Award flights from Austin (AUS) to Santa Ana (SNA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for AUS→SNA. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 38,200 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 14,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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AUS to SNA at a glance
- From
- Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, United States (AUS)
- To
- John Wayne/Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States (SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), 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 Santa Ana (SNA)
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 | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 198 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 269 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 284 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 330 | 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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 | 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 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.
Best months to fly AUS to SNA on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (12 dates) | 15,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (23 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (22 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 38,200 · Qantas (25 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (8 dates) | 14,500 · 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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What's the lowest Austin to Santa Ana award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:45 UTC). In business, 38,200 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 284 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AUS→SNA?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, business 1 date, first 318 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first 330 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 269 dates, business 284 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 198 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AUS to SNA?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
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→SNA 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 Mar 2027 departures, 7,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 38,200 points with Qantas (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.