United States Β· 606 miles (975 km)

Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA) flights

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

An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 606 miles (975 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Portland, Eugene and San Francisco and more.

How many miles SMF to SEA 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 Alaska Airlines4,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines10,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines16,100$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$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 SEA

Book SMF to SEA with points

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

SMF to SEA with one stop

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

  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Spokane (GEG)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more the whole way
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  • Via Ontario (ONT)Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
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  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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See all 16 in Routes

SMF to SEA: common questions

How many miles does SMF to SEA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). 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 SEA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA).

How far is Sacramento from Seattle by plane?

Sacramento (SMF) and Seattle (SEA) are 606 miles (975 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 SEA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 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 Seattle?

The most direct connections are through Portland (PDX), Eugene (EUG), San Francisco (SFO), Boise (BOI) and Vancouver (YVR). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Portland.

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.