United States Β· 531 miles (854 km)

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

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11,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Salt Lake City (SLC): 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 SMF to SLC 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
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112

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 SLC

Book SMF to SLC with points

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

SMF to SLC 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
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • 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
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  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Spokane (GEG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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See all 18 in Routes

SMF to SLC: common questions

How many miles does SMF to SLC 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 SMF to SLC?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

How far is Sacramento from Salt Lake City by plane?

Sacramento (SMF) and Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 SMF to SLC 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 Sacramento and Salt Lake City?

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.