Award flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles
Award space from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Lisbon (LIS) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $256.82 on LIS–LAX (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 48,740 miles + $945.09 on LIS–LAX (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $87.89 on LIS–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $256.82
- LIS–LAX · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,015 pts + $504.79
- LIS–LAX · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 48,740 pts + $945.09
- LIS–LAX · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 70,000 pts + $87.89
- LIS–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LIS–LAX: 15,000 points + $256.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $68.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LIS–BUR. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 48,740 miles + $945.09, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $266.79).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points: 15,000 points + $256.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LIS–LAX (seen on 107 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $256.82 | LIS–LAX | 107 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $213.09 | LIS–LAX | 288 |
| GOL Smiles | 19,200 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–LAX | 156 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $67.79 | LIS–LAX | 272 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 25,000 pts + $266.79 | LIS–LAX | 243 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 29,000 pts + $132.62 | LIS–LAX | 116 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $63.59 | LIS–LAX | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $87.79 | LIS–LAX | 255 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $138.10 | LIS–LAX | 332 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $67.79 | LIS–LAX | 287 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $70.94 | LIS–LAX | 279 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $88.53 | LIS–LAX | 154 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $276.56 | LIS–LAX | 11 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $63.17 | LIS–LAX | 126 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $329.23 | LIS–LAX | 212 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–LAX | 142 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–LAX | 234 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,900 pts + $84.49 | LIS–LAX | 74 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $95.69 | LIS–LAX | 176 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points: 33,015 miles + $504.79 with Lufthansa Miles & More on LIS–LAX (seen on 219 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 33,015 pts + $504.79 | LIS–LAX | 219 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $401.83 | LIS–LAX | 80 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $309.29 | LIS–LAX | 288 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $73.69 | LIS–LAX | 255 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $87.89 | LIS–LAX | 78 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $63.59 | LIS–LAX | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $67.79 | LIS–LAX | 286 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $315.03 | LIS–LAX | 7 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 66,119 pts + $146.80 | LIS–LAX | 329 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 89,900 pts + $1,072.31 | LIS–LAX | 115 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 120,000 pts + $70.94 | LIS–LAX | 275 |
| GOL Smiles | 147,700 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–LAX | 45 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points: 48,740 miles + $945.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More on LIS–LAX (seen on 231 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 48,740 pts + $945.09 | LIS–LAX | 231 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $68.09Mixed cabin | LIS–LAX | 269 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $107.39 | LIS–LAX | 191 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $100.83 | LIS–LAX | 2 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 82,500 pts + $447.69 | LIS–LAX | 288 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $66.59Mixed cabin | LIS–LAX | 287 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $131.40 | LIS–LAX | 330 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 93,000 pts + $404.21 | LIS–LAX | 7 |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $96.39Mixed cabin | LIS–LAX | 21 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $987.14 | LIS–LAX | 103 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $463.39 | LIS–LAX | 5 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LIS–LAX | 2 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | LIS–LAX | 234 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 199,000 pts + $146.62 | LIS–LAX | 113 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 335,000 pts + $70.94 | LIS–LAX | 279 |
| GOL Smiles | 525,300 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LIS–LAX | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points: 70,000 points + $87.89 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LIS–LAX (seen on 67 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $87.89 | LIS–LAX | 67 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $67.79 | LIS–LAX | 207 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 217,696 pts + $146.30Mixed cabin | LIS–LAX | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,310.44 | LIS–LAX | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 335,000 pts + $70.94 | LIS–LAX | 279 |
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.
Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Lisbon (LIS)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 19 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 24 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,663–5,677 miles (9,114–9,137 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Lisbon (LIS) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 pts + $256.82Virgin Atlantic · 107 dates | 33,015 pts + $504.79Miles & More · 219 dates | 48,740 pts + $945.09Miles & More · 231 dates | 70,000 pts + $87.89Atmos · 67 dates |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Burbank (BUR) | 22,500 pts + $68.09AAdvantage · 8 dates | 40,000 pts + $68.09AAdvantage · 8 dates | 57,500 pts + $73.69AAdvantage · 8 dates · Mixed cabin | — |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Orange County (SNA) | 22,500 pts + $73.59AAdvantage · 7 dates | 40,000 pts + $73.59AAdvantage · 5 dates | 214,000 pts + $73.59AAdvantage · 7 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.
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 observed by cabin, Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 15,000 points + $256.82 on Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 107 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,015 miles + $504.79 on Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 219 dates.
- Business Class: 48,740 miles + $945.09 on Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 231 dates.
- First Class: 70,000 points + $87.89 on Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 67 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LIS–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $258.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LIS–LAX | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 29,000 pts + $132.73 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LIS–LAX | Lufthansa Miles & More | 33,015 pts + $527.49 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LIS–LAX | Lufthansa Miles & More | 48,740 pts + $976.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LIS–LAX | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 199,000 pts + $146.74 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LIS–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $87.99 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LIS–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 217,696 pts + $146.30Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LIS–LAX | United MileagePlus | 223,000 pts + $73.49 | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 29,000 miles + $132.62 via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go on LIS–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 116 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 199,000 miles + $146.62 via TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go on LIS–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 113 dates.
Best months to fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $258.05 (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + $527.49 (12 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + $976.69 (14 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $87.99 (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $258.67 (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 34,003 pts + $523.89 (23 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + $960.39 (27 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $88.19 (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 33,015 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 34,003 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles & More | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles&Go | 34,003 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 304,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 44,072 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 34,003 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 48,740 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 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. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles?
In business class, LIS–LAX with 48,740 miles + $945.09 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, LIS–LAX with 15,000 points + $256.82 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Lisbon (LIS) and Los Angeles had award space?
LIS–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), LIS–BUR (economy, premium economy and business class) and LIS–SNA (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $256.82 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 16:50 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 107 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:24 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 48,740 miles + $945.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 03:48 UTC for a Dec 28, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 231 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles?
19 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 272 dates, premium economy 255 dates, business class 269 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 332 dates, premium economy 329 dates, business class 330 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 255 dates, premium economy 78 dates, business class 191 dates, first class 67 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 154 dates, business class 2 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 74 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 11 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 279 dates, premium economy 275 dates, business class 279 dates, first class 279 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 176 dates, business class 21 dates) and 11 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via GOL Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 29,000 miles + $132.62 with TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $63.17 with Velocity (42,000 points + $63.17) to $329.23 with Qantas (42,800 points + $329.23); in business class from $66.59 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $66.59 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $987.14 with Qantas (113,900 points + $987.14). GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles on points?
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 May 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 48,740 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.