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$122 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Charlotte

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Charlotte, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$229
Overall average: $412
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Fri 4/17Wed 4/22
SMF - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$389
Typical prices: $361-$497
American Airlines
Sat 4/18Sat 4/25
SMF - CLT • Non-stop
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Use Uber or Lyft for quick transfers to Charlotte.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Charlotte (SMF-CLT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Charlotte 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Charlotte

Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
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11:03 am - 4:56 pm
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7:49 pm - 11:23 am
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18h 34m
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$229Frontier
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
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27h 20m
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Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
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$276Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:49 pm - 11:23 am
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$285Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25
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30h 10m
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5:51 pm - 11:23 am
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$288Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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$315Frontier
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25
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$331Frontier
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 16
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$332Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Charlotte flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is September, where tickets cost $365 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $479 and $477 respectively.

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

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 $438, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Charlotte, 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 Sacramento to Charlotte, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Charlotte

 
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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Charlotte

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

  • What type of public transportation is available to take me from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to downtown Charlotte?

    One of the best options for public transportation from the airport to the downtown area is aboard the line number five bus provided by the Charlotte Area Transit System. This bus makes the trip between the airport and the downtown area in around 24min.

  • If I would like to stay at a hotel right at the Charlotte Douglas Airport, what are a couple of good options?

    A couple of choices they have locations right next to the airport entrance include the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport and the Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport, both of which offer free shuttle service to and from the airport from the hotel properties.

  • If I have booked a rental car and need to find my rental car agency after my flight to Charlotte Douglas Airport, where will I find them?

    The rental car companies that offer service at this airport have locations in the rental car facility, which you will find in the lobby on level two of the hourly parking garage right next to the terminal building. To get to this facility, exit the terminal building on the lower level near the baggage claim area and then proceed across the crosswalk and the covered walkway to the facility.

  • Is there anything to do to pass the time at the Sacramento International Airport before my flight to Charlotte?

    The airport offers an extensive art collection located throughout both of the terminal buildings at the airport and includes a number of lighted sculptures as well as the very interesting installation of two pillars over 20 feet tall constructed entirely of luggage.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte was $122 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Charlotte?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Charlotte on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Charlotte are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $434 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 $387 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Charlotte.

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

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

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and CLT 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 Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $403 or less round-trip.
  • If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight to Charlotte at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you will find two different Escape Lounge locations at this airport that offer plenty of food and beverage as well as entertainment options to enjoy while you wait.
  • If you are considering a way to get to the airport from downtown Sacramento without driving a car, a good choice is to ride aboard the Sacramento Regional Transit bus number 142, which makes the trip in around 17min.
  • If you plan on driving your own car to the Sacramento International Airport before your flight to Charlotte, you'll find several different parking options, including covered garages adjacent to both terminal buildings. A more cost-effective choice would be to park in either the East or West Economy Parking Lot, which offers a much lower rate for parking and also provides a free shuttle service to the terminal buildings from the parking lot.
  • If you are traveling with a service animal on your trip from Sacramento to Charlotte, you will find the Sacramento International Airport offers a pet relief area in both Terminal A and Terminal B of the airport. Each of these relief areas offers bags for the disposal of pet waste.
  • If you are looking for a way to get refreshed after a long flight to Charlotte, you will find showers available at the Minute Suites location in the airside atrium.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Charlotte?

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

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Sacramento Intl to Charlotte Douglas

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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Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte? 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.
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7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

My check in was stressful. I somehow lost my seat from my original booking, the plane showed no availability/no seat when it was time to check-in. I called and was instructed to try to get a seat at the airport. I asked if it was a full flight and the travel agent said the site showed some seating but was not able to secure one for me. Why not? On my way to the airport the app finally revealed one available seat towards the back of the aircraft that I was able to book. It ended up being an overbooked flight, so glad I wasn't stuck.

Flights with JetBlue from San Diego to Boston are a miserable experience. The flight was delayed about 1.5 hours due to “weather” supposedly but the flights for other airlines left on time so it just have been some kind of weather that only affects JetBlue. I had a small carry on - purse. The crew stored it in a bin 2 rows down from me because they were using the bin next to my seat for other people’s stuff. The TV screen in the emergency row seats does not work. It just was awful from start to finish. When we landed, we had to sit inside the plane for a very long time because the plane had to be moved to a different gate.

They made me check my bag and I didn't need to as there was overhead space available. I paid for a seat towards the front of the plane and it didn't recline. I requested a refund and they declined to give me one.

I have to congratulate Kayak (and Dylan the Chatdeal agent) because because when we decided extended our trip in Florida by two days, there were many direct flights oprions back to Boston available on the Friday we wanted to fly on the JetBlue website, but once I canceled the original JetBlue flight on their website, those direct return options disappeared immediatley! I think it's a game JetBlue plays. . Luckily, I checked Kayak and they had a direct flight that wasn't appearing on JetBlue's website and so I booked it, and we were able to fly home direct through the Kayak booking when JetBlue was offering nothing (even though I have been a True Blue member for 20 years, and also am a Mosaic member). So much for loyalty- their algorithm for booking is like a shell game. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're worse than anyone. Also I was originally booked this trip to Florida, two months before the departure date, I booked the trip on JetBlue's website and then after the payment part, they said there was a problem and that I needed to do the booking again, so when I immediately went to rebook , the price had gone up 30%! I called them and it sounded like they had heard this so many times before and the guy told me to check back in 10 minutes and the price would be back to where it was when I was booking- it but it never was. How could the price go up 30% in one minute two months before the flight???? They're playing a game with their customers. Anyways, I booked a cheaper flight then at a less convenient time. So fast forward two months the night before the 7 AM flight, they sent me an email at midnight when I was sleeping to let me know that my flight at 7 AM had been canceled. The only thing they offered was a flight that night from from a different airport (Providence) to a different airport in Florida (West Palm Beach) or a flight two days later. No compensation, nothing. They couldn't of tried to get another plane to the Boston airport? They had all night to do it. I passed on their ridiculous options and flew with Delta and it was a great experience. Of course, I had to pay a lot more booking on the same day, but JetBlue doesn't care. I put in a lengthy complaint with the agent who assured me someone would get back to me by email within three days and I haven't heard a thing. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're among the worst. The only thing they still have is decent legroom, but the corporate bean counters will probably start taking that away too.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

It was a pretty smooth flight, I tend to get mini anxiety attacks during flights, however, this time was pretty smooth and I was able to relax. The only thing, I was having issues to connect to the Flyfi internet. I was not able to connect at all, I turned off my phone a couple times and didnt work.

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

For my arriving destination, we were delayed multiple times to the point that we arrived 6 hours after we were originally scheduled. On my flight home, they overbooked and involuntarily removed passengers (including me) from the plane. It was not a good experience.

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