Award flights to California
AwardTool saw award space to California on 607 routes in the last 30 days, 169 of them from other countries, on 21 programs. Lowest economy from outside the United States: 7,000 miles + $98.56, Los Cabos (SJD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with SkyMiles.
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- Routes with award space
- 607
- Departure airports
- 172
- Lowest economy, international
- 7,000 miles + $98.56
- SJD–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class, international
- 15,000 points + $125.44
- SJD–LAX · Atmos
- Lowest economy, domestic
- 3,200 miles + $5.60
- LAS–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class, domestic
- 14,500 miles + $5.60
- AUS–LAX · AAdvantage
Airports in California with award space
Arrival airports by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes here.
| Airport | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 148 | 14,500 miles + $5.60AUS–LAX · AAdvantage | 3,200 miles + $5.60LAS–LAX · SkyMiles |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 141 | 19,300 points + $5.60LAS–SFO · Qantas | 3,600 miles + $5.60SEA–SFO · SkyMiles |
| San Diego (SAN) | 74 | 18,500 miles + $54.46YVR–SAN · AAdvantage | 4,000 miles + $5.60LAS–SAN · SkyMiles |
| Sacramento (SMF) | 48 | 19,000 miles + $11.20MIA–SMF · AAdvantage | 3,900 miles + $5.60SEA–SMF · SkyMiles |
| Orange County (SNA) | 47 | 19,300 points + $5.60PHX–SNA · Qantas | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SNA · Atmos |
| San Jose (SJC) | 34 | 20,000 miles + $111.04GDL–SJC · AAdvantage | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SJC · Atmos |
| Palm Springs (PSP) | 31 | 28,000 points + $67.28YVR–PSP · Velocity | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–PSP · Atmos |
| Ontario (ONT) | 24 | — | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–ONT · Atmos |
| Santa Barbara (SBA) | 22 | 51,400 miles + taxes varyDFW–SBA · Smiles · nonstop | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SBA · Atmos |
| Fresno (FAT) | 15 | 25,000 miles + $97.38GDL–FAT · SkyMiles | 6,500 points + $5.60SEA–FAT · Atmos |
| Burbank (BUR) | 7 | — | 6,500 points + $5.60BOI–BUR · Atmos |
| San Luis Obispo (SBP) | 6 | — | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SBP · Atmos |
| Oakland (OAK) | 4 | 21,000 points + $5.60PDX–OAK · Qantas | 6,500 points + $5.60PDX–OAK · Atmos |
| Monterey (MRY) | 3 | — | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–MRY · Atmos |
| Santa Rosa (STS) | 3 | — | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–STS · Atmos |
Award routes to California by origin country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Origin country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (domestic) | 438 | 14,500 miles + $5.60AUS–LAX · AAdvantage | 3,200 miles + $5.60LAS–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Canada | 23 | 15,000 points + $68.86YVR–LAX · Atmos | 7,100 miles + $55.89YVR–PSP · SkyMiles |
| Mexico | 21 | 15,000 points + $125.44SJD–LAX · Atmos | 7,000 miles + $98.56SJD–LAX · SkyMiles |
| China | 14 | 85,000 points + $111.30PEK–LAX · Aeroplan | 33,250 miles + $292.03PVG–SFO · Flying Blue |
| Australia | 8 | 80,000 miles + $96.59SYD–SFO · AAdvantage | 25,000 miles + $94.79SYD–SFO · AAdvantage |
| Japan | 7 | 60,000 miles + $57.49KIX–LAX · AAdvantage | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reportedHND–LAX · Privilege Club |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 41,000 points + $970.30LHR–LAX · Virgin Atlantic | 9,000 points + $334.73LHR–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Germany | 5 | 49,527 miles + $1,033.19FRA–SFO · Miles & More | 12,197 miles + $381.59MUC–LAX · Miles & More |
| Switzerland | 5 | 57,500 miles + $60.69ZRH–LAX · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $266.73ZRH–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| France | 4 | 49,000 points + $807.72CDG–LAX · Virgin Atlantic | 11,000 points + $264.51CDG–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| India | 4 | 70,000 miles + $1,663.25DEL–SFO · AAdvantage | 13,000 points + $267.49BOM–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Italy | 4 | 57,500 miles + $62.59FCO–LAX · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $267.77FCO–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Poland | 4 | 60,000 points + $61.09WAW–LAX · EuroBonus | 30,000 points + $61.09WAW–LAX · EuroBonus |
| Spain | 4 | 57,500 miles + $48.39MAD–LAX · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $251.70BCN–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 50,000 points + $93.37SJO–LAX · Atmos | 15,000 points + $67.77SJO–LAX · Atmos |
| New Zealand | 3 | 80,000 miles + $69.39AKL–LAX · AAdvantage | 32,000 miles + $57.55AKL–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Panama | 3 | 35,000 points + $143.45PTY–LAX · Aeroplan | 20,000 miles + $77.44PTY–SFO · MileagePlus |
| South Korea | 3 | 60,000 miles + $42.09ICN–SFO · AAdvantage | 20,000 points + $42.09ICN–SFO · Atmos |
| Taiwan | 3 | 75,000 points + $62.09TPE–LAX · Atmos | 31,500 miles + $149.83TPE–ONT · Flying Blue |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 90,000 miles + $598.29DXB–SFO · Flying Blue | 27,000 points + $396.19DXB–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Austria | 2 | 57,500 miles + $82.39VIE–SFO · AAdvantage | 15,000 points + $282.49VIE–SFO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Brazil | 2 | 53,190 miles + $56.81GRU–LAX · LifeMiles | 21,550 miles + $56.81GRU–LAX · LifeMiles |
| Colombia | 2 | 60,500 miles + $113.59BOG–LAX · MileagePlus | 23,500 points + $569.76BOG–SAN · Velocity |
| Denmark | 2 | 56,500 points + $703.46CPH–LAX · Virgin Atlantic | 14,000 points + $253.98CPH–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 75,000 points + $116.19HKG–LAX · Atmos | 20,000 miles + $72.87HKG–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Ireland | 2 | 70,000 points + $62.39DUB–LAX · Atmos | 27,500 points + $67.99DUB–SFO · Atmos |
| Israel | 2 | 230,300 miles + taxes varyTLV–SFO · MileagePlus · nonstop | 40,000 miles + $58.06TLV–SFO · MileagePlus |
| Malaysia | 2 | 85,000 points + $116.89KUL–SFO · Atmos | 37,500 miles + $54.69KUL–SFO · AAdvantage |
| Netherlands | 2 | 49,000 points + $772.11AMS–SFO · Virgin Atlantic | 10,600 miles + taxes not reportedAMS–LAX · Smiles |
| Portugal | 2 | 60,000 miles + $452.99LIS–LAX · Flying Blue | 18,750 miles + $217.33LIS–LAX · Flying Blue |
| Qatar | 2 | 70,000 miles + $61.94DOH–SFO · AAdvantage | 35,000 Avios + taxes not reportedDOH–LAX · Privilege Club |
| Singapore | 2 | 85,000 points + $111.59SIN–LAX · Atmos | 26,452 miles + $353.09SIN–SFO · Etihad Guest |
| Thailand | 2 | 85,000 points + $88.69BKK–LAX · Atmos | 36,000 miles + $90.84BKK–LAX · SkyMiles |
| Turkey | 2 | 69,000 miles + $75.11IST–LAX · LifeMiles | 40,000 miles + taxes not reportedIST–LAX · Miles&Smiles |
| Bahamas | 1 | — | 16,500 points + $118.89NAS–LAX · TrueBlue |
| Belize | 1 | — | 19,000 points + $92.14BZE–LAX · Velocity |
| Cambodia | 1 | 360,000 miles + $65.29SAI–SFO · MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 60,000 miles + $93.49SAI–SFO · MileagePlus |
| Chile | 1 | 95,000 points + $78.54SCL–LAX · Virgin Atlantic | 30,000 points + $69.19SCL–LAX · Atmos |
| El Salvador | 1 | — | 19,000 points + $271.93SAL–LAX · Velocity |
| Finland | 1 | 57,500 miles + $40.39HEL–LAX · AAdvantage | 22,500 miles + $40.39HEL–LAX · AAdvantage |
Showing 40 of 48 countries, those with the most routes.
Award routes to California
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Routes from elsewhere in the United States are domestic flights; routes within California are not counted.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,600 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 321 dates | 49,000 points + $718.44Virgin Atlantic · 21 dates | 85,000 miles + $151.69AAdvantage · 6 dates | Yes | 17 |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 13,000 points + $269.74Virgin Atlantic · 159 dates | 49,000 points + $772.11Virgin Atlantic · 26 dates | 70,000 points + $1,117.59Atmos · 310 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 323 dates | 25,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 37 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 323 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 12 |
| Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 32,000 miles + $57.55SkyMiles · 168 dates | 80,000 miles + $69.39AAdvantage · 285 dates | 300,000 points + $79.69Atmos · 93 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 14 |
| Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $272.20Virgin Atlantic · 290 dates | 70,000 miles + $1,140.85AAdvantage · 3 dates | 215,000 points + $107.75Atmos · 95 dates | Not seen | 11 |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,000 miles + $90.84SkyMiles · 39 dates | 85,000 points + $88.69Atmos · 270 dates | 150,000 miles + $68.69AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Bangkok (BKK) to San Francisco (SFO) | 37,000 miles + $90.53SkyMiles · 41 dates | 102,500 points + $123.70Aeroplan · 233 dates | 140,000 points + $156.50Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 13 |
| Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $251.70Virgin Atlantic · 125 dates | 57,500 miles + $48.29AAdvantage · 315 dates · Mixed cabin | 70,000 points + $68.29Atmos · 265 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,000 points + $459.24Virgin Atlantic · 32 dates | 70,000 miles + $57.49AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | 130,000 points + $72.69Atmos · 65 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) | 36,000 points + $458.82Virgin Atlantic · 60 dates | 70,000 miles + $57.49AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 200,000 points + $65.09Atmos · 113 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,200 points + $5.60TrueBlue · 322 dates | 30,000 miles + $58.00LifeMiles · 1 date | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 326 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 33,687 miles + $158.29Flying Blue · 180 dates | 80,000 miles + $91.49AAdvantage · 302 dates | 175,000 points + $141.49Atmos · 10 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 8 |
| Cancun (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,000 miles + $80.79AAdvantage · 319 dates | 20,000 miles + $80.79AAdvantage · 319 dates | 35,000 points + $106.39Atmos · 296 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 320 dates | 25,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 316 dates | 25,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 326 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 14,000 points + $253.98Virgin Atlantic · 154 dates | 56,500 points + $703.46Virgin Atlantic · 52 dates | 70,000 points + $1,104.49Atmos · 174 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 325 dates | 29,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 dates | 25,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 330 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 27,000 points + $396.19Virgin Atlantic · 115 dates | 70,000 miles + $86.09AAdvantage · 59 dates · Mixed cabin | 115,000 miles + $96.59AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 13 |
| Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) | 27,000 points + $396.19Virgin Atlantic · 84 dates | 90,000 miles + $598.29Flying Blue · 339 dates | 234,500 points + $825.96Qantas · 13 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,600 points + $5.60TrueBlue · 321 dates | 45,000 miles + $55.58Etihad Guest · 146 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 298 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $365.42Virgin Atlantic · 172 dates | 57,500 miles + $145.89AAdvantage · 306 dates | 70,000 points + $173.99Atmos · 258 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 15 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $366.03Virgin Atlantic · 166 dates | 49,527 miles + $1,033.19Miles & More · 281 dates | 321,000 miles + $159.59MileagePlus · 38 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 37,500 miles + $55.49AAdvantage · 237 dates | 85,000 points + $84.09Atmos · 281 dates | 140,000 points + $129.14Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 12 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 20,000 miles + $72.87SkyMiles · 329 dates | 75,000 points + $116.19Atmos · 287 dates | 125,000 miles + $272.36Asia Miles · 1 date | Yes | 14 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 23,000 miles + $78.47SkyMiles · 327 dates | 75,000 points + $107.49Atmos · 273 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 miles + $73.19AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 14 |
| Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 328 dates | 55,200 points + $17.30Qantas · 253 dates · Mixed cabin | 35,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 328 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 12,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 322 dates | 46,000 points + $17.30Qantas · 274 dates | 35,000 points + $25.60Atmos · 322 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,114 miles + $316.99Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 85,000 points + $76.89Atmos · 205 dates | 200,000 points + $71.29Atmos · 186 dates | Not seen | 11 |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 37,500 miles + $54.69AAdvantage · 253 dates | 85,000 points + $116.89Atmos · 202 dates | 150,000 miles + $52.59AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | Not seen | 11 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,000 points + $334.73Virgin Atlantic · 330 dates | 41,000 points + $970.30Virgin Atlantic · 330 dates | 70,000 points + $434.39Atmos · 320 dates | Yes | 18 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Diego (SAN) | 21,000 miles + $235.29AAdvantage · 308 dates | 57,500 miles + $418.49AAdvantage · 307 dates | 390,000 miles + $426.31SkyMiles · 319 dates | Yes | 11 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 19,000 miles + $297.86Miles&Go · 263 dates | 41,000 points + $1,003.30Virgin Atlantic · 320 dates | 70,000 points + $433.69Atmos · 320 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $252.84Virgin Atlantic · 119 dates | 57,500 miles + $48.39AAdvantage · 326 dates | 70,000 points + $72.69Atmos · 56 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $252.84Virgin Atlantic · 113 dates | 57,500 miles + $52.69AAdvantage · 306 dates · Mixed cabin | 70,000 points + $72.69Atmos · 162 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 36,000 points + $501.19Virgin Atlantic · 86 dates | 75,000 points + $53.69Atmos · 284 dates | 75,000 points + $59.29Atmos · 174 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 37,900 miles + $104.39MileagePlus · 333 dates | 80,000 miles + $92.79AAdvantage · 239 dates | 377,500 points + $1,574.31Qantas · 265 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 40,000 miles + $98.39AAdvantage · 314 dates | 80,000 miles + $110.89AAdvantage · 244 dates | 175,000 points + $140.79Atmos · 262 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,100 points + $116.20Club Premier · 329 dates | 20,000 miles + $97.48AAdvantage · 318 dates | 35,000 miles + $103.08MileagePlus · 322 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Mexico City (MEX) to San Francisco (SFO) | 12,000 miles + $124.68Flying Blue · 212 dates | 30,000 miles + $120.88LifeMiles · 296 dates | 35,000 miles + $108.68MileagePlus · 323 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 points + $11.20Atmos · 323 dates | 30,000 miles + $113.55LifeMiles · 4 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 miles + $73.31SkyMiles · 322 dates | 25,000 miles + $68.36AAdvantage · 316 dates | 35,000 points + $88.36Atmos · 273 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Mumbai (BOM) to San Francisco (SFO) | 13,000 points + $267.49Virgin Atlantic · 314 dates | 70,000 miles + $91.55AAdvantage · 12 dates | 215,000 points + $104.05Atmos · 90 dates | Not seen | 11 |
| Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $354.66Virgin Atlantic · 145 dates | 57,233 miles + $1,014.09Miles & More · 301 dates | 57,233 miles + $1,019.69Miles & More · 47 dates | Yes | 12 |
| New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 28,162 miles + $357.65Etihad Guest · 329 dates | 70,000 miles + $1,663.25AAdvantage · 309 dates | 130,000 points + $1,688.85Atmos · 58 dates | Yes | 12 |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,500 points + $5.60TrueBlue · 325 dates | 32,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 313 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 313 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 11 |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 12,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 328 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 323 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 323 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 1 date | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Nice (NCE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $309.65Virgin Atlantic · 117 dates | 60,000 miles + $602.09Flying Blue · 325 dates | 200,000 miles + $201.59MileagePlus · 32 dates | Not seen | 13 |
| Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 326 dates | 25,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 317 dates | 25,000 miles + $11.20AAdvantage · 326 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,000 points + $264.51Virgin Atlantic · 143 dates | 49,000 points + $807.72Virgin Atlantic · 12 dates | 85,000 miles + $236.29AAdvantage · 3 dates | Yes | 16 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 11,000 points + $264.31Virgin Atlantic · 127 dates | 49,000 points + $810.47Virgin Atlantic · 11 dates | 70,000 points + $241.59Atmos · 318 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 315 dates | 29,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 310 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 315 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,500 points + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates | 29,000 points + $5.60Qantas · 300 dates | 20,000 points + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | 19,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 316 dates | 19,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Rome (FCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $267.77Virgin Atlantic · 124 dates | 57,500 miles + $62.59AAdvantage · 324 dates | 85,000 miles + $104.19AAdvantage · 2 dates | Not seen | 15 |
| Rome (FCO) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $267.77Virgin Atlantic · 138 dates | 57,500 miles + $68.59AAdvantage · 303 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 miles + $110.29AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 14 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 4,600 miles + $5.60SkyMiles · 327 dates | 25,000 miles + $32.28Etihad Guest · 255 dates | 20,000 points + $5.60Atmos · 323 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 31,000 points + $35.40Virgin Atlantic · 155 dates | 60,000 miles + $42.09AAdvantage · 269 dates · Mixed cabin | 95,000 points + $42.09Atmos · 278 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 20,000 points + $42.09Atmos · 316 dates | 60,000 miles + $42.09AAdvantage · 272 dates | 150,000 points + $42.09Atmos · 275 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 35,000 miles + $37.59AAdvantage · 317 dates | 85,000 points + $125.50Aeroplan · 332 dates | 150,000 miles + $51.89AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 12 |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 33,250 miles + $292.03Flying Blue · 179 dates | 110,000 miles + $50.59MileagePlus · 328 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 miles + $41.29AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 10 |
| Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 26,452 miles + $352.89Etihad Guest · 328 dates | 85,000 points + $111.59Atmos · 256 dates | 355,000 miles + $112.84SkyMiles · 52 dates · Mixed cabin | Yes | 11 |
| Singapore (SIN) to San Francisco (SFO) | 26,452 miles + $353.09Etihad Guest · 330 dates | 85,000 points + $125.59Atmos · 239 dates | 150,000 miles + $78.69AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 12 |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,000 miles + $89.19AAdvantage · 306 dates | 80,000 miles + $96.59AAdvantage · 302 dates | 95,000 points + $94.69Atmos · 227 dates | Yes | 12 |
| Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 miles + $94.79AAdvantage · 314 dates | 80,000 miles + $96.59AAdvantage · 315 dates | 95,000 points + $94.69Atmos · 281 dates | Yes | 12 |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 21,550 miles + $56.81LifeMiles · 121 dates | 53,190 miles + $56.81LifeMiles · 8 dates | 60,000 points + $57.79Atmos · 14 dates | Yes | 10 |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 31,937 miles + $162.99Flying Blue · 251 dates | 70,000 miles + $59.69AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 miles + $59.89AAdvantage · 1 date | Yes | 11 |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to San Francisco (SFO) | 33,500 miles + $149.63Flying Blue · 236 dates | 75,000 points + $62.09Atmos · 286 dates | 75,000 points + $67.69Atmos · 284 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | 25,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 92 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 273 dates | 100,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 3 dates | 140,000 points + $131.90Aeroplan · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 16 |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) | 35,000 points + $63.19Atmos · 329 dates | 106,000 Avios + taxes not reportedPrivilege Club · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | 95,000 miles + $56.29AAdvantage · 4 dates | Yes | 15 |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 35,000 points + $62.99Atmos · 326 dates | 60,000 miles + $63.09AAdvantage · 301 dates · Mixed cabin | 100,000 miles + $63.09AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | Yes | 13 |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Diego (SAN) | 35,000 points + $62.99Atmos · 327 dates | 60,000 miles + $63.09AAdvantage · 292 dates · Mixed cabin | 150,000 points + $62.99Atmos · 327 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) | 35,000 points + $62.99Atmos · 329 dates | 75,000 points + $77.49Atmos · 243 dates | 100,000 miles + $62.99AAdvantage · 2 dates | Yes | 14 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 10,000 miles + $67.76AAdvantage · 309 dates | 25,000 miles + $67.76AAdvantage · 309 dates | 25,000 miles + $67.76AAdvantage · 288 dates | Yes | 7 |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 miles + $67.76AAdvantage · 321 dates | 25,000 miles + $67.76AAdvantage · 321 dates | 25,000 miles + $67.76AAdvantage · 321 dates | Yes | 11 |
| Vienna (VIE) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $282.49Virgin Atlantic · 139 dates | 57,500 miles + $82.39AAdvantage · 231 dates | 70,000 points + $1,079.39Atmos · 296 dates | Not seen | 13 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 29,500 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 155 dates | 25,000 miles + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | Yes | 9 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 points + $266.73Virgin Atlantic · 120 dates | 57,500 miles + $60.69AAdvantage · 296 dates | 85,000 miles + $96.39AAdvantage · 7 dates | Yes | 13 |
| Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) | 15,000 points + $266.73Virgin Atlantic · 113 dates | 57,500 miles + $60.69AAdvantage · 286 dates | 70,000 points + $1,069.79Atmos · 315 dates | Yes | 13 |
Showing the 80 of 607 routes with the most award dates.
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.
Lowest awards by month to California
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 601 routes | 18,200 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 169 routes | 15,000 pointsSJD–LAX · Atmos · 262 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 348 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 600 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 172 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 263 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 345 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 599 routes | 14,300 pointsGDL–SFO · Club Premier · 173 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 262 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 332 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 596 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 171 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 254 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 328 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 596 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 173 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 257 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 331 routes | |
| 3,200 milesLAS–LAX · SkyMiles · 597 routes | 15,800 pointsSJD–LAX · Club Premier · 166 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 250 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 329 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 599 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 165 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 253 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 331 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 593 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 163 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 258 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 327 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 533 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 161 routes | 15,000 pointsPVR–LAX · Atmos · 256 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 325 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 501 routes | 18,200 pointsMEX–LAX · Club Premier · 159 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 251 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 315 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 583 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 160 routes | 14,500 milesAUS–LAX · AAdvantage · 255 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 322 routes | |
| 4,500 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 481 routes | 16,500 pointsGDL–LAX · Club Premier · 134 routes | 15,000 pointsSJD–LAX · Atmos · 240 routes | 9,000 pointsABQ–LAX · Atmos · 292 routes | |
| 21,422 milesMUC–LAX · Miles & More · 41 routes | 45,000 milesLHR–SFO · Flying Blue · 29 routes | 76,471 milesMUC–LAX · Miles & More · 39 routes | — |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space to California
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 438 | 25,000 points + $124.64YVR–SFO · Velocity | 8,500 points + $9.53RNO–SFO · Velocity |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 252 | 15,000 points + $125.44SJD–LAX · Atmos | 4,500 points + $25.60PHX–SFO · Atmos |
| Delta SkyMiles | 205 | 25,000 miles + $97.38GDL–FAT · SkyMiles | 3,200 miles + $5.60LAS–LAX · SkyMiles |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 190 | 14,500 miles + $5.60AUS–LAX · AAdvantage | 7,000 miles + $5.60PHX–LAX · AAdvantage |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 184 | 19,300 points + $5.60PHX–LAX · Qantas | 9,200 points + $5.60PHX–SNA · Qantas |
| United MileagePlus | 176 | 30,000 miles + $59.96YYC–SFO · MileagePlus | 9,100 miles + $5.60LAS–SFO · MileagePlus |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 144 | 41,000 points + $970.30LHR–LAX · Virgin Atlantic | 7,500 points + $5.60LAS–LAX · Virgin Atlantic |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 135 | 30,000 miles + $120.88MEX–SFO · LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60SEA–PSP · LifeMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 121 | 23,500 miles + $25.18SEA–SFO · Flying Blue | 9,000 miles + $18.17SEA–SFO · Flying Blue |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 91 | 39,300 points + $97.48MEX–SFO · TrueBlue | 5,700 points + $5.60ORD–LAX · TrueBlue |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 88 | 23,167 points + taxes varyYVR–SAN · Aeroplan · nonstop | 10,000 points + $32.94LAS–LAX · Aeroplan |
| Etihad Guest | 85 | 25,000 miles + $32.28SEA–LAX · Etihad Guest | 12,000 miles + $23.50SEA–LAX · Etihad Guest |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 58 | 90,000 miles + taxes not reportedZRH–SFO · Miles&Smiles | 40,000 miles + taxes not reportedIST–LAX · Miles&Smiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 40 | 109,000 miles + $889.04DXB–LAX · Skywards | 32,500 miles + $257.32DXB–SFO · Skywards |
| GOL Smiles | 36 | 24,200 miles + taxes not reportedSLC–LAX · Smiles | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedLHR–LAX · Smiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 32 | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO · Privilege Club | 16,000 Avios + taxes not reportedJFK–SFO · Privilege Club |
| SAS EuroBonus | 24 | 60,000 points + $130.19AMS–SFO · EuroBonus | 30,000 points + $130.19AMS–SFO · EuroBonus |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 21 | 29,500 points + $121.74GDL–SFO · Club Premier | 9,000 points + $121.97GDL–LAX · Club Premier |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 17 | 190,000 miles + $165.70BCN–SFO · Miles&Go | 19,000 miles + $149.36BCN–SFO · Miles&Go |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 5 | 49,527 miles + $1,033.19FRA–SFO · Miles & More | 12,197 miles + $381.59MUC–LAX · Miles & More |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 4 | 91,000 miles + $272.36HKG–SFO · Asia Miles | 27,000 miles + $269.81HKG–LAX · Asia Miles |
Departure airports with award space to California
Airports with their own page for this destination, most routes first.
- From Denver (DEN)13 routes
- From Seattle (SEA)13 routes
- From Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)12 routes
- From Portland (PDX)12 routes
- From Phoenix (PHX)12 routes
- From Salt Lake City (SLC)12 routes
- From Atlanta (ATL)10 routes
- From Newark (EWR)10 routes
- From Houston (IAH)9 routes
- From Raleigh/Durham (RDU)9 routes
- From Austin (AUS)8 routes
- From Boston (BOS)8 routes
- From Washington National (DCA)8 routes
- From New York JFK8 routes
- From Chicago O’Hare (ORD)8 routes
- From Cleveland (CLE)7 routes
- From Charlotte (CLT)7 routes
- From Fort Lauderdale (FLL)7 routes
- From Honolulu (HNL)7 routes
- From Washington Dulles (IAD)7 routes
- From Indianapolis (IND)7 routes
- From Las Vegas (LAS)7 routes
- From New York LaGuardia (LGA)7 routes
- From Kansas City (MCI)7 routes
- From Orlando (MCO)7 routes
- From Miami (MIA)7 routes
- From Minneapolis (MSP)7 routes
- From Pittsburgh (PIT)7 routes
- From Toronto Pearson (YYZ)7 routes
- From Nashville (BNA)6 routes
- From Boise (BOI)6 routes
- From Columbus (CMH)6 routes
- From Cincinnati (CVG)6 routes
- From Detroit (DTW)6 routes
- From Grand Rapids (GRR)6 routes
- From Omaha (OMA)6 routes
- From Philadelphia (PHL)6 routes
- From Fort Myers (RSW)6 routes
- From Louisville (SDF)6 routes
- From St. Louis (STL)6 routes
- From Tampa (TPA)6 routes
- From Baltimore (BWI)5 routes
- From Jacksonville (JAX)5 routes
- From Norfolk (ORF)5 routes
- From San Antonio (SAT)5 routes
- From Hartford (BDL)4 routes
- From Eugene (EUG)4 routes
- From Kona (KOA)4 routes
- From Kauai (LIH)4 routes
- From New Orleans (MSY)4 routes
- From Maui (OGG)4 routes
- From Pensacola (PNS)4 routes
- From Richmond (RIC)4 routes
- From Reno (RNO)4 routes
- From Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)4 routes
- From Syracuse (SYR)4 routes
- From Albuquerque (ABQ)3 routes
- From Buffalo (BUF)3 routes
- From Charleston (CHS)3 routes
- From Kalispell (FCA)3 routes
- From Steamboat Springs (HDN)3 routes
- From Seoul Incheon (ICN)3 routes
- From Jackson Hole (JAC)3 routes
- From Milwaukee (MKE)3 routes
- From Panama City (PTY)3 routes
- From Rochester (ROC)3 routes
- From Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)3 routes
- From Tulsa (TUL)3 routes
Transferable points to California
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to California, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
- Fly to California with Bilt points349 routes
- Fly to California with Amex points324 routes
- Fly to California with Capital One miles301 routes
- Fly to California with Citi points298 routes
- Fly to California with Chase points271 routes
- Fly to California with Wells Fargo points231 routes
Questions about award flights to California
What's the lowest economy award to California AwardTool has seen?
From outside the United States, the lowest was 7,000 miles + $98.56, Los Cabos (SJD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on that route on 309 departure dates in the last 30 days. On domestic routes from elsewhere in the United States, the lowest was 3,200 miles + $5.60, Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on that route on 316 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest business-class award to California AwardTool has seen?
From outside the United States, the lowest was 15,000 points + $125.44, Los Cabos (SJD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space on that route on 131 departure dates in the last 30 days. On domestic routes from elsewhere in the United States, the lowest was 14,500 miles + $5.60, Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX), with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space on that route on 316 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries had award space to California?
United States (domestic) with 438 routes, Canada with 23 routes, Mexico with 21 routes, China with 14 routes, Australia with 8 routes, Japan with 7 routes, United Kingdom with 6 routes, Germany with 5 routes, Switzerland with 5 routes, France with 4 routes and 38 other countries, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in California had the most award routes?
Los Angeles (LAX) with 148 routes, San Francisco (SFO) with 141 routes, San Diego (SAN) with 74 routes, Sacramento (SMF) with 48 routes, Orange County (SNA) with 47 routes, San Jose (SJC) with 34 routes, Palm Springs (PSP) with 31 routes, Ontario (ONT) with 24 routes and 7 other airports, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards to California lowest?
Departures in Mar 2027: 14,500 miles AUS to LAX with American Airlines AAdvantage, open on 31 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space to California?
Virgin Australia Velocity (438 routes), Alaska Atmos Rewards (252 routes), Delta SkyMiles (205 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (190 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (184 routes), United MileagePlus (176 routes) and 15 other programs. Virgin Australia Velocity had the most routes.