Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Sacramento three hours behind Durham.
Leave enough time to catch your RDU to SMF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RDU and SMF:
Denver International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
R 1,609 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,624. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to SMF, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to SMF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Hop off your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from SMF, unpack your bags at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport to central Sacramento has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sacramento in May.
When booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SMF sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for San Francisco, about 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among its highlights.
