Raleigh/Durham to Sacramento (RDU–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,340 mi 5h 46m nonstop -3h behind 48 1-stop hubs

RDU–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and GXA lead the route. The flight covers 2,340 miles in approximately 5h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 78% – –
GXA GXA 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,795
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,340 mi / 3,765 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 46m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,340 mi / 3,765 km
Flight time5h 46m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h 46m. The route covers 2,340 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and GXA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, MRY, PDX, MEM, BJC, OKC, VNY, PSP, TYS, TEB, CVG, MCI, CLE, BFI, BZN, YYZ, PBI, YVR, BGR, MEX, SNA, IAD, SLC, CLT, IAH, EWR, BWI, ATL, KOA, MSP, LAS, JFK, STL, SEA, MDW, ORD, BNA, DFW, DTW, SFO, HOU, DEN, PHX, LAX, MCO, SAN, AUS and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to SMF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and GXA.

RDU to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SMF ranges from 5 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,340 miles (3,765 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.