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

RDU Airport Page →
2,340 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 59m F9UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
BNA Nashville 7h 5m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento flights
MDW Chicago 7h 17m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 21m AAASWN → 8CAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
HOU Houston 7h 25m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 25m EJAKAIWN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 27m AAAFAS → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 40m AAASCX → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 48m DLWN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,340 mi 5h 46m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–SMF had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,340 miles in 5h 46m.

Also explore RDU Routes SMF Routes RDU Live Flights SMF Live Flights RDU Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 68% – –
GXA GXA 0 – – 68% – –
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

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DEN ~6h 59m BNA ~7h 5m MDW ~7h 17m ATL ~7h 20m PHX ~7h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,939
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → SMF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
74%
Return
SMF → RDU
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SMF delays →
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 2,340 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RDU to SMF: Allegiant Air, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.