Economy award flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento (SMF)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 9 programs for DFW→SMF. Lowest: 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 319 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan and 3 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 9,500 pts + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 9 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 328
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on DFW→SMF, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.98 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 241 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 181 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 188 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 251 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 262 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.98 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 9,500 miles; nonstop space on 319 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 126 dates.
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 15,000 points; nonstop space on 1 date.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 158 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 1 date.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 20,700 points; nonstop space on 160 dates.
Best months for economy from DFW to SMF
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity and Avianca LifeMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from DFW to SMF
What's the lowest economy award from Dallas-Fort Worth to Sacramento?
9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on DFW→SMF?
American Airlines AAdvantage (319 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (322 dates), United MileagePlus (320 dates), Air Canada Aeroplan (241 dates), Etihad Guest (181 dates), Delta SkyMiles (328 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (188 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (251 dates) and Avianca LifeMiles (262 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from DFW to SMF?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, Virgin Australia Velocity and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 9,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 319 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from DFW to SMF?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.