Award flights from London to Sacramento (SMF)
Award space from London to Sacramento (SMF)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between London (LHR, LGW) and Sacramento (SMF) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $235.49 on LHR–SMF (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $385.19 on LHR–SMF (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 55,000 points + $885.99 on LHR–SMF (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 21,000 pts + $235.49
- LHR–SMF · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 35,000 pts + $743.19
- LHR–SMF · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $385.19
- LHR–SMF · AAdvantage · mixed cabin from 55,000 pts + $885.99 on LHR–SMF (Atmos)
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $1,133.59
- LHR–SMF · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on LHR–SMF: 21,000 miles + $235.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $238.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SMF. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $385.19, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $235.49).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points: 21,000 miles + $235.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LHR–SMF (seen on 77 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $235.49 | LHR–SMF | 77 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $235.10 | LHR–SMF | 62 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $540.39 | LHR–SMF | 62 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $528.10 | LHR–SMF | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $528.36 | LHR–SMF | 53 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,500 pts + $369.29 | LHR–SMF | 53 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $298.20 | LHR–SMF | 63 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $227.89 | LHR–SMF | 63 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | LHR–SMF | 43 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $214.43 | LHR–SMF | 37 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 49,900 pts + $271.88 | LHR–SMF | 44 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $255.79 | LHR–SMF | 42 |
| GOL Smiles | 90,600 pts + taxes not reported | LHR–SMF | 23 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points: 35,000 points + $743.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–SMF (seen on 33 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $743.19 | LHR–SMF | 33 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $385.19 | LHR–SMF | 76 |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $417.19 | LHR–SMF | 63 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 67,930 pts + $624.09 | LHR–SMF | 27 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,099 pts + $492.20 | LHR–SMF | 64 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 81,500 pts + $1,046.51 | LHR–SMF | 36 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 86,000 pts + $436.88 | LHR–SMF | 62 |
| GOL Smiles | 642,500 pts + taxes not reported | LHR–SMF | 7 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points: 57,500 miles + $385.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LHR–SMF (seen on 77 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 55,000 pts + $885.99Mixed cabin | LHR–SMF | 22 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $385.19 | LHR–SMF | 77 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $397.19Mixed cabin | LHR–SMF | 63 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $489.30Mixed cabin | LHR–SMF | 65 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,655.41 | LHR–SMF | 37 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 102,812 pts + $749.79 | LHR–SMF | 37 |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $447.39 | LHR–SMF | 15 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $421.45Mixed cabin | LHR–SMF | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points: 85,000 miles + $1,133.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LHR–SMF (seen on 8 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,133.59 | LHR–SMF | 8 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $418.99 | LHR–SMF | 41 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $426.31 | LHR–SMF | 62 |
| Etihad Guest | 368,000 pts + $1,184.39Mixed cabin | LHR–SMF | 2 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,017 pts + $495.50 | LHR–SMF | 1 |
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.
London to Sacramento (SMF) at a glance
- From
- London (LHR, LGW)
- To
- Sacramento (SMF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via American Airlines AAdvantage
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Etihad Airways (EY), Icelandair (FI) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,268–5,292 miles (8,478–8,517 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Sacramento (SMF)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between London and Sacramento (SMF), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Sacramento (SMF) | 21,000 pts + $235.49AAdvantage · 77 dates | 35,000 pts + $743.19Atmos · 33 dates | 55,000 pts + $885.99Atmos · 22 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,133.59AAdvantage · 8 dates |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to Sacramento (SMF) | 21,000 pts + $238.19AAdvantage · 17 dates | 40,000 pts + $699.59AAdvantage · 17 dates | 57,500 pts + $897.29AAdvantage · 14 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.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. 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.
Lowest observed by cabin, London to Sacramento (SMF)
- Economy: 21,000 miles + $235.49 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Sacramento (SMF) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 77 dates.
- Premium Economy: 35,000 points + $743.19 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Sacramento (SMF) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 33 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $385.19 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Sacramento (SMF) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 77 dates; mixed cabin from 55,000 points + $885.99 on LHR–SMF (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
- First Class: 85,000 miles + $1,133.59 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Sacramento (SMF) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 8 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LGW–SMF | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $652.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LHR–SMF | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $747.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LHR–SMF | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $889.39Mixed cabin | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LHR–SMF | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,655.41 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–SMF | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,135.69 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–SMF | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $423.49 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–SMF | Delta SkyMiles | 385,000 pts + $426.18 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LHR–SMF | Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,017 pts + $495.50 | 2 | 2 stops | 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 in the observation window. 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 22,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–SMF, which showed nonstop space there on 3 dates.
Best months to fly from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 pts + $195.89 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $743.19 (4 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + $885.99 (6 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,133.59 (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $747.19 (10 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,135.69 (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + $421.99 (6 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 26,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Atmos | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 21,000 pts + $238.19 (5 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 330,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 | — |
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Questions about London to Sacramento (SMF) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from London to Sacramento (SMF)?
In business class, LHR–SMF with 57,500 miles + $385.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 55,000 points + $885.99 on LHR–SMF (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, LHR–SMF with 21,000 miles + $235.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between London and Sacramento (SMF) had award space?
LHR–SMF (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LGW–SMF (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from London to Sacramento (SMF)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 21,000 miles + $235.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 77 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:17 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $385.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 04:17 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 77 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:17 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 55,000 points + $885.99 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London to Sacramento (SMF)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 77 dates, premium economy 76 dates, business class 77 dates, first class 8 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 63 dates, premium economy 64 dates, business class 65 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 62 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 22 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 43 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 44 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 62 dates, premium economy 62 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 62 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 42 dates, business class 15 dates, first class 2 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 23 dates, premium economy 7 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest nonstop award was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London to Sacramento (SMF)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.00 with LifeMiles (40,000 miles + $58.00) to $540.39 with Atmos (27,500 points + $540.39); in business class from $385.19 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $385.19) to $1,655.41 with Qantas (98,400 points + $1,655.41). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from London to Sacramento (SMF)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from London to Sacramento (SMF) on points?
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 May 2027 departures, 21,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $385.19 with AAdvantage (14 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 55,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from London to Sacramento (SMF)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 26, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.