Recently Found Award Flights to Los Angeles
Best Award Flights to Los Angeles
For award flights to Los Angeles (LAX), compare American, Delta and United before settling on a loyalty program. LAX is the starting point for many long-haul itineraries, while a domestic trip may be better served by an airport closer to your final stop in Southern California.
Which Airport Should You Choose?
This page searches LAX. Consider Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Orange County (SNA) or Ontario (ONT) separately if they suit your plans. These airports are spread across the region: compare the ground journey, not only the award price.
Airlines and Programs to Compare
The airline operates the flight; the loyalty program supplies the points used to book it. These are starting options, not a ranking of guaranteed lowest prices. Partner seats and routes depend on your travel dates.
| Airline to fly | Points or miles to use | When to compare |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | AAdvantage | Compare American and eligible oneworld connections. |
| Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles / Flying Club | Check Delta directly and through Flying Club when partner seats exist. |
| United Airlines | MileagePlus | Compare United’s nonstop and connecting itineraries for your dates. |
| Air France / KLM | Flying Blue | A separate comparison for a trip originating in Europe. |
Search award flights · AAdvantage · SkyMiles · Compare business class
How Many Miles Do You Need?
Compare quotes from at least two airline networks on the same dates and with the same passenger count. Short domestic flights, transcontinental premium seats and transpacific business class have different pricing; one mileage range would hide those differences.
Award Booking Tips
- Coming from Asia: search the exact long-haul cabin first, then check any onward or feeder segment.
- U.S. domestic trips: compare the nearest useful airport to your hotel rather than automatically choosing LAX.
- Business class: check the seat map or airline cabin guide for the operating aircraft; cabin names alone are not enough.
How to Find and Book an Award
- Add your departure airport to the Los Angeles search and select your dates, cabin and number of travelers.
- Compare the full itinerary, miles, cash charges and cabin on every segment. Check the booking program before transferring points.
- Book with the airline program that supplies the award. With Gold or Diamond, set an alert for the route and cabin if no suitable seats appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program should I try first?
AAdvantage, SkyMiles and MileagePlus are the starting shortlist for LAX. Compare Flying Club for eligible Delta flights and Flying Blue for Air France/KLM itineraries.
When should I search for award seats?
Start when your dates are available to book, and compare several days rather than relying on a fixed number of months before departure. Seats can change after the initial release. Our award release guide explains the booking windows; alerts help you check again without repeating the search manually.
Why can the same flight cost different amounts of miles?
Each program sets its own prices and may have access to different award seats. Compare the same flight, cabin and passenger count. An award visible in the operating airline’s program is not a promise that a partner can book it.
Sources and Further Reading
Program and network references checked September 3, 2026: American Airlines hubs · Delta network · United network
Airline Guides for Flights to Los Angeles
Airports Serving Los Angeles
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)




