Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento (SMF)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for LAX→SMF. Lowest economy: 4,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 19,300 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 9,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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LAX to SMF at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- To
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, United States (SMF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Sacramento (SMF)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 119 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 282 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 218 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 307 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 291 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 250 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 207 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 324 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 13,900 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.53 | 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 award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 100 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 19,300 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 222 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 9,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 203 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LAX to SMF on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 · Atmos (11 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (13 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (18 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (22 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (27 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (12 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (22 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (16 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (12 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (16 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (18 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (28 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (27 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (8 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (25 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (20 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 19,300 · Qantas (5 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Los Angeles to Sacramento award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 119 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 15:43 UTC). In business, 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 250 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LAX→SMF?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, first 324 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 119 dates, first 207 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 307 dates, business 6 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 291 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 324 dates, first 324 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 218 dates, business 250 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 282 dates, first 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LAX to SMF?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LAX→SMF award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 4,500 points with Atmos (20 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 19,300 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.