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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $128 One Way, $277 Round Trip

Prices starting at $277 for return flights and $128 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.

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$123 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$140 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,208 reviews)
"It is just a regular airport hotel. Its not bad for a one night stay, I dont think it would be ideal for a long term stay. We just crashed here before catching a flight to Boston."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 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 Jul 14 to Jul 15
$82 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (1,016 reviews)
"It was clean. When I had a question and housekeeping did not know what I was saying (language barrier) w/o me skiing she went and going someone to help. I truly appreciate that. Thank you for everything. Thank you to the GM for helping me get to the property by way of the hotel shuttle. The shuttle ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites 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
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$86 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (3,425 reviews)
"This hotel felt very dirty and dated. The hallways and elevator were worse than the room. The hotel is directly in the flight path of RDU airport, it does get quiet late night but not a restful, peaceful, relaxing place to stay. Flight left too early for us to enjoy coffee or breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
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
$158 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$178 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great stop for an overnight stay while traveling south."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
$98 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$111 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (1,807 reviews)
"I was underwhelmed by the property. The room was dirty and it was dead cockroaches in it and the air in my room did not work. The only reason I did not put a 1 star is because the front desk associate who helped me was nice and tried their best to be hospitable."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

3.5 out of 5
11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC
$160 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$182 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
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! (966 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on Jun 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
$74 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$84 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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! (1,008 reviews)
"My room was poorly maintained. It was thankfully clean, but the toilet seat was missing a bolt and slid around uncomfortably when sitting (a constant nuisance for females); the toilet paper holder was missing the roller so the rolls were sitting on a shelf above and behind the toilet and difficult ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$86 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (3,425 reviews)
"This hotel felt very dirty and dated. The hallways and elevator were worse than the room. The hotel is directly in the flight path of RDU airport, it does get quiet late night but not a restful, peaceful, relaxing place to stay. Flight left too early for us to enjoy coffee or breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
$81 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$92 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Property had lot of features but was not maintained at all. Breakfast had stale bread, milk container was dirty like a hell. Toaster not working. Rooms was spacious but was smelly. Reception had nice people but that’s the only grace. One of the cleaning lady was smoking something and it had a weird ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 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
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)
"I booked my stay through Expedia. I arrived at the Royal Inn at 9PM and was told that there was a problem with the internet, so they were looking for my booking. Eventually the attendant took my passport and showed me to my room. At about 10PM there was a knock on my door. I was not expecting anyone ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$71 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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)
"We stay at this property pretty often.. Just wish the showers and the floors were a little bit cleaner.. but other than that it's a good place to stay.."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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
$74 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$84 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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! (1,008 reviews)
"My room was poorly maintained. It was thankfully clean, but the toilet seat was missing a bolt and slid around uncomfortably when sitting (a constant nuisance for females); the toilet paper holder was missing the roller so the rolls were sitting on a shelf above and behind the toilet and difficult ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
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)
"I booked my stay through Expedia. I arrived at the Royal Inn at 9PM and was told that there was a problem with the internet, so they were looking for my booking. Eventually the attendant took my passport and showed me to my room. At about 10PM there was a knock on my door. I was not expecting anyone ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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 Jul 19 to Jul 20
$110 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (2,012 reviews)
"👍👍👍👍"

Reviewed on Jun 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
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$86 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and nice hotel. Comfortable room. Very nice staff."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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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