How to get from Raleigh to Sacramento: connecting flights, about 9h 46m total

Flights from Raleigh to Sacramento

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte: 9h 46m
two tickets, via Las Vegas: $335
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,346 mi (3,775 km)

fastest

Via Charlotte

9h 46m

with the connection

Raleigh to Charlotte flight 1h 12m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Sacramento flight 5h 34m

Via Atlanta

9h 49m

with the connection

Raleigh to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Sacramento flight 5h 14m

two ticketsfrom $617

Via Las Vegas

9h 50m

with the connection

Raleigh to Las Vegas flight 5h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Sacramento flight 1h 35m

two ticketsfrom $335

Via Minneapolis

9h 52m

with the connection

Raleigh to Minneapolis flight 2h 54m

Connection of about 3h

Minneapolis to Sacramento flight 3h 58m

Via Phoenix

10h

with the connection

Raleigh to Phoenix flight 4h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to Sacramento flight 2h 5m

two ticketsfrom $378

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Raleigh to cities closest to Sacramento

Raleigh to San Francisco San Francisco: 75 mi (121 km) from Sacramento, flight 6h 11m from $120 Raleigh to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 361 mi (581 km) from Sacramento, flight 5h 48m from $122 Raleigh to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 386 mi (621 km) from Sacramento, flight 5h 15m from $107 Raleigh to San Diego San Diego: 472 mi (760 km) from Sacramento, flight 5h 49m Raleigh to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 532 mi (856 km) from Sacramento, flight 4h 55m Raleigh to Phoenix Phoenix: 634 mi (1,020 km) from Sacramento, flight 4h 55m from $196

To Sacramento from cities closest to Raleigh

Charlotte to Sacramento Charlotte: 130 mi (209 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 34m Washington to Sacramento Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 7h 45m from $235 Pittsburgh to Sacramento Pittsburgh: 331 mi (532 km) from Raleigh, flight 9h 25m from $304 Philadelphia to Sacramento Philadelphia: 345 mi (555 km) from Raleigh, flight 8h 42m Atlanta to Sacramento Atlanta: 355 mi (572 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 14m from $220 New York to Sacramento New York: 423 mi (681 km) from Raleigh, flight 6h 25m from $157

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Sacramento?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Charlotte.

What is the fastest way to fly from Raleigh to Sacramento?

Via Charlotte: 1h 12m to the connection, 5h 34m after it, about 9h 46m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Raleigh to Sacramento with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $335. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Raleigh and Sacramento?

Charlotte (9h 46m total), Atlanta (9h 49m total), Las Vegas (9h 50m total), Minneapolis (9h 52m total) and Phoenix (10h total).

How far is Sacramento from Raleigh?

2,346 mi (3,775 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.