Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for ZRH→SMF. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $75.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $1,010.83 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 200,000 points + $121.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF) at a glance
- From
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- To
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, California, United States (SMF)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 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), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 25 of 26 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | 22,500 pts + $75.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +2 more | — | 25 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $161.29 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 37,000 pts + $238.89 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $60.63 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +11 more | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $130.90 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $330.96 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,000 pts + $62.81 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 67,400 pts + $78.69 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 79,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 108,000 pts + $305.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $161.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $60.69 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +5 more | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 52,000 pts + $60.43 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $138.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 102,500 pts + $1,063.51 | 3 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 125,500 pts + $336.89 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 13 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 170,300 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 210,000 pts + $62.81 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $1,010.83 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,068.79Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 5 | 6 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $63.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +6 more | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $130.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 125,000 pts + $305.09Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 133,600 pts + $1,084.53 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 188,500 pts + $477.19 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $102.53 | 3 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $121.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +1 more | 4 | 11 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 330,000 pts + $68.64 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), SAS (SK) | 6 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, 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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $101.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $161.29 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $1,053.29 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $92.49Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $130.80Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 125,000 pts + $328.49Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $121.89 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 370,000 pts + $62.81 | 9+ | 2 stops | 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 50,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 112,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 85,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 52,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 250,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 50,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 110,751 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 42,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 100,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 260,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 100,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 260,000 · 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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $75.39; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 45,000 points + $161.19; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $1,010.83; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 200,000 points + $121.89; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF)
What's the lowest Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $75.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 3, 2026, 21:55 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:58 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $1,010.83 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 3, 2026, 21:55 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 21 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 25 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 21 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 13 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 13 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 11 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 7 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 13 dates, premium economy 12 dates, first class 13 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 7 dates, business class 3 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 9 dates, premium economy 8 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Sacramento (SMF)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.