Economy award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 9 programs for RDU→LAX. Lowest: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 319 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and 3 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 9 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 326
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 8,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on RDU→LAX, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 12,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 16,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $25.60 | 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
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 8,000 miles; nonstop space on 319 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 17,500 points; nonstop space on 267 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 23,100 miles; nonstop space on 321 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 44 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 20,700 points; nonstop space on 263 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 28,000 miles; nonstop space on 267 dates.
Best months for economy from RDU to LAX
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JetBlue (B6): JetBlue True Blue and United MileagePlus
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): JetBlue True Blue, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from RDU to LAX
What's the lowest economy award from Raleigh/Durham to Los Angeles?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on RDU→LAX?
American Airlines AAdvantage (319 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (326 dates), JetBlue True Blue (316 dates), United MileagePlus (317 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (189 dates), Delta SkyMiles (321 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (185 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (310 dates) and Etihad Guest (298 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from RDU to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award was 8,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 319 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from RDU 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 Jan 2027 departures: 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.