Economy award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 11 programs for LHR→SAN. Lowest: 21,000 miles + $235.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 308 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 21,000 pts + $235.29
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 11 of 11
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 329
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 22,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on LHR→SAN, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $235.29 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 308 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $300.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 253 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 26,500 pts + $230.24 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 106 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $246.09 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 3 | 322 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $515.30 | 1 stopNonstop from 43,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 1 | 266 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $226.29 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $296.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 207 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $211.76 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 201 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,000 pts + $230.24 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +2 more | 9+ | 319 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $226.09 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $356.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 26,500 pts + $230.24 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $246.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $515.30 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $226.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | 2 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 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
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 22,500 miles; nonstop space on 85 dates.
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: nonstop from 33,000 Avios; nonstop space on 106 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 35,000 points; nonstop space on 99 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 43,500 points; nonstop space on 106 dates.
Best months for economy from LHR to SAN
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 15 | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 17 | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 21,875 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 23 | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 2 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles
- Air France (AF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JetBlue (B6): JetBlue True Blue and United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): United MileagePlus
- Japan Airlines (JL): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- KLM (KL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
- Lufthansa (LH): United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO): United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): United MileagePlus
- Austrian (OS): United MileagePlus
- SAS (SK): Delta SkyMiles
- Brussels Airlines (SN): United MileagePlus
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): United MileagePlus
- TAP Portugal (TP): United MileagePlus
- United Airlines (UA): JetBlue True Blue, United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- WestJet (WS): Delta SkyMiles
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about economy award flights from LHR to SAN
What's the lowest economy award from London Heathrow to San Diego?
21,000 miles + $235.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 308 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on LHR→SAN?
American Airlines AAdvantage (308 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (253 dates), JetBlue True Blue (312 dates), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (106 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (266 dates), United MileagePlus (329 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (328 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (207 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (201 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (319 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from LHR to SAN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 85 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from LHR to 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 May 2027 departures: 21,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.