Award flights from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles
Award space from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Calgary (YYC) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 10,000 points + $65.86 on YYC–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 28,134 points + $135.42 on YYC–LAX (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $65.56 on YYC–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,000 pts + $65.86
- YYC–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 28,134 pts + $135.42
- YYC–LAX · Aeroplan
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $65.56
- YYC–LAX · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on YYC–LAX: 10,000 points + $65.86 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $66.27 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YYC–SNA. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 28,134 points + $135.42, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (13,470 points + $104.55).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles on points: 10,000 points + $65.86 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on YYC–LAX (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $65.86 | YYC–LAX | 9 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $66.27 | YYC–SNA | 9 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,500 pts + $67.42 | YYC–LAX | 323 |
| United MileagePlus | 12,200 pts + $65.96 | YYC–LAX | 324 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,000 pts + $70.89 | YYC–LAX | 12 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 13,470 pts + $104.55 | YYC–LAX | 320 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $79.50 | YYC–LAX | 7 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $97.23 | YYC–LAX | 151 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $85.53 | YYC–LAX | 302 |
| GOL Smiles | 46,800 pts + taxes not reported | YYC–LAX | 4 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles on points: 28,134 points + $135.42 with Air Canada Aeroplan on YYC–LAX (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 28,134 pts + $135.42 | YYC–LAX | 320 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $60.67 | YYC–LAX | 324 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $197.53 | YYC–LAX | 4 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 38,000 pts + $65.56 | YYC–LAX | 40 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 40,500 pts + $85.53Mixed cabin | YYC–LAX | 162 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,000 pts + $104.54 | YYC–LAX | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 227,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | YYC–LAX | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $65.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YYC–LAX (seen on 40 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $65.56 | YYC–LAX | 40 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $66.27 | YYC–LAX | 9 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 28,826 pts + $138.05Mixed cabin | YYC–LAX | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $66.27 | YYC–LAX | 255 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,000 pts + $67.42 | YYC–LAX | 323 |
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.
Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Calgary (YYC)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,207–1,220 miles (1,942–1,964 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Calgary (YYC) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,000 pts + $65.86Atmos · 9 dates | 28,134 pts + $135.42Aeroplan · 320 dates | 25,000 pts + $65.56AAdvantage · 40 dates |
| Calgary (YYC) to Orange County (SNA) | 10,000 pts + $66.27AAdvantage · 9 dates | 46,000 pts + $91.43Qantas · 19 dates | 35,000 pts + $65.66AAdvantage · 9 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 10,000 points + $65.86 on Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 9 dates.
- Business Class: 28,134 points + $135.42 on Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 320 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $65.56 on Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 40 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | YYC–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $65.86 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | YYC–LAX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,000 pts + $70.99 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YYC–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 28,134 pts + $135.42 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YYC–LAX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $197.53 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YYC–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $66.27 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YYC–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $66.27 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YYC–LAX | United MileagePlus | 32,600 pts + $66.27 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YYC–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 45,000 pts + $67.42 | 6 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 13,000 miles + $70.89 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on YYC–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 7 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $65.86 (4 dates)Atmos | 28,134 pts + $135.42 (19 dates)Aeroplan | 28,826 pts + $138.05 (2 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 10,000 pts + $66.27 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 28,421 pts + $146.62 (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $66.27 (9 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,500 pts + $67.42 (31 dates)SkyMiles | 28,551 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 28,551 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 28,411 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | 28,854 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 13,470 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 28,551 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 39,400 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 28,699 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 28,848 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 28,501 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 13,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 28,686 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 33,100 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| 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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Questions about Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles?
In business class, YYC–LAX with 28,134 points + $135.42 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, YYC–LAX with 10,000 points + $65.86 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Calgary (YYC) and Los Angeles had award space?
YYC–LAX (economy, business class and first class) and YYC–SNA (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 10,000 miles + $66.27 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 15:58 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:23 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 28,134 points + $135.42 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 1, 2026, 14:14 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 9 dates, business class 40 dates, first class 40 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 320 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 9 dates, first class 9 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, first class 323 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 4 dates, business class 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, business class 5 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 302 dates, business class 162 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 13,000 miles + $70.89 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $65.86 with Atmos (10,000 points + $65.86) to $104.55 with Aeroplan (13,470 points + $104.55); in business class from $60.67 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $60.67) to $197.53 with Velocity (37,500 points + $197.53). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles on points?
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 Nov 2026 departures, 10,000 points + $65.86 with Atmos (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 28,134 points + $135.42 with Aeroplan (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.