Award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for MEM→LAX. Lowest economy: 15,100 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest first: 44,900 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest premium economy: 71,900 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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MEM to LAX at a glance
- From
- Memphis International, Memphis, United States (MEM)
- To
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 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 Los Angeles (LAX)
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 | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 314 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 229 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 173 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 71,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 259 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 245,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 44,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 101,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 71,900 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | 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 15,100 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 220 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 44,900 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 220 dates.
Best months to fly MEM to LAX on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | 245,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 44,900 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (20 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 76,500 · SkyMiles (27 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | 71,900 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | — | 44,900 · SkyMiles (25 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | — | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 MEM to LAXQuestions about MEM to LAX award flights
What's the lowest Memphis to Los Angeles award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Sep 29, 2026, 17:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MEM→LAX?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 314 dates, premium economy 259 dates, business 1 date, first 314 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 173 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 229 dates, first 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MEM to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,100 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MEM→LAX award prices?
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, 15,100 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates); in premium economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 71,900 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.