Award flights from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for SNA→LHR. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $738.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 110,000 points + $1,474.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR) at a glance
- From
- John Wayne/Orange County Airport, Orange County, California, United States (SNA)
- To
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Icelandair (FI), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 33 of 33 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26,000 pts + $319.00 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Icelandair (FI) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), WestJet (WS) | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,500 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 33 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 7 | 30 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 15 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.40 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 12 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 56,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 18 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $538.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $549.00 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +2 more | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 79,890 pts + $162.80 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 82,385 pts + $83.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 91,500 pts + $1,579.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $738.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,004.00Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 8 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 32 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +2 more | 2 | 30 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 127,300 pts + $1,454.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 428,400 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 6 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, 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 | 110,000 pts + $1,474.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 5 | 21 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 143,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $9.00 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 36,000 pts + $414.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $538.00 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $29.40 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 317,269 pts + $48.31 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 195,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 424,500 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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.
Best months to fly from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 99,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 203,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 143,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (11 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 120,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 66,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 81,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 88,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 275,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 50,005 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 159,670 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 394,825 · Aeroplan (5 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 Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)How many miles or points you need from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 21,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $538.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $738.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 110,000 points + $1,474.00; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)
What's the lowest Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:18 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $738.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 33 dates, first class 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 33 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 32 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 20 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 20 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 10 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 9 dates, first class 21 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 18 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 13 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
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 Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
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 Aug 2027 departures, 21,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.