Economy award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 13 programs for LAX→SFO. Lowest: 3,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 323 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and 10 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 3,100 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 13 of 13
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 3,100 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on LAX→SFO, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 3,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 158 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $17.40 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 269 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 271 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 8,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 313 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 303 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 10,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 5 | 324 | 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 | 3,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,500 pts + $17.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 8,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 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 3,100 miles; nonstop space on 323 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 4,500 points; nonstop space on 330 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 6,000 miles; nonstop space on 158 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 6,500 miles; nonstop space on 253 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 7,000 miles; nonstop space on 326 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 7,500 points; nonstop space on 252 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 8,200 miles; nonstop space on 321 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 8,500 points; nonstop space on 304 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 9,200 points; nonstop space on 295 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 10,000 miles; nonstop space on 296 dates.
- JetBlue True Blue: nonstop from 10,000 points; nonstop space on 303 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 10,000 points; nonstop space on 308 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 10,800 miles; nonstop space on 324 dates.
Best months for economy from LAX to SFO
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 3,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 3,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 3,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 3,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 3,100 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Air Canada Aeroplan
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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from LAX to SFO
What's the lowest economy award from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
3,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on LAX→SFO?
Delta SkyMiles (323 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 dates), Etihad Guest (158 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (269 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (326 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (271 dates), United MileagePlus (321 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (313 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (303 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (320 dates), JetBlue True Blue (316 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (315 dates) and GOL Smiles (324 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from LAX to SFO?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, American Airlines AAdvantage, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 3,100 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 323 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from LAX to SFO?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 3,100 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.