Award flights to California
Award space to California
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AwardTool saw award space to California on 1,454 routes in the last 30 days, 873 of them from other countries, on 21 programs. Lowest economy from outside the United States: 6,100 points + $118.89, Nassau (NAS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with TrueBlue. Lowest economy on domestic routes: 3,200 miles + $5.60, Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with SkyMiles.
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- Routes with award space
- 1,454
- Departure airports
- 432
- Lowest economy, international
- 6,100 points + $118.89
- NAS–LAX · TrueBlue
- Lowest business class, international
- 15,000 points + $125.44
- SJD–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest economy, domestic
- 3,200 miles + $5.60
- LAS–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class, domestic
- 13,125 miles + $20.50
- LAS–LAX · Flying Blue
Airports in California with award space
Arrival airports by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes here.
| Airport | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 392 | 13,125 miles + $20.50LAS–LAX · Flying Blue | 3,200 miles + $5.60LAS–LAX · SkyMiles |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 349 | 18,500 miles + $54.30YVR–SFO · AAdvantage | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SFO · Atmos |
| San Diego (SAN) | 187 | 15,000 miles + $21.46LAS–SAN · Flying Blue | 4,000 miles + $5.60LAS–SAN · SkyMiles |
| Sacramento (SMF) | 93 | 19,000 miles + $11.20MIA–SMF · AAdvantage | 3,900 miles + $5.60SEA–SMF · SkyMiles |
| San Jose (SJC) | 89 | 18,500 miles + $54.56YVR–SJC · AAdvantage | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SJC · Atmos |
| Orange County (SNA) | 78 | 19,300 points + $5.60PHX–SNA · Qantas | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SNA · Atmos |
| Ontario (ONT) | 64 | 18,500 miles + $54.56YVR–ONT · AAdvantage | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–ONT · Atmos |
| Palm Springs (PSP) | 47 | 25,000 miles + $11.20JFK–PSP · AAdvantage | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–PSP · Atmos |
| Burbank (BUR) | 38 | 23,000 miles + $110.78SJD–BUR · AAdvantage | 6,500 points + $5.60BOI–BUR · Atmos |
| Oakland (OAK) | 34 | 21,000 points + $5.60PDX–OAK · Qantas | 6,500 points + $5.60SEA–OAK · Atmos |
| Fresno (FAT) | 27 | 25,000 miles + $97.38GDL–FAT · SkyMiles | 6,500 points + $5.60SEA–FAT · Atmos |
| Santa Barbara (SBA) | 26 | 31,500 points + $5.60SEA–SBA · Qantas | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SBA · Atmos |
| Long Beach (LGB) | 8 | 31,500 points + $5.60SEA–LGB · Qantas | 7,200 miles + $5.60SEA–LGB · SkyMiles |
| Monterey (MRY) | 8 | 19,300 points + $5.60PHX–MRY · Qantas | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–MRY · Atmos |
| San Luis Obispo (SBP) | 7 | 57,500 miles + $867.59LHR–SBP · AAdvantage | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SBP · Atmos |
| Santa Rosa (STS) | 5 | — | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–STS · Atmos |
| Carlsbad (CLD) | 1 | — | 8,500 miles + $5.60DEN–CLD · AAdvantage |
| Sacramento (SAC) | 1 | 396,500 miles + $58.83ATH–SAC · AAdvantage | 30,000 miles + $507.33ATH–SAC · AAdvantage |
Award routes to California by origin country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Origin country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (domestic) | 581 | 13,125 miles + $20.50LAS–LAX · Flying Blue | 3,200 miles + $5.60LAS–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Italy | 53 | 57,500 miles + $62.59FCO–LAX · AAdvantage | 12,100 miles + taxes not reportedFCO–LAX · Smiles |
| Mexico | 49 | 15,000 points + $125.44SJD–LAX · Atmos | 7,500 points + $125.44PVR–LAX · Atmos |
| China | 48 | 70,000 miles + $40.93SHA–LAX · AAdvantage | 27,000 miles + $282.04CAN–LAX · Asia Miles |
| India | 46 | 70,000 miles + $820.35DEL–SFO · AAdvantage | 13,000 points + $284.76BLR–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Japan | 42 | 60,000 miles + $57.59NRT–SAN · AAdvantage | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reportedHND–LAX · Privilege Club |
| Spain | 37 | 28,208 miles + $913.53BCN–SAN · Miles & More | 11,100 miles + taxes not reportedBCN–LAX · Smiles |
| United Kingdom | 34 | 34,951 miles + $1,532.53LHR–SAN · Miles & More | 9,000 points + $334.60LHR–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Canada | 32 | 15,000 points + $68.96YVR–LAX · Atmos | 7,100 miles + $55.89YVR–PSP · SkyMiles |
| France | 31 | 49,000 points + $810.00CDG–SFO · Virgin Atlantic | 11,000 points + $264.51CDG–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Germany | 29 | 49,527 miles + $1,035.59FRA–SFO · Miles & More | 12,197 miles + $382.69MUC–LAX · Miles & More |
| Australia | 23 | 80,000 miles + $91.49BNE–LAX · AAdvantage | 25,000 miles + $94.39SYD–SFO · AAdvantage |
| Brazil | 18 | 53,190 miles + $56.81GRU–LAX · LifeMiles | 18,000 miles + $37.03GRU–SFO · AAdvantage |
| Ireland | 13 | 49,498 miles + $973.69DUB–SAN · Miles & More | 13,630 miles + $301.23DUB–SFO · Miles & More |
| Philippines | 13 | 75,000 points + $53.69MNL–SFO · Atmos | 33,000 miles + $96.69MNL–LAX · SkyMiles |
| South Korea | 13 | 60,000 miles + $42.09ICN–SFO · AAdvantage | 20,000 points + $42.09ICN–SAN · Atmos |
| Vietnam | 13 | 85,000 points + $84.09SGN–SFO · Atmos | 27,000 miles + $314.14HAN–SFO · Asia Miles |
| Portugal | 12 | 42,017 miles + $944.59LIS–SFO · Miles & More | 15,000 points + $253.35LIS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Thailand | 12 | 85,000 points + $88.69BKK–LAX · Atmos | 36,000 miles + $90.84BKK–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Croatia | 10 | 57,500 miles + $106.99ZAG–SFO · AAdvantage | 22,500 points + $281.04ZAG–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Greece | 10 | 57,500 miles + $64.19ATH–LAX · AAdvantage | 19,000 miles + $158.40ATH–LAX · Miles&Go |
| Netherlands | 10 | 49,000 points + $771.44AMS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic | 10,800 miles + taxes not reportedAMS–LAX · Smiles |
| Switzerland | 10 | 57,500 miles + $60.59ZRH–LAX · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $266.48ZRH–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Taiwan | 10 | 75,000 points + $61.79TPE–LAX · Atmos | 27,000 miles + $310.70TPE–SFO · Asia Miles |
| Colombia | 9 | 27,500 miles + $115.89BOG–SFO · AAdvantage | 13,500 miles + $115.89BOG–SFO · AAdvantage |
| Indonesia | 9 | 85,000 points + $76.69CGK–LAX · Atmos | 36,114 miles + $316.99CGK–LAX · Etihad Guest |
| New Zealand | 9 | 80,000 miles + $63.93AKL–SFO · AAdvantage | 32,000 miles + $57.43AKL–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Costa Rica | 8 | 20,000 miles + $61.62LIR–SMF · AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $61.26LIR–LAX · AAdvantage |
| Tanzania | 8 | 109,000 miles + $1,434.60DAR–LAX · Skywards | 32,500 points + $641.64JRO–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Turkey | 8 | 45,598 miles + $962.29IST–LAX · Miles & More | 18,750 miles + $217.83IST–SFO · Flying Blue |
| Argentina | 7 | 54,670 miles + $125.53AEP–LAX · LifeMiles | 21,440 miles + $125.53AEP–LAX · LifeMiles |
| Hong Kong | 7 | 75,000 points + $115.99HKG–SFO · Atmos | 23,000 miles + $78.47HKG–SFO · SkyMiles |
| Saudi Arabia | 7 | 62,500 miles + $569.36RUH–LAX · AAdvantage | 27,800 miles + $352.92JED–SFO · Etihad Guest |
| Austria | 6 | 57,500 miles + $82.39VIE–SFO · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $282.72VIE–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Malaysia | 6 | 85,000 points + $108.69KUL–LAX · Atmos | 36,000 points + $498.19KUL–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Morocco | 6 | 57,500 miles + $83.69CMN–LAX · AAdvantage | 18,750 miles + $221.13CMN–LAX · Flying Blue |
| Norway | 6 | 57,500 miles + $81.69OSL–LAX · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $255.86OSL–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Pakistan | 6 | 70,000 miles + $615.73ISB–SFO · AAdvantage | 35,000 miles + $339.29LHE–SFO · Skywards |
| Poland | 6 | 57,500 miles + $946.13WAW–SAN · AAdvantage | 18,750 miles + $214.53WAW–SFO · Flying Blue |
| South Africa | 6 | 75,000 miles + $749.49JNB–LAX · AAdvantage | 14,500 points + $261.68JNB–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 | 70,000 miles + $72.63DXB–SFO · AAdvantage | 27,000 points + $396.19DXB–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Dominican Republic | 5 | 23,000 miles + $93.75PUJ–LAX · AAdvantage | 10,500 miles + $93.75SDQ–LAX · AAdvantage |
| Egypt | 5 | 62,500 miles + $134.58CAI–LAX · AAdvantage | 27,000 points + $388.48CAI–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Cambodia | 4 | 85,000 points + $88.43KTI–LAX · Atmos | 37,500 miles + $62.53KTI–LAX · AAdvantage |
| Kenya | 4 | 85,000 Avios + taxes not reportedNBO–SFO · Privilege Club | 27,000 points + $305.64NBO–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Nigeria | 4 | 75,000 miles + $211.39LOS–LAX · AAdvantage | 27,000 points + $391.09LOS–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Peru | 4 | 27,500 miles + $54.07LIM–LAX · AAdvantage | 13,500 miles + $54.07LIM–LAX · AAdvantage |
| Romania | 4 | 48,121 miles + $915.43OTP–LAX · Miles & More | 18,750 miles + $216.83OTP–SFO · Flying Blue |
| Sweden | 4 | 56,835 miles + $932.09ARN–LAX · Miles & More | 14,000 points + $192.50ARN–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Ecuador | 3 | 27,500 miles + $101.02UIO–SFO · AAdvantage | 13,500 miles + $101.02UIO–LAX · AAdvantage |
| Jordan | 3 | 62,500 miles + $160.23AMM–LAX · AAdvantage | 35,000 miles + $363.46AMM–SFO · Skywards |
Showing 51 of 123 countries, those with the most routes.
Award routes to California
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Routes from elsewhere in the United States are domestic flights; routes within California are not counted.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,800 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 329 dates | 49,000 points + $770.39Virgin Atlantic · 21 dates | 70,000 points + $1,117.59Atmos · 278 dates | Yes | 21 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 13,000 points + $269.52Virgin Atlantic · 156 dates | 49,000 points + $771.44Virgin Atlantic · 24 dates | 67,498 miles + $1,033.59Miles & More · 14 dates | Yes | 20 |
| Athens (ATH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 19,000 miles + $158.40Miles&Go · 79 dates | 57,500 miles + $64.19AAdvantage · 193 dates | 71,717 miles + $973.69Miles & More · 15 dates | Yes | 20 |
| Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO) | 19,000 miles + $158.40Miles&Go · 68 dates | 57,500 miles + $64.29AAdvantage · 170 dates | 74,216 miles + $1,149.49Miles & More · 5 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 32,000 miles + $57.43SkyMiles · 168 dates | 105,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 156 dates · Mixed cabin | 300,000 points + $79.49Atmos · 93 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 16 |
| Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,000 miles + $90.84SkyMiles · 41 dates | 85,000 points + $88.69Atmos · 265 dates | 125,000 points + $86.69Atmos · 261 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 17 |
| Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to San Francisco (SFO) | 37,000 miles + $90.53SkyMiles · 35 dates | 85,000 points + $96.89Atmos · 252 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 points + $102.49Atmos · 280 dates · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 17 |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,100 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 172 dates | 29,896 miles + $906.13Miles & More · 266 dates | 70,000 points + $68.29Atmos · 179 dates | Yes | 20 |
| Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $251.94Virgin Atlantic · 130 dates | 57,500 miles + $48.29AAdvantage · 306 dates | 70,000 points + $68.29Atmos · 267 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,000 points + $459.79Virgin Atlantic · 30 dates | 85,000 points + $111.30Aeroplan · 345 dates | 150,000 miles + $46.89AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 15 |
| Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,200 points + $5.60TrueBlue · 319 dates | 35,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 7 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 323 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 302 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 302 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 302 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 33,687 miles + $158.29Flying Blue · 177 dates | 80,000 miles + $91.49AAdvantage · 299 dates | 175,000 points + $141.49Atmos · 10 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 13 |
| Cancun (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,000 miles + $80.79AAdvantage · 323 dates | 20,000 miles + $80.79AAdvantage · 323 dates | 35,000 points + $106.39Atmos · 295 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates | 25,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 25,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 323 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $311.07Virgin Atlantic · 153 dates | 56,500 points + $708.46Virgin Atlantic · 49 dates | 70,000 points + $1,104.49Atmos · 170 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 27,000 points + $396.19Virgin Atlantic · 114 dates | 70,000 miles + $85.89AAdvantage · 54 dates · Mixed cabin | 115,000 miles + $96.59AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 15 |
| Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) | 27,000 points + $396.19Virgin Atlantic · 83 dates | 70,000 miles + $72.63AAdvantage · 5 dates | 215,000 points + $117.83Atmos · 52 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Dublin (DUB) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 14,962 miles + $315.19Miles & More · 194 dates | 57,500 miles + $42.39AAdvantage · 250 dates | 67,723 miles + $1,080.23Miles & More · 15 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Dublin (DUB) to San Francisco (SFO) | 13,630 miles + $301.23Miles & More · 175 dates | 57,500 miles + $42.59AAdvantage · 232 dates | 67,723 miles + $1,162.63Miles & More · 8 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $365.68Virgin Atlantic · 178 dates | 57,500 miles + $154.29AAdvantage · 309 dates · Mixed cabin | 57,907 miles + $1,041.19Miles & More · 64 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 14,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 127 dates | 49,527 miles + $1,035.59Miles & More · 280 dates | 70,000 points + $173.99Atmos · 307 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,000 miles + $53.59SkyMiles · 201 dates | 70,000 miles + $66.09AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 miles + $58.03AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 17 |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 37,500 miles + $55.49AAdvantage · 231 dates | 85,000 points + $84.09Atmos · 280 dates | 140,000 points + $129.14Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 17 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 23,000 miles + $72.87SkyMiles · 330 dates | 75,000 points + $107.09Atmos · 289 dates · Mixed cabin | 368,260 points + $151.10Aeroplan · 3 dates | Yes | 17 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 23,000 miles + $78.47SkyMiles · 331 dates | 75,000 points + $115.99Atmos · 267 dates | 150,000 miles + $73.19AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 16 |
| Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 40 dates | 35,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 325 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,114 miles + $316.99Etihad Guest · 329 dates | 85,000 points + $76.69Atmos · 204 dates | 200,000 points + $71.29Atmos · 183 dates | Not seen | 17 |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 36,000 points + $498.19Virgin Atlantic · 24 dates | 85,000 points + $90.39Atmos · 187 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 points + $122.19Atmos · 202 dates | Not seen | 16 |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $253.35Virgin Atlantic · 92 dates | 48,740 miles + $916.93Miles & More · 212 dates | 70,000 points + $88.83Atmos · 44 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 18 |
| Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $253.35Virgin Atlantic · 98 dates | 42,017 miles + $944.59Miles & More · 160 dates | 70,000 points + $87.99Atmos · 117 dates | Yes | 17 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,000 points + $334.60Virgin Atlantic · 326 dates | 41,000 points + $970.30Virgin Atlantic · 325 dates | 70,000 points + $434.99Atmos · 324 dates | Yes | 20 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Diego (SAN) | 10,621 miles + $486.79Miles & More · 147 dates | 34,951 miles + $1,532.53Miles & More · 125 dates | 390,000 miles + $426.31SkyMiles · 321 dates | Yes | 15 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,000 points + $334.60Virgin Atlantic · 330 dates | 41,000 points + $1,003.30Virgin Atlantic · 327 dates | 70,000 points + $434.09Atmos · 318 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 13,600 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 186 dates | 29,896 miles + $907.33Miles & More · 207 dates | 70,000 points + $72.69Atmos · 46 dates | Yes | 20 |
| Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $253.07Virgin Atlantic · 116 dates | 57,500 miles + $52.69AAdvantage · 300 dates · Mixed cabin | 70,000 points + $72.59Atmos · 159 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Manila (MNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 33,000 miles + $96.69SkyMiles · 133 dates | 75,000 points + $59.29Atmos · 294 dates · Mixed cabin | 75,000 points + $59.29Atmos · 101 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 36,000 points + $502.49Virgin Atlantic · 83 dates | 75,000 points + $53.69Atmos · 279 dates | 75,000 points + $59.29Atmos · 149 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 37,800 miles + $104.09MileagePlus · 330 dates | 80,000 miles + $92.39AAdvantage · 252 dates | 250,000 points + $140.49Atmos · 3 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 14 |
| Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 38,000 miles + $238.86Asia Miles · 240 dates | 80,000 miles + $110.89AAdvantage · 235 dates | 175,000 points + $140.49Atmos · 265 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 15 |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,100 points + $116.58Club Premier · 330 dates | 20,000 miles + $97.48AAdvantage · 316 dates | 35,000 miles + $103.08MileagePlus · 319 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Mexico City (MEX) to San Francisco (SFO) | 11,500 miles + $102.82AAdvantage · 185 dates | 23,000 miles + $102.82AAdvantage · 185 dates | 35,000 miles + $108.68MileagePlus · 320 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 329 dates | 30,000 miles + $113.55LifeMiles · 1 date | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 316 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $253.18Virgin Atlantic · 79 dates | 57,500 miles + $59.29AAdvantage · 227 dates | 66,375 miles + $974.19Miles & More · 25 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $253.18Virgin Atlantic · 62 dates | 57,500 miles + $53.69AAdvantage · 223 dates | 66,373 miles + $980.93Miles & More · 19 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 miles + $73.31SkyMiles · 319 dates | 25,000 miles + $68.36AAdvantage · 313 dates | 35,000 points + $88.36Atmos · 271 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Mumbai (BOM) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $267.49Virgin Atlantic · 322 dates | 70,000 miles + $61.95AAdvantage · 13 dates · Mixed cabin | 130,000 points + $1,687.55Atmos · 114 dates | Not seen | 15 |
| Munich (MUC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,197 miles + $382.69Miles & More · 327 dates | 57,500 miles + $141.19AAdvantage · 269 dates | 76,471 miles + $1,021.89Miles & More · 86 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $354.92Virgin Atlantic · 147 dates | 57,233 miles + $1,016.29Miles & More · 302 dates | 70,000 points + $154.89Atmos · 313 dates | Yes | 17 |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 26,500 points + $268.03Virgin Atlantic · 232 dates | 70,000 miles + $1,638.65AAdvantage · 231 dates · Mixed cabin | 110,000 points + $118.36Aeroplan · 77 dates | Not seen | 17 |
| New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 18,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 205 dates | 70,000 miles + $820.35AAdvantage · 288 dates | 130,000 points + $1,689.05Atmos · 57 dates | Yes | 15 |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,800 points + $5.60TrueBlue · 320 dates | 32,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 12 |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 12,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Nice (NCE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,480 miles + $364.03Miles & More · 135 dates | 57,500 miles + $195.99AAdvantage · 109 dates | 85,000 points + $215.99Atmos · 81 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 322 dates | 25,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 313 dates | 25,000 miles + $11.20AAdvantage · 322 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,000 points + $264.51Virgin Atlantic · 144 dates | 49,000 points + $810.00Virgin Atlantic · 10 dates | 70,000 points + $242.09Atmos · 121 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 11,582 miles + $364.13Miles & More · 287 dates | 49,000 points + $810.00Virgin Atlantic · 18 dates | 70,000 points + $241.39Atmos · 311 dates | Yes | 17 |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,100 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 172 dates | 57,500 miles + $62.59AAdvantage · 317 dates | 85,000 miles + $104.19AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 19 |
| Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $268.00Virgin Atlantic · 145 dates | 57,500 miles + $68.19AAdvantage · 315 dates · Mixed cabin | 116,375 miles + $1,104.43Miles & More · 27 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 4,600 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 324 dates | 25,000 miles + $32.28Etihad Guest · 259 dates | 20,000 points + $5.60Atmos · 329 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 31,000 points + $35.33Virgin Atlantic · 164 dates | 60,000 miles + $42.09AAdvantage · 281 dates | 95,000 points + $42.09Atmos · 281 dates | Yes | 18 |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 31,000 points + $35.33Virgin Atlantic · 158 dates | 60,000 miles + $42.09AAdvantage · 283 dates | 95,000 points + $42.09Atmos · 285 dates | Yes | 17 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 35,000 miles + $37.59AAdvantage · 298 dates | 85,000 points + $125.40Aeroplan · 332 dates | 150,000 miles + $51.89AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 17 |
| Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 26,452 miles + $352.89Etihad Guest · 329 dates | 85,000 points + $104.49Atmos · 255 dates | 299,300 points + $1,317.37Qantas · 16 dates | Yes | 17 |
| Singapore (SIN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 26,452 miles + $352.89Etihad Guest · 326 dates | 85,000 points + $125.19Atmos · 241 dates | 266,400 points + $1,006.52Qantas · 17 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 16 |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,000 miles + $88.79AAdvantage · 316 dates | 85,000 points + $116.09Atmos · 273 dates | 111,500 miles + $88.79AAdvantage · 30 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 miles + $94.39AAdvantage · 318 dates | 80,000 miles + $106.29AAdvantage · 316 dates · Mixed cabin | 95,000 points + $94.69Atmos · 288 dates | Yes | 15 |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 21,550 miles + $56.81LifeMiles · 161 dates | 53,190 miles + $56.81LifeMiles · 15 dates | 60,000 points + $57.69Atmos · 17 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 31,937 miles + $162.99Flying Blue · 260 dates | 75,000 points + $61.79Atmos · 295 dates | 175,000 points + $67.39Atmos · 274 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) | 27,000 miles + $310.70Asia Miles · 87 dates | 75,000 points + $67.39Atmos · 284 dates · Mixed cabin | 75,000 points + $67.49Atmos · 287 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | 27,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 88 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 281 dates | 80,000 miles + $61.89AAdvantage · 300 dates | 100,000 miles + $61.89AAdvantage · 6 dates | Yes | 17 |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) | 35,000 points + $63.39Atmos · 330 dates | 80,000 miles + $61.89AAdvantage · 311 dates · Mixed cabin | 95,000 miles + $56.29AAdvantage · 5 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 35,000 points + $63.19Atmos · 330 dates | 60,000 miles + $62.99AAdvantage · 302 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 points + $63.19Atmos · 330 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) | 35,000 points + $63.19Atmos · 331 dates | 60,000 miles + $63.19AAdvantage · 301 dates · Mixed cabin | 100,000 miles + $62.99AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 17 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 miles + $67.86AAdvantage · 330 dates | 25,000 miles + $67.86AAdvantage · 330 dates | 25,000 miles + $67.86AAdvantage · 329 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 14 |
| Vienna (VIE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $279.44Virgin Atlantic · 122 dates | 57,500 miles + $76.99AAdvantage · 146 dates | 85,000 points + $1,077.59Atmos · 208 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Vienna (VIE) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $282.72Virgin Atlantic · 139 dates | 57,500 miles + $82.39AAdvantage · 229 dates | 70,000 points + $1,079.39Atmos · 296 dates | Not seen | 16 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $266.48Virgin Atlantic · 121 dates | 57,500 miles + $60.59AAdvantage · 315 dates | 70,000 points + $1,069.79Atmos · 271 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $266.48Virgin Atlantic · 112 dates | 57,500 miles + $60.89AAdvantage · 301 dates · Mixed cabin | 70,000 points + $1,069.79Atmos · 313 dates | Yes | 17 |
Showing the 80 of 1,454 routes with the most award dates.
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 awards by month to California
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 milesLAS–SAN · SkyMiles · 1,273 routes | 15,924 milesARN–SFO · Miles & More · 686 routes | 15,000 pointsSJD–LAX · Atmos · 911 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 871 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 1,347 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 766 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 993 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 942 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 1,271 routes | 14,300 pointsGDL–SFO · Club Premier · 718 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 932 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 902 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 1,231 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 670 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 876 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 839 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 1,072 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 532 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 690 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 734 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 1,105 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 562 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 726 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 766 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 1,023 routes | 15,924 milesARN–SFO · Miles & More · 509 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 663 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 700 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 993 routes | 15,924 milesARN–SFO · Miles & More · 485 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 621 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 652 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 929 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 458 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 614 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 657 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 876 routes | 16,165 milesARN–SFO · Miles & More · 454 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 584 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 595 routes | |
| 4,375 milesLAS–LAX · Flying Blue · 932 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 449 routes | 13,125 milesLAS–LAX · Flying Blue · 582 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 582 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 709 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 300 routes | 15,000 pointsSJD–LAX · Atmos · 416 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 403 routes | |
| 21,422 milesMUC–LAX · Miles & More · 79 routes | 27,768 milesBCN–SFO · Miles & More · 61 routes | 53,190 milesGRU–LAX · LifeMiles · 74 routes | — |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space to California
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1,144 | 14,500 miles + $5.60AUS–LAX · AAdvantage | 7,000 miles + $5.60DEN–LAX · AAdvantage |
| United MileagePlus | 875 | 30,000 miles + $48.96YVR–SFO · MileagePlus | 9,100 miles + $5.60LAS–SFO · MileagePlus |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 826 | 15,000 points + $125.44SJD–LAX · Atmos | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SBP · Atmos |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 720 | 23,125 points + taxes varyYVR–SAN · Aeroplan · nonstop | 10,000 points + $33.07LAS–LAX · Aeroplan |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 704 | 13,125 miles + $20.50LAS–LAX · Flying Blue | 4,375 miles + $16.78LAS–LAX · Flying Blue |
| Delta SkyMiles | 632 | 25,000 miles + $97.38GDL–FAT · SkyMiles | 3,200 miles + $5.60LAS–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 619 | 19,300 points + $5.60PHX–LAX · Qantas | 9,200 points + $5.60PHX–LAX · Qantas |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 584 | 25,000 points + $124.64YVR–SFO · Velocity | 8,500 points + $9.53RNO–SFO · Velocity |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 557 | 24,970 miles + $79.23GUA–LAX · LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60SEA–PSP · LifeMiles |
| GOL Smiles | 541 | 15,800 miles + taxes not reportedPHX–LAX · Smiles | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedLHR–LAX · Smiles |
| Etihad Guest | 473 | 20,000 miles + $28.90LAS–LAX · Etihad Guest | 6,000 miles + $19.45LAS–LAX · Etihad Guest |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 413 | 41,000 points + $1,003.30LHR–SFO · Virgin Atlantic | 7,500 points + $5.60LAS–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 314 | 39,300 points + $97.48MEX–SFO · TrueBlue | 6,100 points + $118.89NAS–LAX · TrueBlue |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 271 | 20,000 Avios + taxes not reportedLAS–SFO · Privilege Club | 9,500 Avios + taxes not reportedPHX–LAX · Privilege Club |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 232 | 85,000 miles + taxes not reportedATH–SFO · Miles&Smiles | 40,000 miles + taxes not reportedIST–LAX · Miles&Smiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 136 | 109,000 miles + $889.04DXB–LAX · Skywards | 32,500 miles + $257.32DXB–SFO · Skywards |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 99 | 28,208 miles + $913.53BCN–SAN · Miles & More | 10,621 miles + $486.79LHR–SAN · Miles & More |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 85 | 190,000 miles + $165.70BCN–SFO · Miles&Go | 19,000 miles + $149.36BCN–SFO · Miles&Go |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 81 | 27,000 miles + $10.19ORD–LAX · Asia Miles | 9,000 miles + $14.78JFK–LAX · Asia Miles |
| SAS EuroBonus | 68 | 60,000 points + $130.49AMS–SFO · EuroBonus | 25,000 points + $157.89FRA–SFO · EuroBonus |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 58 | 29,500 points + $122.13GDL–SFO · Club Premier | 9,000 points + $122.13GDL–LAX · Club Premier |
Departure airports with award space to California
Airports with their own page for this destination, most routes first.
- From Denver (DEN)15 routes
- From Orlando (MCO)15 routes
- From Seattle (SEA)15 routes
- From Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)14 routes
- From Phoenix (PHX)14 routes
- From Austin (AUS)13 routes
- From New York JFK13 routes
- From Chicago O’Hare (ORD)13 routes
- From Portland (PDX)13 routes
- From Boston (BOS)12 routes
- From Newark (EWR)12 routes
- From Fort Lauderdale (FLL)12 routes
- From Honolulu (HNL)12 routes
- From Miami (MIA)12 routes
- From Salt Lake City (SLC)12 routes
- From Atlanta (ATL)11 routes
- From Tokyo Haneda (HND)11 routes
- From Washington Dulles (IAD)11 routes
- From Las Vegas (LAS)11 routes
- From New York LaGuardia (LGA)11 routes
- From London Heathrow (LHR)11 routes
- From Madrid (MAD)11 routes
- From Amsterdam (AMS)10 routes
- From Dublin (DUB)10 routes
- From Houston (IAH)10 routes
- From Maui (OGG)10 routes
- From Philadelphia (PHL)10 routes
- From Barcelona (BCN)9 routes
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)9 routes
- From Washington National (DCA)9 routes
- From Raleigh/Durham (RDU)9 routes
- From Boise (BOI)8 routes
- From Charlotte (CLT)8 routes
- From Detroit (DTW)8 routes
- From Kona (KOA)8 routes
- From Kauai (LIH)8 routes
- From Minneapolis (MSP)8 routes
- From Tampa (TPA)8 routes
- From Nashville (BNA)7 routes
- From Cleveland (CLE)7 routes
- From Columbus (CMH)7 routes
- From Hong Kong (HKG)7 routes
- From Indianapolis (IND)7 routes
- From Kansas City (MCI)7 routes
- From Pittsburgh (PIT)7 routes
- From Baltimore (BWI)6 routes
- From Cincinnati (CVG)6 routes
- From Grand Rapids (GRR)6 routes
- From Jacksonville (JAX)6 routes
- From Omaha (OMA)6 routes
- From Fort Myers (RSW)6 routes
- From San Antonio (SAT)6 routes
- From St. Louis (STL)6 routes
- From Copenhagen (CPH)5 routes
- From New Orleans (MSY)5 routes
- From Norfolk (ORF)5 routes
- From Reno (RNO)5 routes
- From Louisville (SDF)5 routes
- From Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)5 routes
- From Syracuse (SYR)5 routes
- From Albuquerque (ABQ)4 routes
- From Hartford (BDL)4 routes
- From Budapest (BUD)4 routes
- From Buffalo (BUF)4 routes
- From Eugene (EUG)4 routes
- From Jackson Hole (JAC)4 routes
- From Milwaukee (MKE)4 routes
- From Pensacola (PNS)4 routes
- From Panama City (PTY)4 routes
- From Richmond (RIC)4 routes
- From Santiago (SCL)4 routes
- From Singapore (SIN)4 routes
- From Addis Ababa (ADD)3 routes
- From Anchorage (ANC)3 routes
- From Aruba (AUA)3 routes
- From Brussels (BRU)3 routes
- From Bozeman (BZN)3 routes
- From Charleston (CHS)3 routes
- From Colombo (CMB)3 routes
- From Doha (DOH)3 routes
- From Kalispell (FCA)3 routes
- From Guatemala City (GUA)3 routes
- From Steamboat Springs (HDN)3 routes
- From Houston (HOU)3 routes
- From Reykjavik (KEF)3 routes
- From Kathmandu (KTM)3 routes
- From Memphis (MEM)3 routes
- From Malta (MLA)3 routes
- From Missoula (MSO)3 routes
- From Nadi (NAN)3 routes
- From Tahiti (PPT)3 routes
- From Prague (PRG)3 routes
- From Rochester (ROC)3 routes
- From Savannah (SAV)3 routes
- From San Juan (SJU)3 routes
- From Tel Aviv (TLV)3 routes
- From Tulsa (TUL)3 routes
Transferable points to California
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to California, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
- Fly to California with Citi points1,247 routes
- Fly to California with Bilt points1,055 routes
- Fly to California with Amex points995 routes
- Fly to California with Capital One miles976 routes
- Fly to California with Chase points975 routes
- Fly to California with Wells Fargo points808 routes
Questions about award flights to California
What's the lowest economy award to California AwardTool has seen?
From outside the United States, the lowest was 6,100 points + $118.89, Nassau (NAS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with JetBlue TrueBlue, which showed economy award space on that route on 327 departure dates in the last 30 days. On domestic routes from elsewhere in the United States, the lowest was 3,200 miles + $5.60, Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on that route on 313 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest business-class award to California AwardTool has seen?
From outside the United States, the lowest was 15,000 points + $125.44, Los Cabos (SJD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space on that route on 131 departure dates in the last 30 days. On domestic routes from elsewhere in the United States, the lowest was 13,125 miles + $20.50, Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space on that route on 19 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries had award space to California?
United States (domestic) with 581 routes, Italy with 53 routes, Mexico with 49 routes, China with 48 routes, India with 46 routes, Japan with 42 routes, Spain with 37 routes, United Kingdom with 34 routes, Canada with 32 routes, France with 31 routes and 113 other countries, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in California had the most award routes?
Los Angeles (LAX) with 392 routes, San Francisco (SFO) with 349 routes, San Diego (SAN) with 187 routes, Sacramento (SMF) with 93 routes, San Jose (SJC) with 89 routes, Orange County (SNA) with 78 routes, Ontario (ONT) with 64 routes, Palm Springs (PSP) with 47 routes and 10 other airports, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards to California lowest?
Departures in Aug 2027: 13,125 miles LAS to LAX with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, open on 5 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space to California?
American Airlines AAdvantage (1,144 routes), United MileagePlus (875 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (826 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (720 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (704 routes), Delta SkyMiles (632 routes) and 15 other programs. American Airlines AAdvantage had the most routes.