Award flights from New York JFK to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for JFK→SAN. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 32,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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JFK to SAN at a glance
- From
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
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 | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,700 pts | JetBlue (B6) | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 8 | 330 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 156 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,250 pts + $21.41 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 224 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 250 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 28,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 292 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 71,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 267 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 33 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 73,400 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 261 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $46.57 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 8 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 74,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 165,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 65,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 47,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 51,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 319 | See dates |
Not seen in first: JetBlue True Blue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 71,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $11.20 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 74,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 51,700 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 330 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 73,400 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 9 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 47,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 330 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly JFK to SAN on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | 59,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (24 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (21 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (24 dates) | 59,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 71,400 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | 59,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 90,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 90,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 32,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 90,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 59,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | 62,900 · Qantas (7 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest New York JFK to San Diego award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:07 UTC). In business, 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 33 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on JFK→SAN?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business 33 dates, first 320 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first 330 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 319 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 267 dates, business 3 dates, first 319 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 224 dates, business 8 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 292 dates, business 261 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 156 dates, business 53 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 250 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from JFK to SAN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest JFK→SAN 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 32,500 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.