Business class award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw business award space on 5 programs for YVR→LAX. Lowest: 15,000 points + $68.86 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business award space on 67 dates. Nonstop business space was seen via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 2 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 15,000 pts + $68.86
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Programs with space
- 5 of 6
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 318
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for business class
The lowest one-way business award each program showed on YVR→LAX, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $68.86 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 67 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $151.85 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 24 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $74.88 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 92 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 29,500 pts + $48.86 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 317 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $48.86 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 318 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles.
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 business award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $68.86 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $68.86 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $152.24 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $151.85 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $74.88 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 29,500 pts + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 29,500 pts + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $48.86 | 5 | 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 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 business class award space
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 67 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 25,000 points; nonstop space on 24 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 29,000 points; nonstop space on 63 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 29,500 miles; nonstop space on 263 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 298 dates.
Best months for business class from YVR to LAX
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 | |
| 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 7 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 2 | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1 |
Airlines seen in business class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and American Airlines AAdvantage
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity and United MileagePlus
- Alaska Airlines (AS): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity and United MileagePlus
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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about business award flights from YVR to LAX
What's the lowest business award from Vancouver to Los Angeles?
15,000 points + $68.86 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business award space on 67 departure dates (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 00:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had business award space on YVR→LAX?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (67 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (24 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (92 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (317 dates) and United MileagePlus (318 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop business award space from YVR to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop business award space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer, American Airlines AAdvantage and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop business space on 67 dates.
Which months had the lowest business award prices from YVR to LAX?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest business award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 15,000 points with Atmos (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.