Economy award flights from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 13 programs for MIA→LAX. Lowest: 12,500 points + $11.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space on 323 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus and 9 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,500 pts + $11.20
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 13 of 13
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330
- GOL Smiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 13,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MIA→LAX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 13,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 320 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $58.00 | Nonstop | COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 247 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 165 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $21.02 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 162 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 303 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 260 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 274 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 169 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 50,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 330 | See 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. 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.98 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $21.02 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 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 economy award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 17,500 points; nonstop space on 274 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 13,500 miles; nonstop space on 319 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 202 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 22 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 17,500 points; nonstop space on 20 dates.
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: nonstop from 18,500 miles; nonstop space on 69 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 21 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 20,700 points; nonstop space on 271 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 22,000 points; nonstop space on 241 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 26,600 miles; nonstop space on 308 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 28,000 miles; nonstop space on 274 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 50,500 miles; nonstop space on 330 dates.
Best months for economy from MIA to LAX
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 13,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- COPA Airlines (CM): Avianca LifeMiles
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity and JetBlue True Blue
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 True Blue | 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 |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from MIA to LAX
What's the lowest economy award from Miami to Los Angeles?
12,500 points + $11.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 323 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on MIA→LAX?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (323 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (319 dates), United MileagePlus (320 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (247 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (165 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (76 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (162 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (303 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (260 dates), Delta SkyMiles (308 dates), Etihad Guest (274 dates), JetBlue True Blue (169 dates) and GOL Smiles (330 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from MIA to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 13,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 319 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from MIA to LAX?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.