Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 373 miles (600 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Palm Springs and more.
How many miles SMF to LAX 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 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $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 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, 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 SMF to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SMF to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SMF to LAX with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
SMF to LAX: common questions
How many miles does SMF to LAX 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), Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000) and Etihad Guest (6,000). 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 SMF to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Sacramento from Los Angeles by plane?
Sacramento (SMF) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 373 miles (600 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SMF to LAX award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sacramento and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Santa Barbara (SBA), San Francisco (SFO), Palm Springs (PSP), San Diego (SAN) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 6 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.