Award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for ATL→SAN. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (ATL)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 303 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 229 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 224 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 302 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 34,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 327 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 309 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 303 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 96 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 54,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 at the time shown. 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 18,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 213 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 54,600 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (8 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 |
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Search Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)Questions about award flights from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)
What's the lowest Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 303 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:41 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 303 dates, first class 303 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, first class 327 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, first class 327 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 302 dates, business class 309 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 224 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 229 dates, first class 96 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 Atlanta (ATL) 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 Mar 2027 departures, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 43,600 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.