Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for LAX→SFO. Lowest economy: 3,100 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 17,000 miles + $22.55 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 9,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TrueBlue | 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 |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 575,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 17,000 pts + $22.55 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 296 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 302 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $28.90 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 154 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 23,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 5 | 274 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 330 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 326 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 323 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 15 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 297 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 3,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,000 pts + $22.55 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.94 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 3,100 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 323 dates (13 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 17,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 294 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 9,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 330 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 · Atmos (16 dates) | — | 19,300 · Qantas (13 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 3,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 3,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 880,500 · Smiles (1 date) | 17,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 3,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 3,100 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 575,100 · Smiles (1 date) | 17,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 3,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 804,100 · Smiles (1 date) | 17,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | — | 17,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (10 dates) |
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 TrueBlue | 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 |
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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 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). In business class, 17,000 miles + $22.55 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 296 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 326 dates, first class 326 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 315 dates, first class 17 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 320 dates, business class 10 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 316 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, first class 323 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 158 dates, business class 154 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 324 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 274 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 3,100 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 3,100 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 17,000 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.