Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF) flights

An economy award from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 479 miles (771 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Eugene, San Francisco and Seattle and more.
How many miles PDX to SMF costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 4,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 11,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PDX to SMF
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book PDX to SMF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
PDX to SMF with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way



- Via Spokane (GEG)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way



- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Burbank (BUR)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Ontario (ONT)Frontier Airlines the whole way




- Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Santa Ana (SNA)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


PDX to SMF: common questions
How many miles does PDX to SMF cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to SMF?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF).
How far is Portland from Sacramento by plane?
Portland (PDX) and Sacramento (SMF) are 479 miles (771 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PDX to SMF award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Portland and Sacramento?
The most direct connections are through Eugene (EUG), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Boise (BOI) and Spokane (GEG). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







