Award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for SMF→MSP. Lowest economy: 19,000 points + $13.77 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first class: 68,100 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) at a glance
- From
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, California, United States (SMF)
- To
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (MSP)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Delta SkyMiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 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 Minneapolis (MSP)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 315 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 70,000 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 315 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business class: 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 | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 35,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 68,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 35,600 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 70,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates.
Best months to fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) on points
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 19,000 · Velocity (10 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (21 dates) | 68,100 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (15 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (26 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (16 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (12 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (18 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (22 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (5 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (18 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (22 dates) | 70,000 · SkyMiles (26 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (4 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
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Search Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)Questions about award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)
What's the lowest Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 19,000 points + $13.77 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 189 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 12:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 315 dates, first class 315 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 189 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 35,600 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 19,000 points with Velocity (26 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 68,100 miles with SkyMiles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.