North Carolina

$111+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to North Carolina

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RDU
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to North Carolina

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1311:46 am
SMF
-
CLT
1 stop28h 08m
Frontier
Sat 4/255:51 pm
CLT
-
SMF
1 stop20h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:03 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Wed 4/226:55 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop19h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$231
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:03 am
SMF
-
CLT
1 stop27h 20m
Frontier
Thu 5/77:49 pm
CLT
-
SMF
1 stop18h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$231
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:46 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop27h 06m
Frontier
Sun 4/128:35 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop17h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1311:46 am
SMF
-
CLT
1 stop28h 08m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:18 pm
CLT
-
SMF
1 stop20h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:49 pm
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Thu 4/236:00 am
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:46 pm
SMF
-
RDU
2 stops10h 03m
Delta
Tue 4/216:00 am
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:28 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop21h 03m
Frontier
Sun 5/1712:26 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop25h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:03 am
SMF
-
CLT
1 stop28h 51m
Frontier
Thu 5/77:49 pm
CLT
-
SMF
2 stops18h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:41 am
SMF
-
CLT
1 stop28h 13m
Frontier
Sun 4/127:49 pm
CLT
-
SMF
1 stop18h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:44 am
SMF
-
CLT
2 stops33h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/255:51 pm
CLT
-
SMF
1 stop20h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:03 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop7h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/45:48 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop8h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$277

Find flight deals from Sacramento to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$496
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to North Carolina
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to North Carolina
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

6:14 pm-9:34 am

2 stops12h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/13

11:25 am-9:52 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$307

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/30

7:51 pm-6:10 am

1 stop31h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/4

5:48 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$329

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

7:30 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$329

SacramentoGreensboro

SMF - GSO

SMFGSO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

11:59 pm-11:53 am

1 stop8h 54m

Greensboro/H. Point

Sun 4/19

6:15 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 38m

$349
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

12:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/10

6:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$351

SacramentoBlountville

SMF - TRI

SMFTRI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

11:38 am-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Fri 4/17

5:08 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$354

SacramentoAsheville

SMF - AVL

SMFAVL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

11:59 pm-9:54 am

1 stop6h 55m

Asheville Regional

Wed 4/15

10:45 am-8:56 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$358

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/30

9:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop8h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/4

6:35 am-1:25 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$368

SacramentoAsheville

SMF - AVL

SMFAVL

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

7:43 pm-9:52 am

2 stops11h 09m

Asheville Regional

Wed 6/10

3:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$368

SacramentoGreensboro

SMF - GSO

SMFGSO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

11:59 pm-11:53 am

1 stop8h 54m

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 4/15

5:39 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$369

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to North Carolina

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to North Carolina from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to North Carolina

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to North Carolina?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to North Carolina (average of $153). Flying from Sacramento to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 SMF to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to North Carolina in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to North Carolina?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to North Carolina. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to North Carolina flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to North Carolina. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Sacramento to North Carolina by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to North Carolina. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to North Carolina?

    For a flight from Sacramento to North Carolina, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to North Carolina?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to North Carolina can take about 6h 46m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. Airlines will cover a distance of 2338 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to North Carolina one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $83. Frontier flights start at $97 while deals on Delta start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to North Carolina?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to North Carolina that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to North Carolina flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to North Carolina?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to North Carolina.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to North Carolina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to North Carolina 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 Sacramento to North Carolina?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to North Carolina (average of $153). Flying from Sacramento to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to North Carolina

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to North Carolina. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$335Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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