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$140 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Raleigh

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Raleigh (SMF-RDU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:36 pm - 9:47 amSMF-RDU
10h 11m1 stop
8:32 am - 3:43 pmRDU-SMF
10h 11m1 stop
$216Frontier
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Sat, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 4
4:43 pm - 8:53 pmSMF-RDU
25h 10m1 stop
8:32 am - 3:43 pmRDU-SMF
10h 11m1 stop
$247Frontier
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Wed, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 1
5:16 pm - 11:49 amSMF-RDU
15h 33m2 stops
6:21 pm - 12:23 pmRDU-SMF
21h 02m3 stops
Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 10
9:28 am - 11:49 amSMF-RDU
23h 21m3 stops
6:21 pm - 12:23 pmRDU-SMF
21h 02m3 stops
Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 10
7:00 pm - 6:00 amSMF-RDU
8h 00m1 stop
7:36 am - 2:28 pmRDU-SMF
9h 52m1 stop
$376Delta
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 31
12:57 pm - 11:24 pmSMF-RDU
7h 27m1 stop
4:19 pm - 8:59 pmRDU-SMF
7h 40m1 stop
$382American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Wed, Aug 7
12:57 pm - 12:34 amSMF-RDU
8h 37m2 stops
2:37 pm - 8:59 pmRDU-SMF
9h 22m1 stop
$387American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Wed, Aug 7
6:00 am - 7:02 pmSMF-RDU
10h 02m1 stop
7:10 pm - 11:44 pmRDU-SMF
7h 34m1 stop
$398Delta
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 31
10:00 am - 11:15 pmSMF-RDU
10h 15m2 stops
4:20 pm - 9:13 pmRDU-SMF
7h 53m1 stop
$518United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 20
6:30 pm - 5:25 amSMF-RDU
7h 55m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:46 amRDU-SMF
7h 46m1 stop
$522United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 24

Flights from Sacramento to Raleigh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Raleigh?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Sacramento to Raleigh, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sacramento, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $338 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $520 and $500 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Raleigh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Sacramento to Raleigh were found on Frontier ($216) and Spirit Airlines ($271). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $140.

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$140
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Raleigh

  • What is the luggage allowance on Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    The luggage allowance on Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Raleigh typically includes one personal item and one carry-on bag at no additional cost. The maximum size allowance for the carry-on bag is 22 × 14 × 9 inches. The first checked bag fee can be waived for specific fare classes or for eligible credit card holders. The maximum weight allowed for each checked bag is typically 50 lbs.

  • Can I change or cancel flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    Yes, it is typically possible to change or cancel flights from Sacramento to Raleigh, but the specific policies and fees associated with changes and cancellations may vary by airline and fare type. Generally, American Airlines allows passengers to make changes or cancel their flights, but may charge fees or require certain fare types to be eligible for changes or cancellations.

  • How do I get from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to the city center?

    There are multiple transportation options available for travelers to get from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to the city center. Uber or taxi services are available from the airport to Downtown Raleigh and typically take around 20 minutes. The GoTriangle bus system also offers multiple routes with service to and from the airport. Route 100 runs directly to Downtown Raleigh and takes around 40 minutes. Rental cars are also available at the airport for travelers who prefer to drive themselves.

  • What services are offered to first-class passengers on United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    First-class passengers on United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Raleigh are typically provided with a range of services designed to enhance their travel experience. United Airlines offers several types of premium cabin services, including United First, United Polaris, and United Business. Some of these services include priority boarding, spacious and comfortable seating, premium food and beverage options, in-flight entertainment, and personalized service.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Raleigh was $140 for a one-way ticket and $216 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Raleigh?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Sacramento to Raleigh. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    When flying out of Sacramento you will be using Sacramento Intl. You will be landing at Raleigh, also known as Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Raleigh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh, Delta or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $484 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $371 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Raleigh

  • JetBlue Airlines allows small cats and dogs to travel in the cabin on flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Raleigh (RDU), as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 20 lbs. Only dogs and cats are allowed on JetBlue flights, and a maximum of six pets are permitted per flight for all passengers.
  • Southwest Airlines offers a variety of services for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Sacramento to Raleigh. These services include boarding assistance where airline personnel will help board and disembark the plane and help in stowing their carry-on bags, and assist with other tasks as needed.
  • Frontier Airlines offers a wide range of services for families traveling with kids on flights from Sacramento to Raleigh. The airline offers family seating to ensure that families are seated together on the flight, stroller assistance for families traveling with infants and in-flight entertainment that includes movies, and games suitable for kids.
  • Flights from Sacramento to Raleigh often have layovers in different cities based on the airline you choose. Some of these layovers include New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (MDW).
  • American Airlines operates flights from Sacramento to Raleigh and aims to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 45% and is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a strategy to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Seats in first class on the E175 recline too far back. I was in 2A, and the man in 1A fully reclined almost the entire flight. It took 6-7 inches of space away from me and made it very difficult to work on my laptop.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Mario was great. Made a night flight on a small aircraft pleasant and memorable.

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Quick flight on older aircraft. Sat in last row…really noisy. No video available

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

Best Thing flight took less time than programmed, quick entry and exit. Recommended!

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

Liked - nothing. Disliked - delayed 35+ min sitting on the plane. Caused me to miss my connection in Charlotte. American Airlines is the worst US Air Carrier company with atrocious customer service.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

On the new 319 NEO? seatback entertainment system did not work even when the flight attendant rebooted it. At least I had my cell phone to connect with wifi.

The flight was fine. All the delays and poor communication and customer service were the worst! We were supposed to arrive in London at 7:10 am. In stead we arrived at 1:30 pm. And now American Airlines refuses to make things right but only sent a canned apology after I contacted customer relations.

The flight was delayed for over four hours due to “maintenance “. Your ground staff made no efforts to avoid my family missing their connecting flight to London. They did not try to reroute them and didn’t even offer meal vouchers without being asked. My daughter, her husband and four children were in the States for our son’s celebration of life service. They experienced rude and unhelpful staff in Asheville. The lack of communication was disgraceful. They missed their connecting flight and the first rebooking. Then the 2nd rebooked flight was delayed by over two hours. They didn’t leave Charlotte until 1:30 AM. Since returning home my granddaughters sleep has been so disrupted that they are overly tired and cry hysterically at bedtime. I have already contacted you regarding compensation but have yet to receive a response. All I’ve received is a canned wrote response. This is not acceptable!!! When my wife and I traveled to England in December on your partner, British Airlines, we were delayed for 4 and one half hours. We missed our connecting train to Leeds and had to pay double. They not only reimbursed our extra train expense, they also refunded half our airfare. And upon our return to the States we were surprised to find that they had upgraded us for free! Now that’s customer service!!! I look forward to a prompt real human response. Sincerely, Jon Cannon

No complaints. The flight was uneventful, which is a good thing.

We sat on runway for an 1 hour because they were short handed at key west airport was not fun

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Raleigh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/23Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 58mSMF-RDU
$140
7/2Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 40mSMF-RDU
$143
7/22Mon
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 41mSMF-RDU
$167
6/27Thu
2 stops
27h 44mSMF-RDU
$180
7/22Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 32mSMF-RDU
$187
7/23Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 27mSMF-RDU
$188
6/7Fri
1 stopFrontier
20h 45mSMF-RDU
$210
10/16Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 46mSMF-RDU
$249
10/16Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 45mSMF-RDU
$254
6/6Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 14mSMF-RDU
$300

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Raleigh

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Raleigh that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/31Fri
multi-stopFrontier
25h 09mSMF-RDU
6/3Mon
multi-stopFrontier
14h 38mRDU-SMF
$426
6/3Mon
multi-stopFrontier
21h 18mSMF-RDU
6/8Sat
multi-stopFrontier
15h 54mRDU-SMF
$433
5/31Fri
multi-stop
25h 09mSMF-RDU
6/14Fri
multi-stop
22h 48mRDU-SMF
$454
6/1Sat
multi-stop
8h 57mSMF-RDU
6/5Wed
multi-stop
18h 25mRDU-SMF
$532
5/31Fri
multi-stop
25h 09mSMF-RDU
6/3Mon
multi-stop
20h 13mRDU-SMF
$535
5/31Fri
multi-stop
18h 41mSMF-RDU
6/3Mon
multi-stop
27h 31mRDU-SMF
$546
6/3Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 03mSMF-RDU
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
41h 54mRDU-SMF
$564
6/1Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 13mSMF-RDU
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 48mRDU-SMF
$578
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 58mSMF-RDU
6/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 34mRDU-SMF
$648
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 58mSMF-RDU
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 53mRDU-SMF
$684

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Sacramento - Raleigh Flights

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Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

Raleigh (RDU)United States

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