Award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SJC→LAX. Lowest economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 21,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 12,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) at a glance
- From
- San José Mineta International Airport, San Jose, California, United States (SJC)
- To
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles (LAX)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 313 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 5,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 302 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 10,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 291 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 303 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 293 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 6 | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 313 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 291 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 305 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 313 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 21,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 278 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 12,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 314 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (10 dates) | 13,700 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 4,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (26 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 4,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (18 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (26 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (28 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 4,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (28 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (30 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (31 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (27 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (31 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (31 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | 21,000 · Qantas (7 dates) | 12,500 · Atmos (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)Questions about award flights from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
What's the lowest San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:43 UTC). In business class, 21,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 293 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 291 dates, first class 291 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 325 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, first class 313 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 303 dates, business class 293 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 302 dates, first class 305 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: 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 Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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 with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 21,000 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.