Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for DXB→SAN in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 69,200 points + $241.45 (economy space on 18 dates). Lowest business class: 193,800 points + $756.13 (business-class space on 4 dates). Lowest premium economy: 110,700 points + $642.19 (premium economy space on 8 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 69,200 points + $241.45
- economy space on 18 dates
- Lowest business class
- 193,800 points + $756.13
- business-class space on 4 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 110,700 points + $642.19
- premium economy space on 8 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on DXB→SAN in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 69,200 points + $241.45 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 110,700 points + $642.19 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| Business | 193,800 points + $756.13 | 3 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 4 | 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 | 69,200 points + $241.45 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 69,200 points + $241.45 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 69,200 points + $241.45 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 110,700 points + $642.19 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 140,200 points + $241.45 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 143,200 points + $569.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 193,800 points + $756.13 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 193,800 points + $756.13 | 2 | 3 stops | 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 | 18 of 37 | 48% | |
| Premium Economy | 8 of 37 | 21% | |
| Business | 4 of 37 | 10% |
Best months to fly from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69,200 (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 69,200 (14 dates) | 110,700 (8 dates) | 193,800 (4 dates) | |
| 83,400 (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 Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $169.70 | 159,900 pts + $172.30 | 270,638 pts + $124.30Mixed cabin | 466,500 pts + $131.10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $282.29 | 60,000 pts + $412.29 | 122,000 pts + $596.09 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $92.99 | — | 215,000 pts + $118.19Mixed cabin | 215,000 pts + $118.19LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.99 | 62,500 pts + $104.99 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 72,000 pts + $72.16 | 165,000 pts + $96.66 | — | 420,000 pts + $96.66 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,038 pts + $283.79 | — | 110,000 pts + $260.39LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,200 pts + $241.45 | 110,700 pts + $642.19 | 193,800 pts + $756.13 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $68.79 | 55,000 pts + $77.79Lowest | 220,000 pts + $84.89 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,000 pts + $396.19Lowest | — | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN)
How many points do you need to fly from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 69,200 points + $241.45, with monthly lows of 69,200 points in 2 months and 83,400 points in 1 month, and award space on 18 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); premium economy 110,700 points + $642.19, with award space on 8 departure dates (newest observation Oct 10, 2026); business class 193,800 points + $756.13, with award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 9, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (69,200 to 83,400 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN)?
In economy, 69,200 points + $241.45. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 00:48 UTC for a Nov 2, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:23 UTC). In business class, 193,800 points + $756.13. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 01:53 UTC for a Nov 6, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 01:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Dubai (DXB) 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 Dubai (DXB) 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 Dubai (DXB) 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 Nov 2026 departures: 69,200 points (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.