What is the cheapest airline that flies from Raleigh-Durham to Sacramento Intl?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh-Durham to Sacramento Intl

What airlines fly to Sacramento?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from Raleigh according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport is 4 as of October 2026.

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.

$158 Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Sacramento in 2026/27

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4:18 pm - 9:04 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 5:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

$317American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

8:00 am - 12:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:55 am - 11:10 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$344Southwest

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

7:37 pm - 11:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

11:59 am - 5:38 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

26h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$362Frontier

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

9:17 pm - 4:16 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 59m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:30 pm - 4:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$363Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 11

6:45 am - 11:00 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 15m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

1:35 pm - 11:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$400Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

2:49 pm - 9:04 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 3:54 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$407American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

5:24 pm - 10:40 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:43 pm - 5:33 amSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 50m1 stop San Francisco

$420United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24

6:15 am - 1:01 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

5:25 am - 3:48 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 23m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$425United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24

9:56 am - 7:03 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 07m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:35 am - 11:04 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

12h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$815Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 6

6:00 am - 4:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 57m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 04m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$988Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

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7:37 pm - 10:57 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

11:52 am - 6:42 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$372Frontier

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

6:35 pm - 10:57 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

11:52 am - 6:42 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$374Frontier

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

7:00 am - 4:26 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

11:52 am - 6:42 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$483Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:43 pm - 11:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 01m1 stop San Francisco

9:55 am - 9:39 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$501United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

5:30 am - 11:40 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

10:45 am - 11:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

$506Southwest

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

4:40 pm - 11:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 04m1 stop San Francisco

8:00 am - 6:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$521United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

6:43 pm - 11:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 01m1 stop San Francisco

9:55 am - 9:39 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$521United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

7:20 pm - 1:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

9:15 pm - 8:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Nashville Intl

$526Southwest

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

5:30 am - 11:40 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:15 am - 7:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

$526Southwest

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

7:08 pm - 10:57 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

18h 49m2 stops Miami Denver Intl

7:36 pm - 11:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 13m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$562Frontier

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

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Frontier

Nov 11

RDU4:00 pmRaleigh-Durham

22h 09m

2 stops

SMF11:09 amSacramento Intl

Nov 18

SMF11:59 amSacramento Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

RDU8:14 pmRaleigh-Durham

$337

Frontier

Oct 30

RDU7:37 pmRaleigh-Durham

18h 33m

1 stop

SMF11:10 amSacramento Intl

Nov 3

SMF11:59 amSacramento Intl

26h 39m

1 stop

RDU5:38 pmRaleigh-Durham

$362

Frontier

Oct 23

RDU7:37 pmRaleigh-Durham

18h 20m

1 stop

SMF10:57 amSacramento Intl

Oct 25

SMF11:52 amSacramento Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

RDU6:42 pmRaleigh-Durham

$372

Southwest flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

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Southwest

Jan 21

RDU8:00 amRaleigh-Durham

7h 35m

1 stop

SMF12:35 pmSacramento Intl

Jan 24

SMF11:55 amSacramento Intl

8h 15m

1 stop

RDU11:10 pmRaleigh-Durham

$344

Southwest

Nov 6

RDU6:35 amRaleigh-Durham

7h 35m

1 stop

SMF11:10 amSacramento Intl

Nov 9

SMF12:25 pmSacramento Intl

6h 15m

1 stop

RDU9:40 pmRaleigh-Durham

$357

Southwest

Nov 7

RDU6:45 amRaleigh-Durham

7h 15m

1 stop

SMF11:00 amSacramento Intl

Nov 11

SMF1:35 pmSacramento Intl

6h 40m

1 stop

RDU11:15 pmRaleigh-Durham

$400

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/23

4:18 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$317

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/21

8:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/24

11:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$344

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/30

7:37 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/3

11:59 am-5:38 pm

1 stop26h 39m

$362

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/30

9:17 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops21h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/11

12:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$363

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RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/7

6:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

1:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$400

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/23

2:49 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/27

5:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$407

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/19

5:24 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/24

5:43 pm-5:33 am

1 stop8h 50m

$420

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/19

6:15 am-1:01 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/24

5:25 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$425

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

9:56 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/6

7:35 am-11:04 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$815

RaleighSacramento

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SMF Sacramento Intl

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-4:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/11

9:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$988

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $310 to $461.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $319.

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 $453 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 October 2026, prices for Raleigh to Sacramento flights are approximately 119% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$158
Fastest flight time	7h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $158. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $317.

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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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?
The number of operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport is 4 as of October 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Raleigh to Sacramento is Southwest (40% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are American Airlines (30%), Delta (17%), and United Airlines (12%).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $262	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,388 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $281	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,651 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $310	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,177 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $336	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,210 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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