Delta SkyMiles award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for SAN→LIH in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 18,300 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 28 dates). Lowest first class: 66,800 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 27 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Nov 13, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 18,300 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 28 dates
- Lowest first class
- 66,800 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 27 dates
In economy, 18,300 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles was the 3rd lowest of the 11 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. With Delta SkyMiles, first class started at 66,800 miles + $5.60, about 3.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (18,300 miles + $5.60).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on SAN→LIH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 18,300 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop |  DL | 9+ | 28 | See dates | |
| First | 66,800 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 8 | 27 | 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 18,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 18,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 18,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 66,800 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 68,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 70,400 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 28 of 28 | 100% | |
| First | 27 of 28 | 96% |
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 21,900 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 70,400 miles + $5.60 (1 date) | |
| 18,300 miles + $5.60 (12 dates) | 66,800 miles + $5.60 (11 dates) | |
| 22,100 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 85,400 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 22,100 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 82,300 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | |
| 21,000 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 75,100 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $44.77 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 35,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 55,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 18,300 pts + $5.60 | — | 66,800 pts + $5.60 |
| GOL Smiles | 51,000 pts + taxes not reported | 359,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $17.30 | 73,400 pts + $17.30Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 22,800 pts + $5.60 | — | 67,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $13.57 | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)
How many miles do you need to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 11, 2026): economy 18,300 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 21,900 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 28 departure dates; first class 66,800 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 75,100 miles (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 27 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (18,300 to 22,100 miles + taxes vary) and first class (66,800 to 85,400 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
In economy, 18,300 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 18:22 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 28 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 07:13 UTC). In first class, 66,800 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 18:22 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 07:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 18,300 miles + $5.60 (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as May 28, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.