Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: AZ FA+, A3 G, AB G | IHG RA, HGP D, FPC P, Accor P, BW D, HH D, Eleva, GHA P, 1862 Voyager
Posts: 1,852
There is a way to search awards even if you don't have enough miles for the flight.
After inputting the flight details the system shows the calendar of available fares but from here you are not allowed to continue if you do not have enough miles.
(When viewing on desktop)
If you look to the right side there is a Down Arrow " ˅ " , next to the routing you searched e.g JFK - LAX ,
click the " ˅ " and you'll see another search function / filter panel.
Unclick the +/- 30 days check box
And then click search again.
Voila, you'll then see the flight options available for that specific day.
This also works in the mobile app. You just need to click down arrow to see the search panel.