Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 86 miles (139 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Santa Barbara, Burbank and Los Angeles and more.
How many miles SMF to SFO 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
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 SFO
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SMF to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SMF to SFO with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more the whole way
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+3 - Via Ontario (ONT)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
SMF to SFO: common questions
How many miles does SMF to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (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 SMF to SFO?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Sacramento from San Francisco by plane?
Sacramento (SMF) and San Francisco (SFO) are 86 miles (139 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 SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 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 San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Santa Barbara (SBA), Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT) and Santa Ana (SNA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Burbank.
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.