Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for MEL→SMF. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $98.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 300,000 miles + $109.99 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 160,000 miles + $119.49 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 175,000 points + $140.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF) at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, California, United States (SMF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 24 of 24 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $98.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 15 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 5 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $118.29 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,500 pts + $193.99 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $109.99 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,663 pts + $184.20 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 8 | 20 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 143,000 pts + $119.49 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 22 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $98.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $110.09 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 86,000 pts + $280.08 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 176,658 pts + $184.30 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 160,000 pts + $119.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 22 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $109.99 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 7 | 24 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 310,000 pts + $116.49 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 461,170 pts + $188.70Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $140.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | 3 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
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 | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $98.29 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 86,000 pts + $280.08 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 160,000 pts + $119.49Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $110.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 474,995 pts + $184.30 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $140.89 | 3 | 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.
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 160,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 175,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 141,300 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 103,700 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 215,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 160,000 · Etihad Guest (15 dates)Mixed cabin | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $98.29; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $110.09; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,000 miles + $109.99, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 160,000 miles + $119.49 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 175,000 points + $140.89; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)
What's the lowest Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $98.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 22:27 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 21:31 UTC). In business class, 300,000 miles + $109.99 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 22:27 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 21:32 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 160,000 miles + $119.49 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 15 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 6 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 19 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 10 dates, first class 5 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 5 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, premium economy 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 24 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 24 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Sacramento (SMF)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 300,000 miles with MileagePlus (15 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 160,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.