart rates. For every other US city, see which US cities have international first class.
First Class From San Francisco FAQs
Which airlines fly first class from San Francisco?
In our data, seven: Air France to Paris, ANA to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, British Airways to London Heathrow, Emirates to Dubai, Japan Airlines to Tokyo Haneda, Lufthansa to Frankfurt and Munich, and SWISS to Zurich.
Which airlines fly first class to San Francisco from Asia?
Two in our data: ANA from Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, and Japan Airlines from Tokyo Haneda.
Which airlines fly first class to San Francisco from the Middle East?
One in our data: Emirates from Dubai.
Which airlines fly first class to San Francisco from Europe?
Four in our data: Air France from Paris, British Airways from London Heathrow, Lufthansa from Frankfurt and Munich, and SWISS from Zurich.
Where does Air France fly first class to San Francisco from?
From Paris. Air France flies La Première on the 777-300ER to San Francisco from Paris; our desk has ticketed it and our fare scans have priced it. Our 2026 fare scans put first class from San Francisco to Paris at $21,265 round trip, against $9,681 in business.
Where does ANA fly first class to San Francisco from?
From Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. ANA flies The Suite on the 777-300ER to San Francisco from Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, alternating with other aircraft (check the seat map); our desk library lists both and our desk has ticketed the Tokyo Narita flight.
Where does British Airways fly first class to San Francisco from?
From London Heathrow. British Airways flies first class on the A380 to San Francisco from London Heathrow; our desk library lists it and our desk has ticketed it.
Where does Emirates fly first class to San Francisco from?
From Dubai. Emirates flies first class to San Francisco from Dubai; our desk has ticketed it.
Where does Japan Airlines fly first class to San Francisco from?
From Tokyo Haneda. Japan Airlines flies first class to San Francisco from Tokyo Haneda, on an aircraft the airline is retiring; our desk has ticketed it.
Where does Lufthansa fly first class to San Francisco from?
From Frankfurt and Munich. Lufthansa flies earlier-generation first class to San Francisco from Frankfurt; our desk has ticketed it. It also flies Allegris First on the A350-900 to San Francisco from Munich; our desk library lists it and our desk has ticketed it.
Where does SWISS fly first class to San Francisco from?
From Zurich. SWISS flies earlier-generation first class to San Francisco from Zurich; our desk has ticketed it. SWISS Senses First is not on that route.
How much is first class from San Francisco?
Our 2026 fare scans found Air France first class from San Francisco to Paris at $21,265 round trip per person, at published fares. Negotiated fares typically land below published levels.
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