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$54+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SMF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from North Carolina (USNC) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$118
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$54
(FlightHub)
From North Carolina to Sacramento Intl
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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 January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/189:38 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/194:20 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop25h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$118
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:06 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/45:15 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/157:03 amGSO - SMF
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2211:11 amSMF - GSO
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/146:36 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/192:32 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$279
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/88:50 pmRDU - SMF
2 stops22h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1611:56 amSMF - RDU
1 stop25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/13:40 pmMYR - SMF
2 stops21h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/95:15 pmSMF - MYR
2 stops20h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1810:37 amAVL - SMF
2 stops15h 00mDelta
Sat 2/227:05 amSMF - AVL
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 1/21$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/145:45 amTYS - SMF
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Mon 2/1710:40 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/20$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 1/311:58 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/59:00 pmSMF - TYS
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$315
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/19:53 pmRDU - SMF
3 stops23h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/165:15 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops23h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/206:03 pmCLT - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/2510:15 pmSMF - CLT
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/284:29 pmORF - SMF
3 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/39:16 pmSMF - ORF
2 stops12h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$331

Find flights from North Carolina to Sacramento within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/18

9:38 pm-6:47 am

1 stop12h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

4:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$118

CharlotteSacramento

CLT - SMF

CLTSMF

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/1

5:06 pm-10:56 am

1 stop20h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/4

5:15 pm-5:57 am

1 stop9h 42m

$216

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/3

2:26 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops32h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/6

12:41 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$229

GreensboroSacramento

GSO - SMF

GSOSMF

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 2/15

7:03 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/22

11:11 am-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$251

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/3

2:26 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/6

4:41 pm-9:51 am

2 stops14h 10m

$272

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/14

6:36 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

2:32 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$279

Myrtle BeachSacramento

MYR - SMF

MYRSMF

Myrtle Beach Intl

Tue 4/1

3:40 pm-10:16 am

2 stops21h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

5:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$293

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/17

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

11:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 16m

$294

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/25

5:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

12:30 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$297

AshevilleSacramento

AVL - SMF

AVLSMF

Asheville Regional

Tue 2/18

10:37 am-10:37 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/22

7:05 am-6:58 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from North Carolina to Sacramento

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

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 $451). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from North Carolina to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and Southwest. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. Frontier flights start at $74 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - Sacramento Intl or Norfolk - Sacramento Intl, Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl is the most popular route from North Carolina to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $193. While the most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $118 on average our data indicates $352 when flying 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 $451). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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