Award flights from Miami to San Diego (SAN)
Award space from Miami to San Diego (SAN)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and San Diego (SAN) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–SAN (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 on FLL–SAN (Qantas Frequent Flyer); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–SAN (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–SAN · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 43,600 pts + $5.60
- FLL–SAN · Qantas · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on MIA–SAN (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–SAN · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on MIA–SAN: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–SAN. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 43,600 points + $5.60, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (20,700 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 Miami to San Diego (SAN) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–SAN (seen on 317 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–SAN | 317 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,100 pts + $5.60 | MIA–SAN | 33 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | FLL–SAN | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $11.20 | MIA–SAN | 323 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | FLL–SAN | 23 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $58.00 | MIA–SAN | 21 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–SAN | 263 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.01 | FLL–SAN | 22 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.67 | MIA–SAN | 18 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | MIA–SAN | 197 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | FLL–SAN | 291 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | MIA–SAN | 13 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | FLL–SAN | 14 |
| GOL Smiles | 34,100 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–SAN | 16 |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | FLL–SAN | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to San Diego (SAN) on points: 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on FLL–SAN (seen on 251 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | MIA–SAN | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | FLL–SAN | 251 |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $55.58Mixed cabin | MIA–SAN | 7 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $45.51 | FLL–SAN | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 74,000 pts + taxes not reported | FLL–SAN | 9 |
| GOL Smiles | 95,700 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–SAN | 13 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to San Diego (SAN) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–SAN (seen on 317 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.
Miami to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- San Diego (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 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, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), 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
- 2,263–2,265 miles (3,642–3,645 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Miami and San Diego (SAN), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 6 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego (SAN) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 100,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 1 date | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 5 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 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, Miami to San Diego (SAN)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 317 dates.
- Business Class: 43,600 points + $5.60 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego (SAN) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 251 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–SAN (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 317 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MIA–SAN | Delta SkyMiles | 9,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MIA–SAN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | FLL–SAN | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | FLL–SAN | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SAN | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–SAN | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–SAN | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–SAN | Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $39.11 | 2 | 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 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 8,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–SAN, which showed nonstop space there on 317 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on MIA–SAN, which showed nonstop space there on 5 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–SAN, which showed nonstop space there on 146 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Miami to San Diego (SAN) 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 | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,100 pts + $5.60 (7 dates)SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $11.20 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,200 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)TrueBlue | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Miami to San Diego (SAN) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to San Diego (SAN)?
In business class, FLL–SAN with 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–SAN (United MileagePlus). In economy, MIA–SAN with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Miami and San Diego (SAN) had award space?
MIA–SAN (economy, business class and first class) and FLL–SAN (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Miami to San Diego (SAN)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 317 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:47 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 02:29 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 251 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 11:08 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to San Diego (SAN)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 317 dates, first class 317 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 22 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, first class 320 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 21 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 323 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 33 dates, first class 35 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 13 dates, business class 7 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 16 dates, business class 13 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to San Diego (SAN) on points?
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, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Miami to San Diego (SAN)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $58.00 with LifeMiles (15,000 miles + $58.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy 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 Miami to San Diego (SAN)?
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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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 (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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). 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 Miami to San Diego (SAN) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 43,600 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (30 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with MileagePlus. 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 Miami to San Diego (SAN)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.