Economy award flights from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow (LHR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 13 programs for SAN→LHR. Lowest: 15,000 points + $190.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space on 70 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 15,000 pts + $190.80
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Programs with space
- 13 of 13
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 339
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 22,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on SAN→LHR, sorted by points.
| 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 True Blue | 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $190.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,916 pts + $168.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 24,300 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $349.00 | 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.
Nonstop economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 22,500 miles; nonstop space on 136 dates.
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: nonstop from 33,000 Avios; nonstop space on 153 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 35,000 points; nonstop space on 156 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 43,500 points; nonstop space on 160 dates.
Best months for economy from SAN to LHR
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,300 pts + taxes not reported | JetBlue True Blue | 16 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 9 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 8 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Air Canada (AC): Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Air France (AF): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JetBlue (B6): JetBlue True Blue and United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- KLM (KL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest
- Lufthansa (LH): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- SWISS (LX): United MileagePlus
- United Airlines (UA): JetBlue True Blue, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- WestJet (WS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
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 True Blue | 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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Questions about economy award flights from SAN to LHR
What's the lowest economy award from San Diego to London Heathrow?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on SAN→LHR?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (70 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (317 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (248 dates), JetBlue True Blue (313 dates), Delta SkyMiles (326 dates), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (153 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (324 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (289 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (339 dates), United MileagePlus (321 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (207 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (192 dates) and Etihad Guest (169 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from SAN to LHR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 136 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from SAN to LHR?
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 Feb 2027 departures: 15,000 points with Virgin (22 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.