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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $77 One Way, $244 Round Trip

Prices starting at $244 for return flights and $77 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.

Hotel Ideas near Raleigh - Durham Intl.

Airport Hotels near Raleigh - Durham Intl.

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC
The price is $105 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$105 total
per night
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,563 reviews)
Front desk person was very nice and helpful. The room was large, clean, and no issues.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
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 $97 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$97 total
per night
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 3-star 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! (3,594 reviews)
Room was comfortable and clean. The evening staff on 11/03, were helpful, nice, and funny.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
1500 Rdu Center Dr, Morrisville, NC
The price is $109 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$109 total
per night
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Have stayed here several times. Location is great and the price is right. Hotel is a little run down but the rooms are comfortable. There was only one elevator that was working and it was very slow.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn 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.

Hotels In Raleigh

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
The price is $129 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$129 total
per night
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,299 reviews)
Sean at the front desk was extremely helpful. Room and hotel in general were very clean and quiet. Although some areas were showing thier age, overall we had wonderful stay. Close proximity to Duke Raleigh hospital with shuttle service on request.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
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 $97 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$97 total
per night
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 3-star 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! (3,594 reviews)
Room was comfortable and clean. The evening staff on 11/03, were helpful, nice, and funny.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct, Morrisville, NC
The price is $105 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$105 total
per night
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,563 reviews)
Front desk person was very nice and helpful. The room was large, clean, and no issues.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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.

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 Nov 9 to Nov 10
$86 total
per night
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
Check in was quick and easy. Room was clean enough.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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 $97 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$97 total
per night
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 3-star 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! (3,594 reviews)
Room was comfortable and clean. The evening staff on 11/03, were helpful, nice, and funny.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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 $82 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$82 total
per night
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
Friendly helpful recetionists. Very clean-white sheets and bedspread. To drain sink it was necessary to put my hand into sink and shift the drain cover. Gross! Plastic toilet seat was beige but it looked like someone had burned it because it had grooves in random places. I arrived after midnight ...

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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
The price is $91 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$91 total
per night
Nov 7 - Nov 8
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 ...
5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
This is an older hotel with clean, comfortable, serviceable, and affordable safe lodging. Kind staff

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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
The price is $68 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$68 total
per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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)
Spotless

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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
The price is $86 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$86 total
per night
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
Check in was quick and easy. Room was clean enough.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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
The price is $91 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$91 total
per night
Nov 7 - Nov 8
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 ...
5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
This is an older hotel with clean, comfortable, serviceable, and affordable safe lodging. Kind staff

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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
The price is $109 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$109 total
per night
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,761 reviews)
clea

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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
The price is $87 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$87 total
per night
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
Clean and quiet

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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.

SMF to RDU Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York

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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