Award flights from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for EWR→SMF. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 52,800 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF) at a glance
- From
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, New Jersey, United States (EWR)
- To
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, California, United States (SMF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 323 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 311 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 276 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 108 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 69,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 320 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 237 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 323 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 61,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 321 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 311 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 62,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 61,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 62,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 109 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 61,400 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 109 dates.
Best months to fly from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (13 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (2 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (23 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (10 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (7 dates) | 57,400 · Qantas (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (3 dates) | 52,800 · Qantas (17 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (21 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 68,400 · Qantas (21 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 68,400 · Qantas (13 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 68,400 · Qantas (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 68,400 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 62,900 · Qantas (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 62,900 · Qantas (7 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 | — | — |
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Search Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)Questions about award flights from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)
What's the lowest Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:18 UTC). In business class, 52,800 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 237 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, business class 1 date, first class 309 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 323 dates, first class 323 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 311 dates, first class 311 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 276 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 237 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 321 dates, premium economy 320 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 321 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 108 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Newark (EWR) 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 Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 52,800 points with Qantas (17 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.