Private Jet Charter Sacramento (SMF) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)

Fly privately from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), a 3,765 km (2,033 nm) flight, from 4h 39m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $20,400 all-in.

Distance: 3,765 km
Fastest: 4h 39m
From: $20,400
Non-stop sizes: 5

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Which private jet is right for Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
7h 41m
Est. price
$28,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
5h 45m
Est. price
$25,700
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
5h 39m
Est. price
$32,300
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
5h 33m
Est. price
$48,200
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
5h 21m
Est. price
$45,100
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
5h 01m
Est. price
$67,500
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsFuel stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
10h 26m
Est. price
$20,400
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	7h 41m	Fuel stop	$28,400$23,900 – $32,800	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	5h 45m	Non-stop	$25,700$22,000 – $29,300	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	5h 39m	Non-stop	$32,300$26,200 – $38,400	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	5h 33m	Non-stop	$48,200$39,400 – $56,900	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	5h 21m	Non-stop	$45,100$37,800 – $52,400	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	5h 01m	Non-stop	$67,500$57,300 – $77,700	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	10h 26m	Fuel stop	$20,400$18,300 – $22,500	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham non-stop

61 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 3,765 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Light

SyberJet SJ30

SyberJet Aircraft

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 32m
Range: 5,065km

about $35,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Gulfstream G100

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 7
Time: 5h 29m
Range: 5,467km

about $42,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 4h 58m
Range: 6,300km

about $52,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 29m
Range: 6,075km

about $56,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 5h 25m
Range: 12,040km

about $77,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham in local time

Take off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at about 17:39 local time, after 4h 39m in the air. Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $19,100; August is the dearest at about $22,100.

$22kDec: about $21,900
$20kJan: about $19,600
$19kFeb: about $19,100
$20kMar: about $20,100
$20kApr: about $20,200
$20kMay: about $20,200
$22kJun: about $22,000
$22kJul: about $22,100
$22kAug: about $22,100
$20kSept: about $20,200
$20kOct: about $20,300

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Sacramento and Raleigh/Durham

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

128private jets at Sacramento International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (20% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Sacramento

Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)30 km away235 jets
McClellan Airfield (MCC)17 km away133 jets
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)22 km away53 jets
Lincoln Regional Karl Harder Field32 km away41 jets

Arrival

587private jets at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Raleigh/Durham

Raleigh Executive Jetport43 km away17 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $27,550
Empty legs, past year: 16116 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$7,330

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

8h 46m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

8h 20m door to door

You save 0h each, 0h for the group. The jet costs $5,530 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham cost?

$20,400 – $77,700

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $38,700 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Sacramento International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureSacramento International Airport (SMF)Sacramento, United States ArrivalRaleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)Raleigh/Durham, United States

Fastest flight time: 4h 39mUp to 19 passengers

Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 3,765 km flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) range from about $20,400 in the turboprops category to around $77,700 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 4h 39m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 3,765 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham?

Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Sacramento area and 1 arriving in the Raleigh/Durham area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham?

About $38,700 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $19,100 and August about $22,100. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Sacramento?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR): 235, 30 km from SMF. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Sacramento.

Which airport do private jets use most near Raleigh/Durham?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): 587, so RDU is the main private-jet airport for Raleigh/Durham. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Raleigh/Durham.

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Aircraft for Sacramento to Raleigh/Durham

These jets can fly the 3,765 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Hawker 850XP4,630 km range SyberJet SJ305,065 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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