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$82+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Sacramento (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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SMF
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/252:45 pmGSO - SMF
1 stop10h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/910:50 amSMF - GSO
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/258:00 amGSO - SMF
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Fri 1/912:30 pmSMF - GSO
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/24$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/2511:18 amCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/610:29 pmSMF - CLT
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/258:00 amCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/612:58 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Tue 1/65:15 pmSMF - CLT
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/24$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/2511:18 amCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:20 pmSMF - CLT
Nonstop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amILM - SMF
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Sat 1/1012:30 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/24$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/243:06 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/291:21 pmILM - SMF
2 stops12h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1010:04 amSMF - ILM
2 stops10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Mon 12/296:15 amSMF - CLT
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/24$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/252:54 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:38 amSMF - CLT
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$494
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/2412:55 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/305:25 amSMF - CLT
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$495

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated December 25, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$245
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One-way from

$82
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July

Average price

$419
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Sacramento that are best for you.

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RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/10

7:36 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

11:45 am-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$245

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

7:36 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/26

11:45 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$245

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

7:36 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

11:45 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$245

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

6:18 am-1:28 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

12:58 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$262

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

3:39 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/26

10:04 am-10:58 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$262

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/23

7:04 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop30h 04m

$285

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Sat 2/14

6:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

10:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$290

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Tue 1/13

6:15 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

10:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

$297

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

7:04 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

9:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop30h 04m

$304

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Thu 2/12

4:04 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

10:20 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 19m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Sacramento

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $106). Flying from North Carolina to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 NC to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from North Carolina to Sacramento in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Sacramento. 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 into for flights to Sacramento from North Carolina?

    If you book a flight to Sacramento from North Carolina, you will be flying to Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

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

    Departing from North Carolina to Sacramento will take you 8h 20m. The distance from North Carolina to Sacramento is about 2147 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina 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 $134. United Airlines flights start at $153 while deals on American Airlines start at $161 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - Sacramento Intl or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Sacramento Intl, Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl is the most popular route from North Carolina to Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $106). Flying from North Carolina to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 North Carolina to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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