Award flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for AMS→SAN. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $292.23 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $122.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $1,127.13 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Etihad Airways (EY) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 218 of 230 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $292.23 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $161.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 182 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $299.49 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 218 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $362.83 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 9+ | 99 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $150.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 4 | 190 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 39,000 pts + $120.06 | 1 stopNonstop from 54,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 187 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $115.99 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +9 more | 1 | 195 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 141 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $186.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 9+ | 135 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $108.33 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 120 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $371.49 | 1 stopNonstop from 43,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 142 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 58,200 pts + $161.49 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 166 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $252.79 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 6 | 140 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 92,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 97,600 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 2 | 135 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $395.69 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 202 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $130.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 163 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $181.69 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 3 | 145 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $115.99 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +5 more | 9+ | 195 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 63,061 pts + $563.03 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 9+ | 86 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,050 pts + $226.74 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 2 | 130 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,144.15 | 1 stopNonstop from 85,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 83 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,000 pts + $120.06 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 2 | 187 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 146,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 117 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $122.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 172 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $189.59 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 60 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 70,312 pts + $986.43 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 4 | 76 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $163.43Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 1 | 195 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $233.74Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 129 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,021.03 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 88 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 130,000 pts + $352.33Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 137,000 pts + $486.19 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 202 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 193,900 pts + $163.43 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 4 | 93 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $121.07Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 503,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,127.13 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 184 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 70,312 pts + $1,034.79 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $158.59Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $116.09 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 71 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 345,000 pts + $169.85 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 187 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $292.23 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $130.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 123,500 pts + $348.59 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $157.59 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 137,000 pts + $487.79 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Lufthansa Miles & More | 70,312 pts + $1,034.79 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,119.19 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $117.33 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 35,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 97 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 137,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 97 dates.
Best months to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 · Miles & More (10 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 70,312 · Miles & More (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 35,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 270,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 37,300 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 99,705 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 235,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $292.23; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $395.69; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $122.89; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $1,127.13; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)
What's the lowest Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $292.23 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 10:23 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $122.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 21:35 UTC for a Nov 2, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 172 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:02 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 182 dates, premium economy 163 dates, business class 172 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 135 dates, premium economy 130 dates, business class 129 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 190 dates, premium economy 145 dates, business class 60 dates, first class 184 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 141 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 166 dates, business class 93 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 187 dates, premium economy 187 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 187 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 140 dates, business class 14 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 135 dates, premium economy 117 dates, business class 1 date) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.