Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento
Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento
Looking for cheap flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Albuquerque to Sacramento vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,000–44,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento for specific travel dates.
2026-11-29
ABQ - SMF
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
ABQ - SMF
First | 1 Stop
From 34,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
ABQ - SMF
First | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Albuquerque to Sacramento flight facts
Distance
865 mi
1,391 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Airports in Albuquerque
ABQ · Albuquerque Intl Sunport
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Fe - Sacramento · Santa Fe is 49 mi from Albuquerque
Flights Albuquerque - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 67 mi from Sacramento
Flights Albuquerque - Oakland · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights Albuquerque - San Francisco · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights Albuquerque - Reno · Reno is 112 mi from Sacramento
Flights Albuquerque - Monterey · Monterey is 146 mi from Sacramento
Premium cabin flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
ABQ - SMF
First | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
ABQ - SMF
First | 1 Stop
From 34,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
ABQ - SMF
First | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Napa (USA)
Carneros Resort and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 170,000 Pts or $667
Sonoma, CA (USA)
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $258
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Albuquerque to Sacramento depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento.
Albuquerque and Sacramento are about 865 miles (1,391 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 865-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Departures from Albuquerque: Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ). Arrivals in Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sacramento, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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