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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $145 One Way, $293 Round Trip

Prices starting at $293 for return flights and $145 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.

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$293 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $293 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$297 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $297 found 3 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$314 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $314 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$321 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $321 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$327 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 25 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $327 found 4 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
$129 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$146 total
Aug 28 - Aug 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 ...
Hyatt Place 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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$94 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
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
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$123 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
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
$110 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$125 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (2,008 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$94 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$129 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$146 total
Aug 28 - Aug 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 ...
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
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$81 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,122 reviews)
"Comfortable enough space to spend the night after a long flight. Good price. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$94 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
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
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$85 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"When I arrived at the hotel the area was very dirty, when I got inside the man at the front desk seem to not care about anything. What got me was when he gave me the room key but when I got to the room it was not clean, the bed was not made it smell like sitting water and smoke. Everything about ..."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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

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
$51 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$58 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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 (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Property is showing its wear and tear from age. Many long term tenants. Close to a couple restaurants and freeway. Good for the price."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$81 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,122 reviews)
"Comfortable enough space to spend the night after a long flight. Good price. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
Red Roof Inn Raleigh North-Crabtree Mall/Lenovo Center

Red Roof Inn Raleigh North-Crabtree Mall/Lenovo Center

2 out of 5
3921 Arrow Dr Raleigh NC
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$79 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Red Roof Inn Raleigh North-Crabtree Mall/Lenovo Center
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

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
$101 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$115 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (1,983 reviews)
"Close to airport, only 4 minutes. Starbuck is about 4 minutes. Gas station is about 3 minutes. Room was ok and cleaned. Shower takes a while to heat up. Breakfast is below average. Plenty of parking, They give you a sticker with numbers to put inside your dashboard."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$89 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,031 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

3 out of 5
4414 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC
$90 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$103 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
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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