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Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $363-$487
Southwest
Wed 10/28Tue 11/3
CLT - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$291
Typical prices: $348-$548
American Airlines
Fri 10/23Fri 10/30
CLT - SMF • Non-stop
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Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 0
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $277 (round-trip)
Dallas (DAL)
Shortest trip • 6h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 20% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Sacramento (CLT-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Sacramento

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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8:20 am - 2:50 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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6:15 am - 4:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$240Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:05 am - 1:50 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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11:15 am - 9:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
$240Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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7:54 pm - 10:40 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
17h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:35 am - 6:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
28h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
$248Frontier
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:54 pm - 10:58 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
18h 04m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:35 am - 6:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
28h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
$248Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
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2:04 pm - 10:30 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 26m1 stop Newark
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10:50 am - 9:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$257United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
5:44 pm - 10:30 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 6:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
9h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$259Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
5:44 pm - 10:30 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 6:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
9h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$259Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 10:59 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
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5:00 am - 3:21 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$262United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 9:16 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 36mnonstop
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10:16 pm - 5:55 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 39mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:52 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 37mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:24 pm - 6:03 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 39mnonstop
$299American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Sacramento flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sacramento from Charlotte usually cost between $387 and $507 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $240 on Southwest (Oct 28-Nov 3).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Charlotte to Sacramento, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Sacramento back to Charlotte, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento is October, where tickets cost $364 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $539 and $533 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $437, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Sacramento

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$116
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Charlotte to Sacramento

When to book flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento was $116 for a one-way ticket and $240 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Charlotte you will be using Charlotte Douglas. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charlotte to Sacramento?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to Sacramento flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Sacramento?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $460 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $545 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Charlotte to Sacramento

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Charlotte (CLT)
Sacramento (SMF)