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Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco from $137

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco departing on 9/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
12:26 pm - 8:36 am
RDU
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SMF
23h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 11:31 am
SMF
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RDU
21h 06m
1 stop
$272Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 12:05 pm
RDU
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SMF
7h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:03 pm
SMF
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RDU
7h 38m
1 stop
$273American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 11:10 pm
RDU
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SMF
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 5:35 pm
SMF
-
RDU
9h 05m
2 stops
$278Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Frontier Logo
12:26 pm - 10:35 am
RDU
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SMF
25h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 11:31 am
SMF
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RDU
21h 06m
1 stop
$282Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:25 pm
RDU
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SMF
8h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 5:35 pm
SMF
-
RDU
9h 05m
2 stops
$283Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 9:36 am
RDU
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SMF
17h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 11:31 am
SMF
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RDU
21h 06m
1 stop
$296Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
Delta Logo
6:33 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SMF
8h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:28 am - 11:59 pm
SMF
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RDU
9h 31m
1 stop
$297Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 5:00 pm
RDU
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SMF
24h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 11:31 am
SMF
-
RDU
21h 06m
1 stop
$299Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:40 pm
RDU
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SMF
8h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:01 pm - 6:10 pm
SMF
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RDU
19h 09m
1 stop
$301Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 10:08 am
RDU
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SMF
18h 00m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 6:10 pm
SMF
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RDU
26h 18m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

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Alaska Airlines flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Raleigh to Sacramento flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Sep 22
RDU5:50 pmRaleigh-Durham
8h 50m
1 stop
SMF11:40 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 25
SMF8:01 pmSacramento Intl
19h 09m
1 stop
RDU6:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
$301
Alaska Airlines
Aug 18
RDU7:08 pmRaleigh-Durham
18h 00m
1 stop
SMF10:08 amSacramento Intl
Aug 25
SMF12:52 pmSacramento Intl
26h 18m
1 stop
RDU6:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
$303
Alaska Airlines
Aug 18
RDU7:08 pmRaleigh-Durham
18h 00m
1 stop
SMF10:08 amSacramento Intl
Aug 19
SMF5:00 pmSacramento Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
RDU6:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
$304

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 29
RDU10:40 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 38m
2 stops
SMF6:18 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 6
SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 17m
1 stop
RDU3:17 pmRaleigh-Durham
$326
United Airlines
Aug 29
RDU10:40 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 38m
2 stops
SMF6:18 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 6
SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 17m
1 stop
RDU3:17 pmRaleigh-Durham
$374
United Airlines
Aug 18
RDU6:34 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 18m
1 stop
SMF1:52 pmSacramento Intl
Aug 19
SMF6:31 pmSacramento Intl
12h 03m
2 stops
RDU9:34 amRaleigh-Durham
$388

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 12, 2026.
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RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/5

12:26 pm-8:36 am

1 stop23h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/15

11:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop21h 06m

$272
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/5

7:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

6:25 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$273

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/26

6:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

5:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$278

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/4

12:26 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

11:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop21h 06m

$282

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/27

6:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

5:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$283

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/4

7:08 pm-9:36 am

1 stop17h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

11:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop21h 06m

$296

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

6:33 am-12:11 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/25

11:28 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$297

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/5

7:08 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop24h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/15

11:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop21h 06m

$299

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/25

8:01 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$301

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

7:08 pm-10:08 am

1 stop18h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/25

12:52 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$303

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Raleigh and Sacramento?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Raleigh, with most prices found around $315. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of January, then departing from Raleigh during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $336.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $431 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Raleigh for as low as $334 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Raleigh to Sacramento flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Raleigh to Sacramento flight.

How have Raleigh to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Raleigh to Sacramento flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Raleigh to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Raleigh to Sacramento (RDU to SMF) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

6h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Sacramento takes 6h 50m
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from Raleigh to Sacramento.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Sacramento

  • How far is Raleigh-Durham to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    Raleigh-Durham and Sacramento Intl are 2344.3 mi apart from one another. 6h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Raleigh to Sacramento?

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Sacramento

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,804 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,980 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $281Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,458 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,251 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Raleigh to Sacramento

    Southwest operates around 1 flight from Raleigh to Sacramento every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $460, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Raleigh to Sacramento from as low as $306 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 7.9/10 in 4,251 reviews.

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