Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for SAN→LHR. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $190.80 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 70,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to London Heathrow (LHR)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $190.80 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 70 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,916 pts + $168.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 248 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 24,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 313 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS), WestJet (WS) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 153 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 6 | 324 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 43,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 289 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 9+ | 339 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $25.30 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 207 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.53 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 192 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), KLM (KL) | 7 | 169 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 315 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $253.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 7 | 153 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 233 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $89.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 339 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,900 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 85,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 153 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 57,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $365.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 4 | 167 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,004.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 70,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 5 | 141 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 1 | 338 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 2 | 321 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,504.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 108,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 127 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 99,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 72 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 73 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 323 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,633.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 384,712 pts + $83.61 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $190.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $533.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $733.50 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $29.40 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,004.00 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 384,712 pts + $83.61 | 2 | 2 stops | 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 22,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 136 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 60 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 57,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 64 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop space via American Airlines AAdvantage.
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24,300 · TrueBlue (16 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (21 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (22 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Virgin Atlantic (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 275,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 350,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (4 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| 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 TrueBlue | 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 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $190.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 70 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:07 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 317 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business class 317 dates, first class 32 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 339 dates, premium economy 339 dates, business class 338 dates, first class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 233 dates, business class 141 dates, first class 323 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 207 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 313 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business class 73 dates, first class 326 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 169 dates, business class 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 248 dates, premium economy 153 dates, business class 167 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 London Heathrow (LHR)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.