Cheap flights from SMF to RDU (Sacramento Intl. to Raleigh - Durham Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $153 One Way, $323 Round Trip

Prices starting at $323 for return flights and $153 for one-way flights to Raleigh - Durham Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$323 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $323 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$330 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$330
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Jul 20, priced at $330 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$337 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $337 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 14
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$337 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 6 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $337 found 12 hours ago
Sat, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 23
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$378 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$378
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Tue, Jun 23, priced at $378 found 18 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Raleigh - Durham Intl.

Airport Hotels near Raleigh - Durham Intl.

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$98 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$111 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast. Room was clean and nice"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

2.5 out of 5
1001 Aerial Center Pkwy Morrisville NC
$72 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$82 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Conviant and economical but it is aged"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$116 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,974 reviews)
"Everything was great, but I’m glad I didn’t plan on the wake up. Call to get us down to the shuttle on time because it never came."

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Raleigh

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$138 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,742 reviews)
"The property was old, but they did their best."

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$172 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Old old building . Has been updated but was not done well . Floor tiles pulling up furniture is very used ."

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$98 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$111 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast. Room was clean and nice"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Raleigh Hotels With Airport Transportation

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

2 out of 5
104 Factory Shops Rd Morrisville NC
The price is $86 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$86 total
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I found bedbugs and I told the staff to change the room and the next room I found more bedbugs, I never gonna go back, and I do not recommended"

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$102 total
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,441 reviews)
"Very comfortable two night stay. The shuttle was not working, so the concierge sent an Uber for us at the airport. Short walks to several restaurants. We liked Texas Restaurant, 3 dollar glasses of house wine. Fluffy beds and pillows. Good size rooms with fridge and micro"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh-Airport-Research Triangle Park

Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh-Airport-Research Triangle Park

2 out of 5
1000 Airport Blvd Morrisville NC
The price is $89 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$89 total
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property is extremely outdated. The walls are very thin. You hear other guests having casual conversations. 1st room i checked into had very old carpet and a stale and moldy order. The biggest suprise was the cockroach that greeted me as i closed the door. The staff was extremely apologetic and ..."

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh-Airport-Research Triangle Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Raleigh Hotels

Royal Inn

Royal Inn

2 out of 5
3460 Hillsborough Rd Durham NC
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$91 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"There were roaches in our rooms the whole place was nasty. Totally unkept! I was very embarrassed because I made the reservations for all 3 rooms. This was my first time on Expedia and I won’t be back!"

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Royal Inn
Red Roof Inn Durham - Duke Univ Medical Center

Red Roof Inn Durham - Duke Univ Medical Center

2 out of 5
1915 N Pointe Drive Durham NC
$66 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$75 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"The stay was better than the last time, the room I had was more up to date. The only issue I had was I had to pay a 50.00 deposit when I arrived to the hotel. I prepaid for the room in advance and he said it was for a smoking deposit. I just stayed there a few weeks ago and didn’t pay a deposit. ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Red Roof Inn Durham - Duke Univ Medical Center
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

2 out of 5
104 Factory Shops Rd Morrisville NC
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$86 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I found bedbugs and I told the staff to change the room and the next room I found more bedbugs, I never gonna go back, and I do not recommended"

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Raleigh

Royal Inn

Royal Inn

2 out of 5
3460 Hillsborough Rd Durham NC
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$91 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"There were roaches in our rooms the whole place was nasty. Totally unkept! I was very embarrassed because I made the reservations for all 3 rooms. This was my first time on Expedia and I won’t be back!"

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Royal Inn
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC

3 out of 5
201 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$110 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,013 reviews)
"Staff was great, bathroom was nice and tub was just recaulked and breakfast was plentiful. Elevator could use new flooring is only suggestion"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint

3 out of 5
1910 Westpark Dr Durham NC
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$90 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel has all the charm and potential you could want. Unfortunately the owners have let the hotel fall into disrepair and very unkempt. The cleaning staff should be ashamed because of the dirty hallways. The exterior of the hotel has not been cleaned in years. The rooms all look like they haven't ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Raleigh–Durham Airport?
You're going to need to change planes if you're planning to get from Sacramento Airport to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU). A number of airlines service this route with just one stopover, including Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU)?
The shortest flight from Sacramento Airport to RDU is 5 hours and 57 minutes. Grab your favorite tipple from the drink cart, hone your travel itinerary or listen to that podcast — you'll have enough time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from Sacramento Airport to RDU?
It usually takes around 6 hours and 1 minute to journey from SMF to Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU). You'll be sitting down for a decent amount of time, so take plenty of entertainment, like an audiobook or a few podcasts.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Raleigh–Durham Airport?
At the moment, there are no airlines that advertise direct flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Raleigh–Durham Airport. But don't worry. There are loads of single or multi-stop options available.

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