Award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SMF→KIX. Lowest economy: 35,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 250,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 150,000 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) at a glance
- From
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, California, United States (SMF)
- To
- Kansai International, Osaka, Japan (KIX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 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), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Jetstar Japan (GK), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 22 of 22 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
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 | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL), STARLUX Airlines (JX) +1 more | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $82.91 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +1 more | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $349.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Jetstar Japan (GK), Japan Airlines (JL) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH) +1 more | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 272,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +3 more | 2 | 14 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 100,009 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 144,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 170,000 pts + $48.90 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 737,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 22 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 295,968 pts + $89.01 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $48.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 4 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Korean Air (KE) | 5 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 | Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $86.91 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 83,900 pts + $349.00 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 272,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 327,152 pts + $81.41 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 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 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83,900 · Qantas (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 55,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 327,152 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 47,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | 143,067 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 100,009 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 47,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 156,300 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 150,000 · Atmos (1 date) |
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 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)How many miles or points you need from Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
- In economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $5.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 100,009 points + $75.71; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 250,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 150,000 points + $5.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)
What's the lowest Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:20 UTC). In business class, 250,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:20 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 20 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 21 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 7 dates, first class 21 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 14 dates, premium economy 1 date); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 8 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 22 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
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, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Osaka Kansai (KIX)?
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, 35,000 points with Atmos (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 250,000 miles with MileagePlus (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.