Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT) flights

An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,239 miles (3,604 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Denver and Kansas City and more.
How many miles SMF to CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
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 SMF to CLT
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book SMF to CLT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
SMF to CLT with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way




- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


SMF to CLT: common questions
How many miles does SMF to CLT cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (16,000). 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 SMF to CLT?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT).
How far is Sacramento from Charlotte by plane?
Sacramento (SMF) and Charlotte (CLT) are 2,239 miles (3,604 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SMF to CLT award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sacramento and Charlotte?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Denver (DEN), Kansas City (MCI), Saint Louis (STL) and Salt Lake City (SLC). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
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.








