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$113+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Raleigh (SMF - RDU)

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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RDU
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:30 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop9h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 4/284:55 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:53 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop26h 23m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:38 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop18h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:00 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 2/273:03 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$293
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:53 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop26h 23m
Frontier
Sat 3/146:43 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop19h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 2/2010:53 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/146:25 pm
RDU
-
SMF
2 stops48h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1311:59 pm
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 3/183:00 pm
RDU
-
SMF
2 stops10h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:45 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop11h 15m
Southwest
Fri 2/205:25 am
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:35 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:36 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$301

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$516
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Raleigh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Raleigh that are best for you.

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SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/13

11:59 pm-10:08 am

1 stop7h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$293

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/27

3:03 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$293

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/18

11:59 pm-10:08 am

1 stop7h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/20

4:50 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$293

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

10:53 am-4:16 pm

1 stop26h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/14

6:43 pm-11:06 am

1 stop19h 23m

$296

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

6:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

5:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop8h 05m

$299

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

7:08 am-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

3:03 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$329

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

5:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$334

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

7:15 pm-8:05 am

2 stops9h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$340

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:51 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$341

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$129

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Raleigh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Raleigh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Raleigh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Raleigh (average of $150). Flying from Sacramento to Raleigh in June 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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 Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    You will need to book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Raleigh-Durham if you want to fly from Sacramento to Raleigh. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Raleigh from the Sacramento airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SMF to RDU to be around 6h 30m.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Raleigh can take about 7h 09m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $293. Sacramento and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 2338 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Raleigh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Raleigh is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $119 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $264 and $268 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Raleigh for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $144 and $153, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Raleigh (average of $150). Flying from Sacramento to Raleigh in June 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Raleigh. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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