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3 sourced routes · Within the US · updated 2026-09

Los Angeles (transcontinental) on points

United States

Economy class

per person, round trip
LowestTypicalHighCashPortal
27,00027,00027,000$300–$550~45,000

What counts as a deal: Under 27,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 27,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.

1 sourced route

  • ChaseAmexCap OneCitiBiltAir France/KLM Flying BlueGREAT

    27,000 pts per person · $300–$550 cash

    East Coast · New York (JFK)

    Fees: Moderate-low: Flying Blue charges about $20-30 in taxes/fees each way on Delta domestic awards versus Delta's own $5.60.

    Checked 2026-09-10source

Business class

per person, round trip
LowestTypicalHighCashPortal
40,00050,00070,000$900–$2,400~165,000

What counts as a deal: Under 46,000 points is great, under 50,000 is good. Above 70,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.

2 sourced routes

  • ChaseAmex 0.8:1Cap One 0.6:1CitiJetBlue TrueBlueGREAT

    40,000–70,000 pts per person · $1,200–$2,400 cash

    East Coast · New York (JFK)

    Fees: Low: $5.60 US security fee each way; no surcharge.

    Checked 2026-09-10source
  • Cap OneCitiBiltTurkish Miles&SmilesGREAT

    45,000 pts per person · $900–$1,600 cash

    East Coast · New York (EWR)

    Fees: Low: US taxes only (about $5.60 each way) on United-operated domestic awards; no fuel surcharge.

    Checked 2026-09-10source

Los Angeles (transcontinental) on points FAQ

How many points to Los Angeles (transcontinental) in business?

Across the 2 sourced routes we track, Los Angeles (transcontinental) in business runs about 50,000 points per person round trip, from a low of 40,000 up to 70,000. Under 46,000 points is great, under 50,000 is good. Above 70,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin. The same seats bought with cash run roughly $900 to $2,400.

Which cards' points get me to Los Angeles (transcontinental)?

The routes we track book through JetBlue TrueBlue, Turkish Miles&Smiles, which Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Points, Bilt Points points can transfer into. Starting from zero, the planner's fastest two cards for this trip are the Capital One Venture X. Transfers are one way, so confirm award space before you move points.

When should I book?

Award calendars typically open about 11 months (roughly 330 days) before departure, and partner saver seats go first. For a Sep 2027 trip that means searching from Oct 2026; the plan works backward from that date so your points land before the window opens.

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