Delta SkyMiles award flights from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for SEA→SAN in economy and first class. Lowest first class: 18,600 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 315 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest first class
- 18,600 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 315 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on SEA→SAN in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3,200 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| First | 18,600 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 315 | 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 SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 3,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 3,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 18,600 miles + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 19,900 miles + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 20,200 miles + $5.60 | 4 | 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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 315 of 315 | 100% | |
| First | 315 of 315 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 4,600 (16 dates) | 26,300 (16 dates) | |
| 3,200 (30 dates) | 18,600 (30 dates) | |
| 3,200 (31 dates) | 19,900 (31 dates) | |
| 4,600 (31 dates) | 26,300 (31 dates) | |
| 4,600 (28 dates) | 26,300 (28 dates) | |
| 4,600 (31 dates) | 26,300 (31 dates) | |
| 10,600 (30 dates) | 31,100 (30 dates) | |
| 10,600 (31 dates) | 31,100 (31 dates) | |
| 10,600 (30 dates) | 31,100 (30 dates) | |
| 10,600 (31 dates) | 31,100 (31 dates) | |
| 10,600 (26 dates) | 31,100 (26 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.97 | — | 30,000 pts + $32.97Mixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,125 pts + $29.56 | 32,375 pts + $30.91 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 20,000 pts + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 18,500 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3,200 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 18,600 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,100 pts + $5.60 | 31,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 12,600 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 59,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)
How many miles do you need to fly from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): first class 18,600 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 26,300 miles over 11 months and award space on 315 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in first class (18,600 to 31,100 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)?
In first class, 18,600 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 20:09 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 315 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in economy, and in first class from 18,600 miles.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)?
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: 3,200 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.