Award flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)
Award space from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–LAX (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 13,562 miles + $22.55 on SJC–LAX (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 9,000 points + $25.60 on SFO–LAX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 115,700 pts + taxes not reported
- SFO–LAX · Smiles
- Lowest business class
- 13,562 pts + $22.55
- SJC–LAX · Flying Blue
- Lowest first class
- 9,000 pts + $25.60
- SFO–LAX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–LAX: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on SJC–LAX. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 13,562 miles + $22.55, about 2.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (5,250 miles + $17.40).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on SFO–LAX (seen on 323 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | SFO–LAX | 328 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,250 pts + $17.40 | SJC–LAX | 33 |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | SFO–LAX | 33 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 316 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | SJC–LAX | 300 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.66 | SFO–LAX | 325 |
| United MileagePlus | 8,600 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 79 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 284 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–LAX | 81 |
| GOL Smiles | 9,700 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–LAX | 319 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $33.21 | SFO–LAX | 327 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 324 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 50 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points: 115,700 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on SFO–LAX (seen on 19 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 115,700 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–LAX | 19 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points: 13,562 miles + $22.55 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SJC–LAX (seen on 32 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 13,562 pts + $22.55 | SJC–LAX | 32 |
| GOL Smiles | 17,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–LAX | 280 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 275 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–LAX | 76 |
| Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $28.90 | SFO–LAX | 28 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 6 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points: 9,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–LAX (seen on 328 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–LAX | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,400 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 323 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 316 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.66 | SFO–LAX | 9 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | SJC–LAX | 303 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–LAX | 79 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21 | SFO–LAX | 17 |
| GOL Smiles | 257,600 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–LAX | 1 |
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.
San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 308–337 miles (496–543 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles (LAX)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Los Angeles (LAX), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 323 dates | 115,700 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 19 dates | 14,875 pts + $22.55Flying Blue · 78 dates | 9,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 328 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 32 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 32 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 309 dates | — | 13,562 pts + $22.55Flying Blue · 32 dates | 12,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 325 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)
- Economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 323 dates.
- Premium Economy: 115,700 miles on San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) with GOL Smiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 19 dates.
- Business Class: 13,562 miles + $22.55 on San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed business-class award space there on 32 dates.
- First Class: 9,000 points + $25.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 328 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SJC–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–LAX | GOL Smiles | 495,200 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SJC–LAX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $17.00 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–LAX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.66 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–LAX | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,000 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on SFO–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (14 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 13,562 miles + $22.55 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SJC–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 32 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 9,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 328 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)SkyMiles | 518,200 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Smiles | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Smiles | 9,000 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)SkyMiles | 584,800 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 15,500 pts + $17.00 (15 dates)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 115,700 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Smiles | 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 128,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Smiles | 17,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 564,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 13,562 pts + $22.55 (5 dates)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 483,700 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 17,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Smiles | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Smiles | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | 15,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | — | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos |
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.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)?
In business class, SJC–LAX with 13,562 miles + $22.55 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). In economy, SFO–LAX with 4,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Los Angeles (LAX) had award space?
SFO–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–LAX (economy and first class) and SJC–LAX (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 18:08 UTC for a Dec 1, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 323 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:00 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 13,562 miles + $22.55 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:23 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, first class 316 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 327 dates, first class 17 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 328 dates, first class 328 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 324 dates, business class 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 50 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 323 dates, first class 323 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 33 dates, business class 28 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 280 dates, first class 1 date) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (4,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.21 with Aeroplan (10,000 points + $33.21); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (19,300 points + $5.60) to $28.90 with Etihad Guest (20,000 miles + $28.90). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 (5:3), 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). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX) on points?
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, 4,000 miles + $5.60 with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 13,562 miles + $22.55 with Flying Blue (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.