Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for AKL→SAN in economy. Lowest economy: 48,200 points + $88.40 (economy space on 16 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 48,200 points + $88.40
- economy space on 16 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on AKL→SAN in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 48,200 points + $88.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 16 | See dates |
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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 59,300 points + $86.97 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 59,900 points + $86.97 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 62,000 points + $86.97 | 1 | 1 stop | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16 of 33 | 48% |
Best months to fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN) with Qantas
| Month | Economy |
|---|---|
| 59,900 (5 dates) | |
| 59,300 (4 dates) | |
| 48,200 (3 dates) | |
| 54,700 (2 dates) | |
| 54,700 (2 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $129.80 | 121,210 pts + $97.34 | 195,190 pts + $130.14Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,500 pts + $88.13 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $79.69 | 85,000 pts + $79.69 | — | 250,000 pts + $79.69Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $59.69Lowest | 65,000 pts + $60.23Lowest | 144,000 pts + $60.23Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $62.61 | 170,000 pts + $63.56 | — | 410,000 pts + $62.61 |
| GOL Smiles | 94,900 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 65,000 pts + $59.69 | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $88.40 | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 47,800 pts + $60.23 | 70,000 pts + $59.69 | 250,700 pts + $59.83 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $55.34 | — | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN)
How many points do you need to fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 15, 2026): economy 48,200 points + $88.40, with a typical monthly low of 54,700 points over 5 months and award space on 16 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (48,200 to 59,900 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN)?
In economy, 48,200 points + $88.40. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Auckland (AKL) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 48,200 points (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.