Award flights from Austin (AUS) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for AUS→SAN. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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AUS to SAN at a glance
- From
- Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, United States (AUS)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 236 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 16,100 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 255 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 31,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 275 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 326 | See dates |
Not seen in first: 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 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 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 7,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 31,500 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 172 dates.
- First: nonstop from 20,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly AUS to SAN on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (13 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (26 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (28 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (27 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (23 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (27 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (23 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (19 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (21 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (30 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (7 dates) | 19,000 · 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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search AUS to SANQuestions about AUS to SAN award flights
What's the lowest Austin to San Diego award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:51 UTC). In business, 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 275 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 16:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AUS→SAN?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 313 dates, first 313 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, first 326 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 255 dates, business 275 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 236 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AUS to SAN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AUS→SAN award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 7,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 29,000 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.