What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Sacramento one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $92. Spirit Airlines flights start at $103 while deals on American Airlines start at $126 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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

While some choose either Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl or Jacksonville Albert J Ellis - Sacramento Intl, Norfolk - Sacramento Intl is the most popular route from North Carolina to Sacramento.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from North Carolina to Sacramento?

Before booking your flight from North Carolina to Sacramento check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Frontier.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 26 days in advance to save up to 192% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 26 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $489, or $520 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Sacramento. Flights to Sacramento from North Carolina in January are about $434 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $161.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$187 (FlightHub)
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Popular in	August
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Average price	$479

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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 August 17, 2025.

Thu 11/66:07 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop21h 01mFrontier

Thu 11/1312:21 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$187

Sun 11/25:21 pmRDU - SMF

1 stop21h 47mFrontier

Sun 11/1612:21 pmSMF - RDU

1 stop25h 15mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$194

Fri 9/510:17 amCLT - SMF

2 stops25h 21mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - CLT

2 stops20h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$207

Fri 9/191:50 pmCLT - SMF

2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2112:06 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$226

Mon 9/811:45 amRDU - SMF

2 stops23h 53mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/106:30 amSMF - RDU

3 stops22h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$238

Thu 10/235:34 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/265:12 pmSMF - CLT

2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$240

Thu 9/255:20 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop20h 53mFrontier

Sun 9/2812:06 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 19mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$250

Wed 10/86:43 pmTYS - SMF

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/1411:55 pmSMF - TYS

1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$251

Sat 10/186:00 amTYS - SMF

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/2512:59 pmSMF - TYS

2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$256

Thu 10/238:17 pmTYS - SMF

1 stop18h 09mFrontier

Sun 10/2612:18 pmSMF - TYS

1 stop28h 14mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$268

Thu 10/235:34 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop20h 52mFrontier

Sun 10/2612:18 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$270

Thu 10/235:34 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/275:12 pmSMF - CLT

2 stops13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$272

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Thu 11/66:07 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop21h 01mFrontier

Thu 11/1312:21 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$187

Fri 9/510:17 amCLT - SMF

2 stops25h 21mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - CLT

2 stops20h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$207

Fri 9/191:50 pmCLT - SMF

2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2112:06 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$226

Tue 11/115:10 amTYS - SMF

1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/192:54 pmSMF - TYS

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$251

Tue 11/118:45 amRDU - SMF

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/191:00 pmSMF - RDU

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$277

Thu 10/236:23 pmAVL - SMF

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Mon 10/2712:07 pmSMF - AVL

1 stop6h 09mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$309

Tue 10/2111:40 amORF - SMF

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/289:15 pmSMF - ORF

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/15

$322

Sun 11/25:21 pmRDU - SMF

1 stop21h 47mFrontier

Sun 11/1612:21 pmSMF - RDU

1 stop25h 15mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$194

Fri 9/262:39 pmCLT - SMF

2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2812:06 pmSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$226

Mon 9/811:45 amRDU - SMF

2 stops23h 53mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/106:30 amSMF - RDU

3 stops22h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$238

Sat 10/186:00 amTYS - SMF

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/2511:55 pmSMF - TYS

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$251

Thu 10/235:34 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/265:12 pmSMF - CLT

2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$240

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Fri 8/227:00 amCLT - SMF

2 stops17h 34mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/248:25 pmSMF - CLT

3 stops24h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$426

Fri 8/227:00 amCLT - SMF

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/2411:55 amSMF - CLT

1 stop25h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$438

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Nonstop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/2410:13 pmSMF - CLT

Nonstop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$507

Sat 8/235:27 pmRDU - SMF

1 stop20h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/33:47 pmSMF - RDU

2 stops13h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$298

Sat 8/236:36 amTYS - SMF

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Sat 8/306:07 pmSMF - TYS

2 stops13h 45mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$403

Sat 8/2312:20 pmTYS - SMF

1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/305:00 amSMF - TYS

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$414

Sat 8/233:40 pmTRI - SMF

1 stop9h 33mDelta

Tue 8/2612:16 pmSMF - TRI

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$519

Mon 8/253:10 pmCLT - SMF

3 stops33h 24mSpirit Airlines

Wed 8/276:30 amSMF - CLT

2 stops12h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$425

Wed 8/2710:50 amCLT - SMF

1 stop9h 50mSouthwest

Tue 9/910:10 amSMF - CLT

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/15

$398

Wed 8/276:00 amCLT - SMF

3 stops42h 34mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - CLT

3 stops34h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$408

Wed 8/273:52 pmCLT - SMF

Nonstop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/910:02 pmSMF - CLT

Nonstop4h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$449

Wed 8/277:00 amORF - SMF

2 stops15h 42mDelta

Sat 9/612:16 pmSMF - ORF

1 stop9h 09mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$496

One-way flights from North Carolina to Sacramento
Search for one-way flight options from North Carolina to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

Thu 10/306:07 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop21h 01mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$92

Thu 10/235:39 pmRDU - SMF

1 stop20h 47mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$96

Mon 11/107:43 pmRDU - SMF

2 stops18h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$103

Mon 9/811:52 amRDU - SMF

2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$110

Thu 9/411:52 amRDU - SMF

2 stops12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$116

Mon 9/2911:52 amRDU - SMF

2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$117

Sun 9/145:20 pmCLT - SMF

1 stop20h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$118

Mon 11/177:43 pmRDU - SMF

2 stops18h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$118

Tue 9/1610:46 amCLT - SMF

2 stops24h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$119

Sat 10/187:51 pmRDU - SMF

2 stops18h 35mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$121

Mon 9/1511:50 amCLT - SMF

2 stops47h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$122

Wed 10/2212:30 pmRDU - SMF

2 stops31h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$122

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CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

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Thu 11/6

6:07 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/13

12:21 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$187

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

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Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/2

5:21 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop21h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/16

12:21 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$194

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 9/5

10:17 am-8:38 am

2 stops25h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

9:33 am-9:22 am

2 stops20h 49m

$207

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 9/19

1:50 pm-8:38 am

2 stops21h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/21

12:06 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$226

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 9/26

2:39 pm-8:38 am

2 stops20h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/28

12:06 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$226

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/8

11:45 am-8:38 am

2 stops23h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-8:28 am

3 stops22h 58m

$238

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/23

5:34 pm-11:26 am

1 stop20h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

5:12 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$240

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/25

5:20 pm-11:13 am

1 stop20h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/28

12:06 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$250

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 11/11

5:10 am-10:18 am

1 stop8h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

2:54 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 22m

$251

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

11:55 pm-11:44 am

1 stop8h 49m

$251

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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 $398). 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?

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.

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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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Sacramento one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $92. Spirit Airlines flights start at $103 while deals on American Airlines start at $126 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Sacramento?
While some choose either Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl or Jacksonville Albert J Ellis - Sacramento Intl, Norfolk - 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 $398). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$96	Average$211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$143	Average$294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$213	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$278	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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