Award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Austin (AUS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for SMF→AUS. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 42,800 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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SMF to AUS at a glance
- From
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, United States (SMF)
- To
- Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, United States (AUS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), 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 Austin (AUS)
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 | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 326 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 237 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 204 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 284 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 28,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 209 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 239 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 326 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium Economy: 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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 28,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 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.
Best months to fly SMF to AUS on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 30,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 42,800 · Qantas (23 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 42,800 · Qantas (24 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (27 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (18 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (22 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (12 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (17 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (22 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (22 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (30 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 42,800 · Qantas (7 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (9 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Sacramento to Austin award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 14:17 UTC). In business, 42,800 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 239 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 23:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SMF→AUS?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 326 dates, first 326 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, first 322 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 237 dates, business 1 date); JetBlue True Blue (economy 209 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 284 dates, business 239 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 204 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SMF to AUS?
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, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SMF→AUS award prices?
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, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 42,800 points with Qantas (24 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.