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$105+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Sacramento (CLT - SMF)

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CLT — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:45 amCLT - SMF
2 stops23h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/1412:44 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:54 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop19h 33mFrontier
Thu 3/131:27 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop26h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:17 amCLT - SMF
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/201:32 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/166:27 pmCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2210:09 pmSMF - CLT
Nonstop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/56:20 amCLT - SMF
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 3/118:20 amSMF - CLT
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/255:35 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Tue 4/2912:11 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/20$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/176:35 amCLT - SMF
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2411:59 pmSMF - CLT
2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$411
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 2/2010:25 pmCLT - SMF
2 stops17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/256:00 amSMF - CLT
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$598

Find flights from Charlotte to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Sacramento 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 February 20, 2025.

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Return

Price

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/8

11:45 am-8:33 am

2 stops23h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/14

12:44 pm-5:53 am

1 stop14h 09m

$225

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/10

7:54 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/13

1:27 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$269

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/17

7:17 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/20

1:32 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$314

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/16

6:27 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

10:09 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$323

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/5

6:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

8:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$343

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/25

5:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/29

12:11 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$368

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/17

6:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/24

11:59 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$411

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/5

11:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/10

6:39 pm-5:33 am

1 stop7h 54m

$598

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/22

6:50 am-6:33 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$105

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/17

5:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$172

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

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 Charlotte to Sacramento in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Charlotte-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-Sacramento 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 Charlotte-Sacramento 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 Charlotte to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Charlotte to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 CLT to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Sacramento in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Charlotte to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Sacramento. 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 Charlotte to Sacramento?

    You will need to book a flight from Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl if you want to fly from Charlotte to Sacramento. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Sacramento from the Charlotte airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CLT to SMF to be around 5h 17m.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charlotte to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Delta flights start at $172 while deals on American Airlines start at $197 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $309, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $161. The most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $217.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Sacramento 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 Charlotte to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Charlotte to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Charlotte to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to Sacramento. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$349Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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