Award flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Austin (AUS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for SNA→AUS. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 38,200 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 14,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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SNA to AUS at a glance
- From
- John Wayne/Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States (SNA)
- To
- Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, United States (AUS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), 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 Austin (AUS)
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 | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 181 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 281 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 277 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 329 | See dates |
Not seen in first: 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 | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 19,000 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 34 dates.
Best months to fly SNA to AUS on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (12 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 38,200 · Qantas (23 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 38,200 · Qantas (23 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (23 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (22 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (28 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (31 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 7,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (7 dates) | 14,500 · AAdvantage (2 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 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Santa Ana to Austin award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:44 UTC). In business, 38,200 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 277 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SNA→AUS?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, first 320 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first 329 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 281 dates, business 277 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 181 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SNA to AUS?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 19,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SNA→AUS award prices?
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, 7,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 38,200 points with Qantas (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.