Award flights from Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for SNA→JFK. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK at a glance
- From
- John Wayne/Orange County Airport, Orange County, California, United States (SNA)
- To
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 281 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 37 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 29 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 43,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 305 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 68,400 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 238 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 63,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 52,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 2 | 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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 43,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,600 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 309 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 35,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 12 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 52,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 3 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | — | 32,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 52,800 · Qantas (18 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (22 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (24 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 71,600 · Qantas (1 date) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | — | 32,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 13,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | 52,800 · Qantas (6 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 UTC). In business class, 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 305 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, premium economy 37 dates, business class 305 dates, first class 309 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 322 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 281 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 238 dates, first class 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Orange County (SNA) to New York JFK?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 New York JFK?
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, 12,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 32,500 miles with AAdvantage (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.