Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF) flights
An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 647 miles (1,041 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Ontario and more.
How many miles PHX 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 American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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 PHX to SMF
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book PHX to SMF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHX to SMF with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more the whole way
+2+2 - Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Boise (BOI)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Eugene (EUG)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
PHX to SMF: common questions
How many miles does PHX to SMF cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). 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 PHX to SMF?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF).
How far is Phoenix from Sacramento by plane?
Phoenix (PHX) and Sacramento (SMF) are 647 miles (1,041 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHX 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 Phoenix and Sacramento?
The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Palm Springs (PSP), Ontario (ONT), Burbank (BUR) and San Francisco (SFO). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.
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.