Award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for RDU→LAX. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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RDU to LAX at a glance
- From
- Raleigh-Durham International, Raleigh/Durham, United States (RDU)
- To
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 12,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 317 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 16,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,100 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 185 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 310 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 298 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 59,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 295 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 317 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 316 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 43,000 pts + $54.23 | 1 stopNonstop from 50,000 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 273 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 290 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 254 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 245,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 6 | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 47,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 50,900 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 321 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 58,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 317 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest and 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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $55.58 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 47,400 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 58,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 8,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 319 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 43,600 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 30 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 19,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 319 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly RDU to LAX on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 78,400 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (4 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 59,800 · Qantas (8 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (3 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (29 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (22 dates) | 29,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | 28,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (29 dates) | 24,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 75,100 · SkyMiles (1 date) | 29,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (5 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 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
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Search RDU to LAXQuestions about RDU to LAX award flights
What's the lowest Raleigh/Durham to Los Angeles award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:49 UTC). In business, 19,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 316 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:49 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on RDU→LAX?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 319 dates, business 316 dates, first 319 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, first 319 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 189 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 316 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 295 dates, business 2 dates, first 321 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 298 dates, business 273 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 310 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business 290 dates, first 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 317 dates, premium economy 317 dates, business 254 dates, first 317 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from RDU to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest RDU→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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 19,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.