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$108+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SMF
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Frontier)

One-way from

$108
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$409
From North Carolina to Sacramento Intl
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:39 pmRDU - SMF
1 stop20h 47mFrontier
Thu 10/3012:21 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop25h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$177
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 11/66:07 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Fri 11/1411:17 amSMF - CLT
2 stops24h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/115:10 amTYS - SMF
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/192:54 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/16:35 amAVL - SMF
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/87:00 amSMF - AVL
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/54:15 pmAVL - SMF
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/139:59 amSMF - AVL
2 stops8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/85:16 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Tue 10/1410:30 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/15$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/152:11 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/42:54 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/15:42 amAVL - SMF
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Sat 11/85:40 pmSMF - AVL
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/17$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 12/65:05 amTYS - SMF
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:57 pmSMF - TYS
2 stops8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/76:17 amGSO - SMF
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Mon 10/1310:30 pmSMF - GSO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/87:20 pmCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1310:29 pmSMF - CLT
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/166:23 pmAVL - SMF
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Mon 10/205:55 pmSMF - AVL
2 stops12h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$314

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Sacramento that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

11:19 am-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$269

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-1:44 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

2:54 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 14m

$274

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Sat 11/1

6:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$284

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/6

5:24 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/13

2:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$299

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/12

3:00 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$299

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/8

5:44 am-12:50 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/14

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

$302

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Sat 11/1

5:42 am-1:57 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/8

5:40 pm-9:23 am

2 stops12h 43m

$307

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Fri 12/5

4:15 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/13

9:59 am-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$308

GreensboroSacramento

GSO - SMF

GSOSMF

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 10/8

2:58 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/13

10:30 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$309

GreensboroSacramento

GSO - SMF

GSOSMF

Greensboro/H. Point

Tue 10/7

6:17 am-10:31 am

1 stop7h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/13

10:30 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$309

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from North Carolina 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 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 7h 48m. The distance from North Carolina to Sacramento is about 2062 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. United Airlines flights start at $126 while deals on Frontier start at $144 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from North Carolina 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 6 airlines flying from North Carolina to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$153Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$249Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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