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$76+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Sacramento (RDU - 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SMF
Feb 16 — Feb 231
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 February 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$76
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$412
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 4/310:58 amRDU - SMF
2 stops26h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/88:35 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops19h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/512:50 pmRDU - SMF
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/131:27 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/36:52 pmRDU - SMF
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Tue 3/412:46 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/10$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/318:35 pmRDU - SMF
2 stops15h 45mSouthwest
Thu 4/31:00 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:50 pmRDU - SMF
1 stop18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/76:48 amSMF - RDU
1 stop31h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/276:40 pmRDU - SMF
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/610:09 amSMF - RDU
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/10$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/14:18 pmRDU - SMF
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/89:31 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$437
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 2/168:14 amRDU - SMF
2 stops18h 38mFrontier
Fri 2/211:07 amSMF - RDU
2 stops17h 09mFrontier
Deal found 2/11$1,110

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RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/3

10:58 am-10:54 am

2 stops26h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

8:35 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops19h 03m

$261

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

12:50 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/13

1:27 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop23h 59m

$272

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/3

6:52 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

12:46 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$343

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/31

8:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops15h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/3

1:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops9h 00m

$359

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:50 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/7

6:48 am-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 02m

$367

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

6:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

10:09 am-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$435

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

4:18 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

9:31 pm-9:29 am

1 stop8h 58m

$437

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

5:49 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 09m

$76

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

8:43 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$82

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/17

3:14 pm-8:42 am

2 stops20h 28m

$147

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Sacramento in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Sacramento is 20 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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Raleigh to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 RDU to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 February 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from Raleigh to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 February 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Raleigh to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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