Award flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)
Award space from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, ONT) and San Antonio (SAT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 on LAX–SAT (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 29,000 points + $5.60 on LAX–SAT (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on LAX–SAT (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,500 pts + $25.60
- LAX–SAT · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 29,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–SAT · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 15,000 pts + $25.60
- LAX–SAT · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–SAT: 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 19,000 points + $13.70 with Virgin Australia Velocity on ONT–SAT. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 29,000 points + $5.60, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (13,800 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) on points: 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–SAT (seen on 27 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | LAX–SAT | 27 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 319 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 11 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,800 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 329 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 16 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 7 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | LAX–SAT | 6 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 262 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,500 pts + $11.02 | LAX–SAT | 25 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | LAX–SAT | 210 |
| GOL Smiles | 22,900 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–SAT | 14 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) on points: 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on LAX–SAT (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 9 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $35.65 | LAX–SAT | 4 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 42,500 pts + $27.20 | LAX–SAT | 16 |
| GOL Smiles | 49,100 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–SAT | 9 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 53,500 pts + $11.20 | LAX–SAT | 45 |
| United MileagePlus | 76,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–SAT | 7 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) on points: 15,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–SAT (seen on 26 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–SAT | 26 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 319 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,400 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 329 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,200 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 16 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–SAT | 200 |
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.
Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, ONT)
- To
- San Antonio (SAT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, 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
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,164–1,209 miles (1,874–1,945 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Antonio (SAT)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and San Antonio (SAT), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) | 7,500 pts + $25.60Atmos · 27 dates | 29,000 pts + $5.60Qantas · 9 dates | 15,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 26 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to San Antonio (SAT) | 19,000 pts + $13.70Velocity · 181 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, Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)
- Economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 27 dates.
- Business Class: 29,000 points + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 9 dates.
- First Class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 26 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–SAT | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–SAT | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–SAT | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $35.65 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SAT | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SAT | American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SAT | Delta SkyMiles | 37,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SAT | United MileagePlus | 56,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SAT | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 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 7,500 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–SAT, which showed nonstop space there on 12 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + $35.65 via Etihad Guest on LAX–SAT, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–SAT, which showed nonstop space there on 6 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $25.60 (14 dates)Atmos | 30,000 pts + $35.65 (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.60 (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)Qantas | 21,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 53,500 pts + $11.20 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | — | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | — | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | — | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | — | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | — | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage |
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 | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)?
In business class, LAX–SAT with 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, LAX–SAT with 7,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and San Antonio (SAT) had award space?
LAX–SAT (economy, business class and first class) and ONT–SAT (economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 23:58 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 17:25 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, business class 45 dates, first class 319 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 27 dates, first class 26 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates, business class 4 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 14 dates, business class 9 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 25 dates, business class 16 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 11 dates, business class 9 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $25.60 with Atmos (7,500 points + $25.60); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $35.65 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $35.65). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: 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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 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), 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), 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 7,500 points + $25.60 with Atmos (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 29,000 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (2 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio (SAT)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.