San Francisco ↔ Chicago: United Airlines Domestic First Flights at $239 Oneway, $478 Roundtrip (Lie Flat Possible)
Europe: Icelandair Saga Class from the US East Coast Starting at $947 (Almost 100 Connections under $1,500)
Miles&More Bargains: Long-Haul Economy without Fees for 30,000 Miles + €65 r/t, with Luggage (also Possible from US)