Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento (SMF) flights

An economy award from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento (SMF) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento (SMF): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 531 miles (854 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Francisco, Boise and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles SLC to SMF costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SLC to SMF
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SLC to SMF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SLC to SMF with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Boise (BOI)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Ontario (ONT)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more the whole way

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- Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Santa Ana (SNA)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Eugene (EUG)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way




- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Spokane (GEG)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


SLC to SMF: common questions
How many miles does SLC to SMF cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SLC to SMF?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento (SMF).
How far is Salt Lake City from Sacramento by plane?
Salt Lake City (SLC) and Sacramento (SMF) are 531 miles (854 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SLC to SMF award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Salt Lake City and Sacramento?
The most direct connections are through San Francisco (SFO), Boise (BOI), Las Vegas (LAS), Santa Barbara (SBA) and Burbank (BUR). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
