Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for SAN→IAD in economy and business. Lowest economy: 20,700 points + $5.60 (economy space on 282 dates). Lowest business: 43,600 points + $5.60 (business space on 306 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 20,700 points + $5.60
- economy space on 282 dates
- Lowest business
- 43,600 points + $5.60
- business space on 306 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on SAN→IAD in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 282 | See dates | |
| Business | 43,600 points + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 46,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 306 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $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 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.
Best months to fly SAN to IAD with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 20,700 (15 dates) | 43,600 (14 dates) | |
| 20,700 (28 dates) | 43,600 (28 dates) | |
| 20,700 (29 dates) | 43,600 (28 dates) | |
| 20,700 (27 dates) | 43,600 (29 dates) | |
| 20,700 (27 dates) | 43,600 (28 dates) | |
| 20,700 (25 dates) | 43,600 (25 dates) | |
| 20,700 (28 dates) | 43,600 (29 dates) | |
| 20,700 (26 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 20,700 (22 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 20,700 (23 dates) | 43,600 (28 dates) | |
| 20,700 (27 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 20,700 (5 dates) | 43,600 (6 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on SAN–IAD
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | — | 30,000 pts + $32.94 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | 43,000 pts + taxes not reportedLowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from SAN to IAD
What's the lowest Qantas award from San Diego to Washington Dulles?
In economy, 20,700 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 282 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:35 UTC). In business, 43,600 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 306 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop SAN to IAD awards with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy and business, from 23,000 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from SAN to IAD?
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: 20,700 points (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.