How long is the flight from Raleigh to Fort Smith?

There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Fort Smith in 5h 37m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 874 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Fort Smith round-trip?

Currently priced at $328, American Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Fort Smith and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Fort Smith?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Fort Smith flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Smith ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Fort Smith when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Smith, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Fort Smith?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Fort Smith?

Flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from Raleigh to Fort Smith in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $328.

Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Fort Smith flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith?

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Wed 10/15:13 amRDU - FSM

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Wed 10/15:13 amRDU - FSM

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$289

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Fort Smith (average of $429). Flying from Raleigh to Fort Smith in March is currently the most expensive (average of $574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to FSM?

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Fort Smith in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Raleigh to Fort Smith. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.2

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2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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American Airlines

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2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from Raleigh to Fort Smith?
There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Fort Smith in 5h 37m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 874 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Fort Smith round-trip?
Currently priced at $328, American Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Fort Smith and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Fort Smith flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Fort Smith?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Fort Smith by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Fort Smith?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Fort Smith (average of $429). Flying from Raleigh to Fort Smith in March is currently the most expensive (average of $574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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