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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $108 One Way, $299 Round Trip

Prices starting at $299 for return flights and $108 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.

Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$299 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $299 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$303 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$303
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $303 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$313 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $313 found 2 days ago
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$318 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$318
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $318 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$327 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $327 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Raleigh - Durham Intl.

Airport Hotels near Raleigh - Durham Intl.

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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$110 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,930 reviews)
Room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Just be aware that the hotel is below the RDU flight path so you will hear airplanes.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$129 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (1,829 reviews)
Close to Lenovo center. Friendly staff. Clean room.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$114 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,020 reviews)
Room nice and clean . Amenities were grossly under supplied.. no diet soda, no vending machines, nothing for a snack for late arrival. Then. breakfast was even worse.. no eggs, no yogurt, no hot or cold water for oatmeal, no bananas, no fresh cut fruit, no hot coffee.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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.

Hotels In Raleigh

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$182 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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)
The property needs to be updated for the price hey are charging.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$110 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,930 reviews)
Room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Just be aware that the hotel is below the RDU flight path so you will hear airplanes.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

3.5 out of 5
11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC
$137 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$155 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (756 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,010 reviews)
Affordable and clean, a good bargain. This would be five stars except that the walls are thin and you can hear your neighbors talking.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$102 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,547 reviews)
Very good accommodations.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$90 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,001 reviews)
Easy check in, good and quiet stay, slightly older building and smaller breakfast choices

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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 Mar 24 to Mar 25
$91 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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 (1,003 reviews)
Rooms are not up to far like they supposed to be the only good thing about it you can have a smoking room

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$71 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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)
Stinky vents

Reviewed on Mar 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,010 reviews)
Affordable and clean, a good bargain. This would be five stars except that the walls are thin and you can hear your neighbors talking.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 Mar 24 to Mar 25
$91 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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 (1,003 reviews)
Rooms are not up to far like they supposed to be the only good thing about it you can have a smoking room

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$110 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,930 reviews)
Room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Just be aware that the hotel is below the RDU flight path so you will hear airplanes.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,010 reviews)
2 pieces of equipment

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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.

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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