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$105+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Sacramento (SMF)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SMF
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Frontier)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$416
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From North Carolina to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from North Carolina to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:30 amRDU - SMF
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Sun 6/86:49 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/215:20 amTYS - SMF
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/252:20 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/214:18 pmAVL - SMF
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2811:09 amSMF - AVL
2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$255
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 6/97:30 amRDU - SMF
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/122:37 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops14h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/36:28 pmILM - SMF
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Tue 6/1010:30 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/23$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/175:45 amAVL - SMF
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Tue 6/2410:30 pmSMF - AVL
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/23$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/284:22 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Tue 6/310:30 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/23$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 5/246:45 amGSO - SMF
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Sat 5/3110:04 amSMF - GSO
2 stops9h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/24$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/36:29 amRDU - SMF
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Wed 6/1110:30 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/22$307
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/145:45 amCLT - SMF
3 stops31h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/207:37 pmSMF - CLT
3 stops22h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/165:34 pmGSO - SMF
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1810:09 pmSMF - GSO
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/215:32 pmMYR - SMF
2 stops19h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2910:41 amSMF - MYR
3 stops31h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$310

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

7:30 am-5:53 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/8

6:49 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 11m

$218

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/21

5:20 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/25

2:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$250

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Wed 5/21

4:18 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

11:09 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$255

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

7:30 am-5:21 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/12

2:37 pm-8:20 am

2 stops14h 43m

$290

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/3

6:28 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

10:30 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 09m

$297

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Tue 6/17

5:45 am-10:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/24

10:30 pm-9:08 am

1 stop7h 38m

$297

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/28

4:22 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$297

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

6:29 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

10:30 pm-10:02 am

1 stop8h 32m

$307

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/14

5:45 am-9:46 am

3 stops31h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

7:37 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops22h 03m

$309

GreensboroSacramento

GSO - SMF

GSOSMF

Greensboro/H. Point

Fri 5/16

5:34 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

10:09 pm-8:34 am

1 stop7h 25m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from North Carolina to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 NC to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 April 24, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from North Carolina to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from North Carolina?

    If you book a flight to Sacramento from North Carolina, you will be flying to Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. American Airlines flights start at $126 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $144 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Sacramento?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from North Carolina to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 North Carolina to Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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