Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for SAN→ATL. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 42,800 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (ATL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Atlanta (ATL)
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 | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 326 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 225 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 211 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.46 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 231 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 305 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 34,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 314 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 309 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 326 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 57,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 314 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 71 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 57,900 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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 18,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 173 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 57,900 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 314 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 42,800 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 42,800 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (6 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (9 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 | — |
| 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 Atlanta (ATL)Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:25 UTC). In business class, 42,800 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:25 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 326 dates, first class 326 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 225 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 318 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 314 dates, first class 314 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 305 dates, business class 309 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 231 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 211 dates, first class 71 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 Atlanta (ATL)?
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, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 42,800 points with Qantas (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.