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Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Sacramento from $92

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Sacramento 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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2:36 pm - 10:28 amRDU-SMF
22h 52m2 stops
3:05 pm - 5:40 pmSMF-RDU
23h 35m3 stops
$207Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
8:32 am - 3:43 pmRDU-SMF
10h 11m1 stop
5:43 pm - 9:47 amSMF-RDU
13h 04m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 24
12:09 pm - 8:30 pmRDU-SMF
11h 21m1 stop
9:30 pm - 10:08 amSMF-RDU
9h 38m1 stop
$337JetBlue
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Thu, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 22
6:35 am - 12:32 pmRDU-SMF
8h 57m1 stop
7:00 pm - 5:54 amSMF-RDU
7h 54m1 stop
$401Delta
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jul 2
2:39 pm - 8:10 pmRDU-SMF
8h 31m1 stop
11:37 am - 11:19 pmSMF-RDU
8h 42m2 stops
$410American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 24
4:24 pm - 10:31 pmRDU-SMF
9h 07m2 stops
11:37 am - 11:19 pmSMF-RDU
8h 42m2 stops
$415American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 24
6:35 am - 12:32 pmRDU-SMF
8h 57m1 stop
10:59 pm - 10:34 amSMF-RDU
8h 35m1 stop
$455Delta
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 29
10:40 am - 5:32 pmRDU-SMF
9h 52m1 stop
11:55 pm - 11:22 amSMF-RDU
8h 27m1 stop
$532United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Mon, Jul 1
11:05 am - 8:45 pmRDU-SMF
12h 40m1 stop
9:35 pm - 10:28 amSMF-RDU
9h 53m1 stop
$543JetBlue
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Sat, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 28
6:15 am - 11:53 amRDU-SMF
8h 38m1 stop
8:00 am - 6:58 pmSMF-RDU
7h 58m1 stop
$548United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 28

Flights from Raleigh to Sacramento - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Sacramento 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 Raleigh to Sacramento?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sacramento on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Sacramento. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Sacramento, 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 Raleigh to Sacramento is February, where tickets cost $376 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $603 and $574 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Sacramento, 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 Raleigh to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 68 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Sacramento?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Sacramento from Raleigh were found on Spirit Airlines ($92) and Frontier ($120), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($207) and Frontier ($218).

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$92
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Sacramento 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 Raleigh to Sacramento

  • Which airline allows passengers to come on board with carry-on baggage for the flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (SMF)?

    When you are traveling from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (SMF) and don't want to have to check a bag, American Airline allows you on board with one carry-on bag and one personal item.

  • Which is the suitable airline to book for the reduced mobility traveler going between Raleigh and Sacramento?

    For the reduced mobility passengers flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (SMF), Frontier Airline is an appropriate airline to book. This airline offers the wheelchair services that will make it easier to navigate the airport from check-in to boarding. Its on-board staff is always ready and willing to offer assistance whenever it’s needed.

  • How can I easily connect to the city center from Sacramento Airport?

    Bus is the common transportation that will get you out of Sacramento Airport to the city center. SacRT's Route 142 bus line is the easiest means of getting you downtown. You can also consider airport express shuttle bus. It can also get you to the city center after your arrival at the airport. In both cases, though, you are limited to the bus or shuttle schedule. For more flexibility, consider a ride-share service or rental car.

  • Which is the mosteco-friendly airline I can book when flying to Sacramento (SMF) from Raleigh (RDU)?

    Spirits Airline is one of the most eco-friendly airlines you can book when you are flying from Raleigh to Sacramento. This airline has an increased fuel efficiency that is measured by available seat mile per gallon.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Sacramento was $92 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Sacramento, you’ll fly out from Raleigh-Durham. You’ll be landing at Sacramento Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Sacramento?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Sacramento are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $518 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 $415 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Raleigh to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and SMF 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 Raleigh to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RDU to Sacramento

  • Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are the main as departure and arrival airports respectively for most of the flights flying from Raleigh to Sacramento. Choosing of this route for your journey will enable you book your flight with any of the five top airlines serving it. These airlines include JetBlue, American, United, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines.
  • If you are among those pet-loving travelers who like flying in the company of their furry friend, you can choose a pet-friendly airline when flying from Raleigh to Sacramento. United Airline allows its passengers to come on board with their pets so long as the carrier fits underneath the seat in front of you.
  • When traveling from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (SMF) on Frontier Airlines, you will have one stop along your way before reaching your destination airport. Denver International Airport (DEN) is the main layover airport you will have along your way. There is also the option of having two stops or flying direct depending on the airline you book.
  • When you are planning to travel with your family from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (SMF) with your kids, JetBlue Airline is a kid-friendly choice. It has amenities like in-flight entertainment appropriate for kids, such as kids` games and kids` movies to enhance your family's journey.
  • When you are in Raleigh downtown and you need to reach Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) for your flight to Sacramento, you can take a bus. Buses are the most reliable and convenient means of transport operating between Raleigh downtown and the airport.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Sacramento. 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 Raleigh to Sacramento? 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 10789 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

10.0 ExcellentAlexander, Apr 2024RDU - CVG
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I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

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

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything would be much better if Kayak stopped nosing into my business with Delta.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I liked that boarding and take off were timely despite a 15 minute delay due to weather. The pilot communicated with us the entire flight keeping us informed re: turbulance and slight delays on the runway after we landed.

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

I didn't like the 2 hour delay and then mechanical issue once we were on board.

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

almost 4 hour delay as they over booked and had to wait for 8-10 volunteers to agree to travel next day.

Realize ahead of a 6:30 am flight that you have a completely flat tire that needs replacement. They should have never boarded everyone. They kept us at the gate with the door closed for ALMOST but not quite 3 hours. The plane had been sitting there from the night before. At the 2 hour mark of sitting there, they came through with a bottle of water and cups. Never offered snacks. Never offered a real apology. People missed connecting flights completely. Absolutely no apology. Just yep you are going to miss your connection completely. I don’t know if you can get to your destination today. The new boy time there was a seemingly heartfelt apology was when they said they were sorry and then fifer everyone an opportunity for a credit card. It was so poor. Lucky for us, our funeral was not the same day as our flight or we would have missed it. All for an avoidable repair that could have been done before we even set foot on the plane.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

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

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

For an over three hour long flight one pack of cookies was not enough.

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

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

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

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

absolutely horrific. delayed flights, overbooking. over charging. nightmare service beyond words. stay away.

My husband didn't get boarded on this flight. He was asked to pay $50 extra by the Frontier staff to get two boarding passes for check-in at the Las Vegas airport. He refused to pay this extra $50 charge and tried to do check-in online by himself but it seemed to be late with only 7 mins left. It ended up that my daughter and my husband missed the 7-minute time window. They had to take the next non-direct flight which took more than 12 hours from Las Vegas to San Francisco, a very poor experience for them.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Sacramento found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
19h 23mRDU-SMF
$92
6/4Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 52mRDU-SMF
$105
6/4Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 50mRDU-SMF
$110
6/1Sat
1 stopFrontier
9h 33mRDU-SMF
$120
10/8Tue
1 stopFrontier
10h 11mRDU-SMF
$129
5/23Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 04mRDU-SMF
$222
5/26Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 32mRDU-SMF
$259
10/19Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 57mRDU-SMF
$279
5/22Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 04mRDU-SMF
$289
5/13Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 52mRDU-SMF
$393

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

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 Raleigh to Sacramento that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stop
19h 48mRDU-SMF
5/16Thu
multi-stop
8h 45mSMF-RDU
$509
5/10Fri
multi-stop
19h 48mRDU-SMF
5/16Thu
multi-stop
33h 16mSMF-RDU
$654
5/10Fri
multi-stop
19h 48mRDU-SMF
5/16Thu
multi-stop
27h 44mSMF-RDU
$690
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 04mRDU-SMF
5/16Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 53mSMF-RDU
$773
5/10Fri
multi-stop
29h 11mRDU-SMF
5/16Thu
multi-stop
27h 44mSMF-RDU
$845

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