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$101+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Sacramento (CLT - SMF)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SMF
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/316:43 pmCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:05 amSMF - CLT
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/312:54 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/411:35 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amCLT - SMF
2 stops9h 30mDelta
Sun 1/410:05 pmSMF - CLT
2 stops15h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/26$499
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/296:35 amCLT - SMF
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:35 amSMF - CLT
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$509
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/276:55 pmCLT - SMF
2 stops16h 05mSouthwest
Fri 1/26:00 amSMF - CLT
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Fri 12/266:43 pmCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:20 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$518
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/295:45 amCLT - SMF
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/110:20 amSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$524
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/266:20 amCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Tue 12/301:24 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/25$528
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/285:45 amCLT - SMF
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:30 amSMF - CLT
2 stops15h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$529
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/269:25 pmCLT - SMF
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:10 amSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$530

Find flight deals from Charlotte to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$577
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Sacramento 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Charlotte

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/17

11:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

6:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$354

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/21

5:59 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$369

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

1:07 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$379

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/21

11:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

6:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$384

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/17

5:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

10:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

$389

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/22

5:59 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/30

10:29 pm-6:02 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$398

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/24

6:10 am-1:29 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$404

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/3

12:45 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/11

8:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$408

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/7

9:34 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops42h 39m

$169

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/25

10:15 am-10:13 am

2 stops26h 58m

$173

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

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 Charlotte to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Charlotte-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Charlotte-Sacramento 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 Charlotte to Sacramento

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento (average of $106). Flying from Charlotte to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 CLT to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Sacramento in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Sacramento, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,211 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Sacramento. 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 Charlotte to Sacramento?

    You will need to book a flight from Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl if you want to fly from Charlotte to Sacramento. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Sacramento from the Charlotte airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CLT to SMF to be around 5h 36m.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Charlotte to Sacramento can take about 5h 48m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. Airlines will cover a distance of 2237 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charlotte to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $143. American Airlines flights start at $161 while deals on Southwest start at $165 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $383, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $258. The most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $286.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento (average of $106). Flying from Charlotte to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 Charlotte to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to Sacramento. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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