Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles
Award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Zurich (ZRH) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $265.12 on ZRH–LAX (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $97.29 on ZRH–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $265.12
- ZRH–LAX · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $408.71
- ZRH–LAX · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $97.29
- ZRH–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 110,000 pts + $122.59
- ZRH–SNA · Atmos · mixed cabin from 90,000 pts + $132.10 on ZRH–SNA (Aeroplan)
Economy was lowest on ZRH–LAX: 15,000 points + $265.12 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 22,500 miles + $66.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ZRH–SNA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $97.29, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $61.29).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points: 15,000 points + $265.12 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on ZRH–LAX (seen on 131 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $265.12 | ZRH–LAX | 131 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $227.09 | ZRH–LAX | 329 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $167.34 | ZRH–LAX | 253 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $61.29 | ZRH–LAX | 323 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $75.49 | ZRH–LAX | 39 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $89.19 | ZRH–LAX | 327 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $84.46 | ZRH–LAX | 16 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $78.89 | ZRH–LAX | 242 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $60.99 | ZRH–LAX | 325 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $58.08 | ZRH–LAX | 151 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $349.50 | ZRH–LAX | 181 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–LAX | 165 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 52,000 pts + $62.31 | ZRH–LAX | 320 |
| GOL Smiles | 54,800 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–LAX | 156 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $131.60 | ZRH–SNA | 205 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 59,200 pts + $78.69 | ZRH–LAX | 114 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $251.79 | ZRH–LAX | 225 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points: 39,000 points + $408.71 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on ZRH–LAX (seen on 77 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $408.71 | ZRH–LAX | 77 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $323.49 | ZRH–LAX | 329 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $61.29 | ZRH–LAX | 315 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $155.89 | ZRH–LAX | 273 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $75.49 | ZRH–LAX | 25 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $60.99 | ZRH–LAX | 325 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $307.65 | ZRH–LAX | 12 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,300 pts + $1,127.62 | ZRH–LAX | 154 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 89,435 pts + $140.20 | ZRH–SNA | 28 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $62.31 | ZRH–LAX | 302 |
| GOL Smiles | 163,600 pts + taxes not reported | ZRH–LAX | 73 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points: 57,500 miles + $97.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage on ZRH–LAX (seen on 319 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $97.29 | ZRH–LAX | 319 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $465.89 | ZRH–LAX | 329 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $75.49 | ZRH–LAX | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $90.49Mixed cabin | ZRH–LAX | 314 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 77,500 pts + $315.28 | ZRH–LAX | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $61.19Mixed cabin | ZRH–LAX | 325 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $78.89 | ZRH–LAX | 4 |
| Etihad Guest | 87,000 pts + $110.99Mixed cabin | ZRH–LAX | 84 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $132.10Mixed cabin | ZRH–SNA | 76 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 110,700 pts + $1,114.29Mixed cabin | ZRH–LAX | 101 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $396.82 | ZRH–LAX | 7 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ZRH–LAX | 12 |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $183.73 | ZRH–LAX | 249 |
| GOL Smiles | 203,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ZRH–LAX | 8 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.31 | ZRH–LAX | 312 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points: 110,000 points + $122.59 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on ZRH–SNA (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 90,000 pts + $132.10Mixed cabin | ZRH–SNA | 6 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $122.59 | ZRH–SNA | 7 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,319.76 | ZRH–LAX | 9 |
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $66.59 | ZRH–LAX | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $62.31 | ZRH–LAX | 277 |
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.
Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Zurich (ZRH)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 21 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,923–5,924 miles (9,532–9,534 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Zurich (ZRH) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 pts + $265.12Virgin Atlantic · 131 dates | 39,000 pts + $408.71Virgin Atlantic · 77 dates | 57,500 pts + $97.29AAdvantage · 319 dates | 299,300 pts + $1,319.76Qantas · 9 dates |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Orange County (SNA) | 22,500 pts + $66.59AAdvantage · 14 dates | 40,000 pts + $112.69AAdvantage · 13 dates | 57,500 pts + $99.89AAdvantage · 13 dates | 90,000 pts + $132.10Aeroplan · 6 dates · Mixed cabin |
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.
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 observed by cabin, Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 15,000 points + $265.12 on Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 131 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $408.71 on Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 77 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $97.29 on Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 319 dates.
- First Class: 110,000 points + $122.59 on Zurich (ZRH) to Orange County (SNA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 7 dates; mixed cabin from 90,000 points + $132.10 on ZRH–SNA (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ZRH–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $265.24 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | ZRH–LAX | Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $78.89 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | ZRH–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $409.27 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | ZRH–SNA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $118.29 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | ZRH–LAX | Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $78.89 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | ZRH–SNA | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $132.10Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | ZRH–SNA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $122.59 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | ZRH–SNA | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $68.02 | 9+ | 2 stops | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 39,000 miles + $78.89 via Avianca LifeMiles on ZRH–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 135 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 80,000 miles + $78.89 via Avianca LifeMiles on ZRH–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 4 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $265.24 (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $409.27 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $132.10 (2 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + $97.29 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $132.10 (3 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 395,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | 87,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 350,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles&Go | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles?
In business class, ZRH–LAX with 57,500 miles + $97.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, ZRH–LAX with 15,000 points + $265.12 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Zurich (ZRH) and Los Angeles had award space?
ZRH–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ZRH–SNA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $265.12 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 00:55 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 131 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:18 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $97.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 04:24 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 319 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, premium economy 315 dates, business class 319 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 205 dates, premium economy 28 dates, business class 76 dates, first class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 273 dates, business class 314 dates, first class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 242 dates, business class 4 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 114 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 16 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, premium economy 302 dates, business class 312 dates, first class 277 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 225 dates, business class 84 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 39,000 miles + $78.89 with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.08 with Velocity (42,000 points + $58.08) to $349.50 with Qantas (43,200 points + $349.50); in business class from $61.19 with MileagePlus (80,000 miles + $61.19 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,114.29 with Qantas (110,700 points + $1,114.29 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles on points?
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 May 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.