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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to RDU starting at $134 One Way, $277 Round Trip

Prices starting at $277 for return flights and $134 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, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$277 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 14 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Aug 17, priced at $277 found 5 days ago
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 9
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$279 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 7 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Sun, Aug 9, priced at $279 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$282 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 14 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Aug 17, priced at $282 found 5 days ago
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$288 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 7 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $288 found 5 days ago
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
SMF
Sacramento
RDU
Raleigh
$288 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 7 from Sacramento to Raleigh, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $288 found 5 days 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
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$121 total
Jul 30 - Jul 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 ...
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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$91 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 ...
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
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$120 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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

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 Jul 30 to Jul 31
$178 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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 ...
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$129 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$121 total
Jul 30 - Jul 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 ...
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
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$85 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Clean room, parking great, breakfast decent."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$91 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 ...
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 Jul 17 to Jul 18
$90 total
Jul 17 - Jul 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! (1,008 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$66 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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)
"It was an affordable option in a good location but the floors weren’t fully attached to the ground and the walls were so thin. There were a lot of signs saying that it’s not the hotel’s fault if your stuff gets stolen which did worry me I won’t lie. I also kinda wish the rooms had more amenities ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$85 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Clean room, parking great, breakfast decent."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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 Jul 19 to Jul 20
$79 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

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
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$110 total
Aug 9 - Aug 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,995 reviews)
"Clean room, but a little noisy"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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 Jul 19 to Jul 20
$86 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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)
"The location was perfect, 10 minutes away from most places. Staff friendly and helpful was able to get an upgrade and late check out."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 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
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$100 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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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