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Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco from $164

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4:48 pm - 11:19 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:11 pm - 3:56 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$342Frontier
Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Feb 26
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5:01 pm - 11:35 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
12:30 pm - 4:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$377Frontier
Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
1:57 pm - 8:19 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 10:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$425American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 6
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:24 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:08 am - 6:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$425Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 23
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 10:17 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:18 pm - 11:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 26m1 stop Salt Lake City
$425Delta
Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 12:50 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 11:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$430Southwest
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 8:19 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 11:23 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 19m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
$430American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 6
United Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 11:44 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 11m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:31 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$434United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 9:35 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 8:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Nashville Intl
$435Southwest
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:59 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 53m1 stop San Francisco
$436United Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 9

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Southwest flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Our best Southwest deals on Raleigh to Sacramento flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 9
RDU11:50 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 40m
1 stop
SMF7:30 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 16
SMF12:55 pmSacramento Intl
7h 40m
1 stop
RDU11:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
$415
Southwest
Dec 9
RDU6:40 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 05m
2 stops
SMF1:45 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 16
SMF5:20 amSacramento Intl
8h 50m
1 stop
RDU5:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
$420
Southwest
Jan 20
RDU8:05 amRaleigh-Durham
9h 15m
2 stops
SMF2:20 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 22
SMF1:45 pmSacramento Intl
6h 30m
1 stop
RDU11:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
$446

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 8
RDU4:50 pmRaleigh-Durham
9h 09m
1 stop
SMF10:59 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 9
SMF6:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 53m
1 stop
RDU4:53 pmRaleigh-Durham
$436
United Airlines
Jan 8
RDU1:00 pmRaleigh-Durham
11h 06m
2 stops
SMF9:06 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 9
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
6h 53m
1 stop
RDU4:53 pmRaleigh-Durham
$442
United Airlines
Jan 8
RDU1:00 pmRaleigh-Durham
8h 51m
1 stop
SMF6:51 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 16
SMF6:35 amSacramento Intl
8h 06m
1 stop
RDU5:41 pmRaleigh-Durham
$466

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RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/20

4:48 pm-11:19 am

1 stop21h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/26

12:11 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$342

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

5:01 pm-11:35 am

1 stop21h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/11

12:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$377

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

1:57 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/6

1:06 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$425

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/13

5:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/23

6:08 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$425

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/2

3:15 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/3

1:18 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$425

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/12

8:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/20

11:15 am-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$430

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

3:35 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/6

10:04 am-11:23 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$430
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RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/17

6:33 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/22

11:35 pm-9:31 am

1 stop6h 56m

$434

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/12

2:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/20

9:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$435

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/8

4:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$436

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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 $537.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $342.

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 $459 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

$164

Fastest flight time

8h 11m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $164. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $342.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Sacramento takes 8h 11m
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. 8h 11m 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
10,494 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $281Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,718 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $294Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,234 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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