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$73+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Charlotte (SMF - CLT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CLT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Thu 1/9
Thu 1/16
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in October or September, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
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One-way from

$73
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/177:42 amSMF - CLT
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/219:40 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop12h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/3$247
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/249:00 pmSMF - CLT
2 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/281:05 pmCLT - SMF
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$251
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/912:47 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop24h 16mFrontier
Sun 1/127:15 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop19h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:15 pmSMF - CLT
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/266:03 pmCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/285:45 amSMF - CLT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Sat 2/16:00 amCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 1/3$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/281:25 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Sat 2/19:00 amCLT - SMF
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/3$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/185:20 amSMF - CLT
2 stops8h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/254:10 pmCLT - SMF
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$417
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:30 amSMF - CLT
2 stops14h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/262:39 pmCLT - SMF
2 stops21h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/3$727

Find flights from Sacramento to Charlotte within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Charlotte that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

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SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/17

7:42 am-8:45 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/21

9:40 pm-6:47 am

1 stop12h 07m

$247

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/24

9:00 pm-11:56 am

2 stops35h 56m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/28

1:05 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$251

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

10:15 pm-5:54 am

Nonstop4h 39m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 2/26

6:03 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$341

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/28

5:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/1

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$384

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/28

1:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/1

9:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$389

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/6

5:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/8

11:05 am-7:23 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$412

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/14

1:07 am-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 58m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/21

8:08 am-11:52 pm

2 stops18h 44m

$757

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/23

12:41 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$73

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/13

7:42 am-8:45 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$81

SacramentoCharlotte

SMF - CLT

SMFCLT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/4

12:42 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$181

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Charlotte

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Charlotte in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Charlotte

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Charlotte including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Sacramento to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Charlotte in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charlotte. Reviews last updated January 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to Charlotte, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,606 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Charlotte. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    To fly from Sacramento to Charlotte, you need to book a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Douglas (CLT). Nonstop flights to Charlotte Douglas from Sacramento Intl take 4h 42m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Sacramento Intl to Douglas offered by 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Charlotte round-trip?

    Currently priced at $247, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Charlotte and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $341 and $384, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Charlotte one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. Spirit Airlines flights start at $81 while deals on Delta start at $181 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    On average you can expect to pay $721 for a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte. The cheapest flight overall is $164 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $162.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Charlotte that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Charlotte flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Charlotte.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Charlotte by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Sacramento to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Charlotte. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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