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$114 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Sacramento

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Sacramento.
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Frontier Logo
7:30 am - 6:07 pmRDU-SMF
13h 37m1 stop
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6:27 pm - 6:00 amSMF-RDU
8h 33m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Sun, May 25 - Fri, May 30
Frontier Logo
7:30 am - 6:07 pmRDU-SMF
13h 37m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:02 pm - 6:00 amSMF-RDU
7h 58m1 stop
$238Frontier
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Sun, May 25 - Thu, May 29
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 11:39 pmRDU-SMF
7h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:12 pm - 8:39 amSMF-RDU
6h 27m1 stop
$307Delta
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 11:45 amRDU-SMF
8h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:12 pm - 8:39 amSMF-RDU
6h 27m1 stop
$325Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
American Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 10:50 pmRDU-SMF
10h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:09 pm - 8:25 amSMF-RDU
7h 16m1 stop
$347American Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:33 amRDU-SMF
7h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:57 am - 8:33 pmSMF-RDU
9h 36m1 stop
$354American Airlines
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Sun, May 18 - Sat, May 24
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 3:08 pmRDU-SMF
7h 48m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 10:42 amSMF-RDU
7h 43m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 15
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:59 pmRDU-SMF
9h 44m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:42 amSMF-RDU
7h 43m1 stop
$385United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 15
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 4:10 pmRDU-SMF
11h 00m2 stops
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10:30 am - 12:15 amSMF-RDU
10h 45m2 stops
$393Southwest
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Thu, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 17
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 6:20 pmRDU-SMF
8h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 10:35 pmSMF-RDU
6h 20m1 stop
$395Southwest
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Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 16
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Sacramento flights

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 round-trip flights from Raleigh to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Sacramento, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sacramento, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $601 and $541 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Sacramento, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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 $114 for a one-way ticket and $218 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Sacramento are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $517 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 $433 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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

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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4293 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Food is terrible. Flight is outdated and seats are not comfy.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

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