Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for SAN→AKL. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $38.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 136,500 miles + $38.10 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 400,000 points + $58.00 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 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), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Fiji Airways (FJ), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 51 of 56 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 Auckland (AKL)
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 | 35,000 pts + $38.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 51 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) +1 more | 3 | 28 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 54,700 pts + $71.10 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ) +1 more | 2 | 24 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 45 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $108.01 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $38.40 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 107,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JQ | 2 | 17 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $38.10 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 76,500 pts + $38.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 47 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 160,000 pts + $38.80 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 171,508 pts + $80.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 136,500 pts + $38.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 48 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 409,193 pts + $80.71Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 28 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $38.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 400,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 425,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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 | 35,000 pts + $38.10 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 68,900 pts + $67.10 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 749,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 76,500 pts + $38.10 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $44.40 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 440,000 pts + $38.40 | 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 San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68,900 · Qantas (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 154,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 440,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 136,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)How many miles or points you need from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $38.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $38.10; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 136,500 miles + $38.10; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 400,000 points + $58.00; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $38.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 02:16 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 51 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 14:35 UTC). In business class, 136,500 miles + $38.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 02:16 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 48 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 14:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 51 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business class 48 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 31 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 28 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 28 dates, premium economy 7 dates, first class 14 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 35 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 35 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 17 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 24 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 45 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 42 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (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 San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)?
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, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 136,500 miles with AAdvantage (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.