Due to some last minute business trips, I just realized I am only 12454 (6227 each way) EQM away from making EXP, something I have never been able to do.

So, I'm ready to do a mileage run, even if it means leaving in the AM and doing a red-eye back without any stay! I've looked around and the best deal I could find was this:

Depart SMF (my home airport)-->switch planes in DFW--->Arrive CDG 12/27
Leave CDG on 12/28 (2 hours after arriving!)--->DFW (stay overnight)--->Leave SMF on 12/29 for $1194.54 USD (before tax)

This would get me a little more than the 12,454 EQMs I need.

However, I've seen the FT experts out there and I have a feeling you can help me do better. So, can anyone give me some alternate/better/cheaper ideas?

More information --- I can't fly any earlier than 12/19, and I would prefer not to fly on 12/24 or 12/25.

Thanks so much in advance!