First class award flights from Reno (RNO) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first award space on 3 programs for RNO→LAX. Lowest: 11,900 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first award space on 312 dates. Nonstop first space was seen via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 11,900 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 312
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 11,900 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first award each program showed on RNO→LAX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 11,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 312 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 242 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 3 | 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 first award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,900 pts + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,900 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 1 | 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 first class award space
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 11,900 miles; nonstop space on 312 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 2 dates.
Best months for first class from RNO to LAX
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,900 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 16 | |
| 11,900 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 11,900 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 11,900 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 11,900 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 11,900 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 28 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 26 | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 19 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 5 |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): 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 | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about first award flights from RNO to LAX
What's the lowest first award from Reno to Los Angeles?
11,900 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed first award space on 312 departure dates (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 06:54 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first award space on RNO→LAX?
Delta SkyMiles (312 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (242 dates) and Virgin Australia Velocity (3 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first award space from RNO to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first award space via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 11,900 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop first space on 312 dates.
Which months had the lowest first award prices from RNO 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 first award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 11,900 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.