Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for LAX→UKB. Lowest economy: 55,000 points + $33.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 300,000 points + $48.50 (Alaska Atmos Rewards); mixed cabin from 250,000 miles + $10.80 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 175,000 points + $33.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 55,000 points + $33.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, against 60,500 miles + $45.90 with United MileagePlus, the next-lowest program. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 300,000 points + $48.50, about 5.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,000 points + $33.00).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $33.00 | 2 stops |  AS JX KE | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $45.90 | 2 stops |  BR CA HO NH+1 | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 63,232 pts + $87.61 | 3 stops |  ACNH UA | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 126,800 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops |  DLKE | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 170,000 pts + $11.20 | 3 stops | BRCAHONH+1 | 6 | 11 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 170,000 pts + $48.50 | 2 stops | ASJX | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 173,300 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops | DLKE | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 180,140 pts + $81.81 | 3 stops | ACNHUA | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 250,000 pts + $10.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | BRCAHONH+2 | 6 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 286,671 pts + $81.51Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACNHUA | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 300,000 pts + $48.50 | 2 stops | ASJX | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 175,000 pts + $33.00 | 2 stops | ASJXKE | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 305,100 pts + $13.10Mixed cabin | 2 stops | DLKE | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus.
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.
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Kobe Airport, Kobe, Japan (UKB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Juneyao Airlines (HO), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 11 of 11 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,722 miles (9,209 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kobe (UKB)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $9.80 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 172,200 pts + $16.80 | 6 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 286,671 pts + $81.51Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.70 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 305,100 pts + $13.10Mixed cabin | 1 | 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.
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $33.00; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 170,000 miles + $11.20; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 300,000 points + $48.50, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 250,000 miles + $10.80 with United MileagePlus; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 175,000 points + $33.00; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 55,000 points + $33.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 05:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 300,000 points + $48.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 20, 2026, 21:39 UTC for a Dec 12, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 05:19 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 250,000 miles + $10.80 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 8 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 8 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 5 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 2 dates, premium economy 2 dates, first class 5 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 11 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 11 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air and Air China. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $13.00 with SkyMiles (126,800 miles + $13.00) to $87.61 with Aeroplan (63,232 points + $87.61). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days, Delta SkyMiles about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Mar 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.