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Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco from $128

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5:01 pm - 2:02 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
24h 01m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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5:11 pm - 4:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
19h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$288Frontier
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
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4:24 pm - 11:30 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 06m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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12:30 pm - 4:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$293Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
Delta Logo
1:56 pm - 9:41 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 6:22 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$357Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:24 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:19 am - 5:57 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
$357Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:59 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:20 am - 4:22 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 02m1 stop San Francisco
$357United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 11:53 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$381American Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19
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5:00 am - 12:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:29 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 29m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas
$405American Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:57 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:10 am - 3:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$411United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 12:50 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
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11:50 pm - 11:15 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$415Southwest
Wed, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 13
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7:50 am - 1:30 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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11:10 pm - 9:00 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl
$419Southwest
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 24

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Frontier flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to Sacramento flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 13
RDU4:51 pmRaleigh-Durham
21h 25m
1 stop
SMF11:16 amSacramento Intl
Jan 18
SMF12:11 pmSacramento Intl
18h 32m
2 stops
RDU9:43 amRaleigh-Durham
$282
Frontier
Dec 4
RDU5:01 pmRaleigh-Durham
24h 01m
2 stops
SMF2:02 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 10
SMF5:11 pmSacramento Intl
19h 49m
2 stops
RDU4:00 pmRaleigh-Durham
$288
Frontier
Dec 3
RDU4:24 pmRaleigh-Durham
22h 06m
2 stops
SMF11:30 amSacramento Intl
Dec 10
SMF12:30 pmSacramento Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
RDU4:00 pmRaleigh-Durham
$293

Alaska Airlines flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Raleigh to Sacramento flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 4
RDU5:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
19h 55m
1 stop
SMF10:05 amSacramento Intl
Dec 10
SMF8:11 pmSacramento Intl
18h 19m
1 stop
RDU5:30 pmRaleigh-Durham
$357
Alaska Airlines
Dec 1
RDU6:15 amRaleigh-Durham
15h 09m
2 stops
SMF6:24 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 2
SMF8:11 pmSacramento Intl
18h 19m
1 stop
RDU5:30 pmRaleigh-Durham
$418
Alaska Airlines
Jan 14
RDU5:23 pmRaleigh-Durham
8h 49m
1 stop
SMF11:12 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 23
SMF6:48 amSacramento Intl
7h 56m
1 stop
RDU5:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$424

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RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/4

5:01 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/10

5:11 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$288

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/3

4:24 pm-11:30 am

2 stops22h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/10

12:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$293

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/3

1:56 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/10

6:15 am-6:22 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$357

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/5

5:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/19

6:19 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$357

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/4

4:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/7

6:20 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$357

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/5

5:00 am-12:24 pm

2 stops10h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/19

11:06 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$381

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/5

5:00 am-12:24 pm

2 stops10h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/19

8:00 am-8:29 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$405

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/1

6:15 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/2

5:10 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$411

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/10

8:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/13

11:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

$415
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RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/23

7:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/24

11:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop6h 50m

$419

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $376 to $512.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $282.

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 $330. 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 $393.

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 $455 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 $336 on momondo.

How have Raleigh to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Raleigh to Sacramento flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

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Best Price Found

$128

Fastest flight time

7h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $128. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $288.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Sacramento takes 7h 35m
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. 7h 35m 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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Rating
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Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,474 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $281Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,702 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $294Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,233 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,214 reviews
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