Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
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.
Airlines flying nonstop from SMF to PHX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book SMF to PHX 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 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
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more the whole way
+2+2 - Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
SMF to PHX: common questions
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.
How many miles does SMF to PHX cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SMF to PHX with taxes and fees.
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.