Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Austin (AUS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for SMF→AUS in economy and business. Lowest economy: 20,700 points + $5.60 (economy space on 284 dates). Lowest business: 42,800 points + $5.60 (business space on 239 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 20,700 points + $5.60
- economy space on 284 dates
- Lowest business
- 42,800 points + $5.60
- business space on 239 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on SMF→AUS in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 284 | See dates | |
| Business | 42,800 points + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 239 | See dates |
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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,700 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 42,800 points + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $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.
Best months to fly SMF to AUS with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 20,700 (14 dates) | 43,600 (15 dates) | |
| 20,700 (24 dates) | 42,800 (23 dates) | |
| 20,700 (22 dates) | 42,800 (24 dates) | |
| 20,700 (28 dates) | 43,600 (27 dates) | |
| 20,700 (26 dates) | 43,600 (18 dates) | |
| 20,700 (23 dates) | 43,600 (22 dates) | |
| 20,700 (23 dates) | 43,600 (12 dates) | |
| 20,700 (27 dates) | 43,600 (17 dates) | |
| 20,700 (29 dates) | 43,600 (22 dates) | |
| 20,700 (29 dates) | 43,600 (22 dates) | |
| 20,700 (31 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 20,700 (8 dates) | 42,800 (7 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on SMF–AUS
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $25.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 19,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 30,000 pts + $58.00Lowest | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 28,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 42,800 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from SMF to AUS
What's the lowest Qantas award from Sacramento to Austin?
In economy, 20,700 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 284 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 23:10 UTC). In business, 42,800 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 239 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 23:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop SMF to AUS awards with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from SMF to AUS?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Aug 2027 departures: 20,700 points (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.