First-class award flights from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first-class award space on 3 programs for AUS→MSP. Lowest: 21,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space on 327 dates. Nonstop first-class space was seen via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 21,700 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 21,700 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first-class award each program showed on AUS→MSP, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 21,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $19.06 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 182 | 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 first-class award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 21,700 pts + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 21,700 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $19.06 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 first-class award space
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 21,700 miles; nonstop space on 327 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 59,500 points; nonstop space on 179 dates.
Best months for first class from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,500 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 16 | |
| 21,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 21,700 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 34,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 7 |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about first-class award flights from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)
What's the lowest first-class award from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
21,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first-class award space from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
Delta SkyMiles (327 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (1 date) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (182 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first-class award space from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first-class award space via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award was 21,700 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop first-class space on 327 dates.
Which months had the lowest first-class award prices from Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest first-class award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 21,700 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.