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Flights from Raleigh to Sacramento
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Denver, about 6h 37m door to door (267 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 37m
Raleigh to Sacramento at a glance
Fastest journey6h 37mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Denver
Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Sacramento
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri18:00 RDU19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SACDelta Air Lines
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RDU Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue06:30 RDU07:52 DEN1h 08m connection09:00 DEN10:17 SACSouthwest Airlines
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RDU Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon09:45 RDU10:42 ORD0h 48m connection11:30 ORD13:43 SACAmerican Airlines
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RDU Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun20:00 RDU21:38 DFW1h 07m connection22:45 DFW00:07 SACAmerican Airlines
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RDU Houston (IAH) SAC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun17:30 RDU18:51 IAH1h 39m connection20:30 IAH22:02 SACUnited Airlines
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RDU Minneapolis (MSP) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon15:15 RDU16:42 MSP2h 18m connection19:00 MSP20:37 SACDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,775 km2,344 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSacramento vs Raleigh
- Currency in Sacramento
- USD
- Airports
- RDU → SMF
Flights from Raleigh to Sacramento: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,775 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Sacramento?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
