Economy award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for LAX→SAT. Lowest: 9,800 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 309 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 9,800 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 309
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 9,800 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on LAX→SAT, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 9,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 309 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 258 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 211 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | 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 economy award space
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 9,800 miles; nonstop space on 309 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 243 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 26 dates.
Best months for economy from LAX to SAT
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,800 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 16 | |
| 9,800 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 14,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 14,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 14,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 14,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 14,200 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 20 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 4 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- 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 economy award flights from LAX to SAT
What's the lowest economy award from Los Angeles to San Antonio?
9,800 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 23:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on LAX→SAT?
Delta SkyMiles (309 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (258 dates) and Virgin Australia Velocity (211 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from LAX to SAT?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 9,800 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 309 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from LAX to SAT?
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: 9,800 miles with SkyMiles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.