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$84+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$196
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$456
From Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Charlotte to Sacramento

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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/299:28 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop16h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/57:26 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$196
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:21 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/217:26 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/208:30 amCLT - SMF
2 stops12h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/265:15 amSMF - CLT
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$287

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

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Charlotte

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/29

9:28 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

7:26 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$196

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 7/17

5:21 pm-11:16 am

1 stop20h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/21

7:26 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$234

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/20

8:30 am-6:03 pm

2 stops12h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

5:15 am-5:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$287

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/23

9:28 pm-8:36 am

1 stop14h 08m

$84

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/27

6:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$171

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/26

5:34 pm-11:26 am

1 stop20h 52m

$174

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/1

5:38 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$198

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/1

5:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$208

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 62 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Charlotte to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Sacramento in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% 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 July 3, 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charlotte to Sacramento. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Southwest flights start at $171 while deals on American Airlines start at $198 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 $348, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $197. The most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $196.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Charlotte to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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