United States Β· 647 miles (1,041 km)

Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 647 miles (1,041 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Ontario and more.

How many miles SMF to PHX 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SMF to PHX

Book SMF to PHX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SMF to PHX with one stop

16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more the whole way
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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See all 16 in Routes

SMF to PHX: common questions

How many miles does SMF to PHX cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). 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 PHX?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX).

How far is Sacramento from Phoenix by plane?

Sacramento (SMF) and Phoenix (PHX) are 647 miles (1,041 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 PHX 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 Phoenix?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Palm Springs (PSP), Ontario (ONT), Burbank (BUR) and San Francisco (SFO). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.

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.