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$128+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Sacramento (SMF)

CLT — SMF
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Sacramento

Wed 12/95:34 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Wed 12/167:00 am -
1 stop8h 13m
Deal found 11/5$267
Thu 12/34:24 pm -
2 stops22h 06m
Thu 12/1012:30 pm -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 11/5$293
Thu 12/106:30 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Sat 12/126:00 am -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 11/4$312
Tue 12/85:34 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Fri 12/1110:52 pm -
1 stop8h 21m
Deal found 11/8$317
Fri 12/1110:16 pm -
1 stop16h 19m
Fri 12/1811:37 am -
1 stop28h 08m
Deal found 11/4$321
Wed 12/95:45 pm -
Nonstop5h 34m
Wed 12/1610:03 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 11/5$347
Wed 12/26:20 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Wed 12/95:10 am -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 11/4$357
Thu 12/31:56 pm -
1 stop10h 45m
Thu 12/106:15 am -
1 stop9h 07m
Deal found 11/5$357
Wed 12/94:22 pm -
2 stops20h 29m
Wed 12/162:57 pm -
2 stops23h 29m
Deal found 11/5$365
Fri 12/44:22 pm -
2 stops26h 51m
Fri 12/1112:30 pm -
2 stops23h 23m
Deal found 11/5$367
Thu 12/106:50 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Tue 12/156:15 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 11/4$371
Wed 12/24:22 pm -
2 stops20h 14m
Wed 12/912:30 pm -
2 stops23h 57m
Deal found 11/4$373

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Delta)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$566
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From North Carolina to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from North Carolina to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 2/24

5:05 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/1

3:39 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/25

2:55 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 12/13

5:34 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/26

5:05 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 12/20

6:20 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/2

5:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/25

5:24 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/11

5:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$222

CharlotteSacramento

CLT Charlotte Douglas - SMF Sacramento Intl

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/4

7:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $385). Flying from North Carolina to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $544). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from North Carolina to Sacramento in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Sacramento?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
North Carolina to Sacramento flights typically cost between $401 and $567 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $267 on Delta (Dec 9-Dec 16).

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

The best time to book flights from North Carolina to Sacramento is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 popular is this North Carolina to Sacramento flight route?

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

    Departing from North Carolina to Sacramento will take you 7h 40m. The distance from North Carolina to Sacramento is about 2237 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 $117. Southwest flights start at $137 while deals on United Airlines start at $151 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $266. While the most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $267 on average, our data indicates $492 when flying 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $385). Flying from North Carolina to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $544). 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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Alternative routes for North Carolina to Sacramento

Top 6 airlines flying from North Carolina to Sacramento

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$222Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$351Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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