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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $113 One Way, $230 Round Trip

Prices starting at $230 for return flights and $113 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, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$230 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sun, Jul 26, priced at $230 found 1 day ago
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$240 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 22 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Tue, May 26, priced at $240 found 5 days ago
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$250 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 7 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Fri, Aug 14, priced at $250 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 23 - Fri, May 29
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$266 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 23 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Fri, May 29, priced at $266 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$348 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $348 found 5 days ago

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
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$129 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,937 reviews)
Great stay and super nice room. Only complaint was the hallway noise was a bit more evident than in similar hotels but not enough to prevent me from booking again!

Reviewed on May 7, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$125 total
May 15 - May 16
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! (1,089 reviews)
We went to breakfast, and there were no eggs or bacon left. The staff said they were out of eggs, but did make some more bacon. They had not replenished a lot of the items.

Reviewed on May 4, 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 May 28 to May 29
$82 total
May 28 - May 29
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! (1,009 reviews)
clean room ,resort and close to everything

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites 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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$134 total
May 19 - May 20
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! (1,681 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
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 May 11 to May 12
$129 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,937 reviews)
Great stay and super nice room. Only complaint was the hallway noise was a bit more evident than in similar hotels but not enough to prevent me from booking again!

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
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 May 28 to May 29
$82 total
May 28 - May 29
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! (1,009 reviews)
clean room ,resort and close to everything

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites 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
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$86 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,012 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff

Reviewed on May 7, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$79 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (3,474 reviews)
I really enjoyes my stay everything and everyone was absolutely great. The staff had a very welcoming vibe, cuatomer service was excellent. My room waa beyond my expectations: very spacious and not a cramped feeling. The bathroom was also spacious and with lots of towels and bath cloths. The airport ...

Reviewed on May 6, 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 May 17 to May 18
$90 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,000 reviews)
Room was great! Staff very helpful

Reviewed on Apr 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

Royal Inn

Royal Inn

2 out of 5
3460 Hillsborough Rd Durham NC
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$91 total
May 11 - May 12
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 (1,001 reviews)
This was the absolute worst hotel on the universe.It would have been better to sleep outside.The bathroom was dirty.The bed had cigarette hose in it.The room smelled like cigarette.It was, uninhabitable, it was worse than that i called expedia immediately to get a refund and get another room.the ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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
$64 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$73 total
May 17 - May 18
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 (1,005 reviews)
Staff was profressional and friendly, Rooms are dated but clean. Nearby stores

Reviewed on May 4, 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 May 17 to May 18
$86 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,012 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff

Reviewed on May 7, 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 11 to May 12
$91 total
May 11 - May 12
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 (1,001 reviews)
This was the absolute worst hotel on the universe.It would have been better to sleep outside.The bathroom was dirty.The bed had cigarette hose in it.The room smelled like cigarette.It was, uninhabitable, it was worse than that i called expedia immediately to get a refund and get another room.the ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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
$101 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$115 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (2,006 reviews)
The pool was closed and not listed on the website.

Reviewed on May 3, 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
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$101 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,022 reviews)
Room was big and clean. Staff was nice. “Gym” has 2 pieces of equipment and 2 10 lb weights. Breakfast was okay. Homeless people near parking lot but they didn’t bother me. Overall a comfortable stay.

Reviewed on May 7, 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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