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$109+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Richmond (SMF - RIC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RIC
abr. 20 — abr. 271
dom. 4/20
dom. 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$109
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$438
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/1210:41 amSMF - RIC
2 stops31h 05mSpirit Airlines
vie. 5/164:58 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops19h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/710:09 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/133:25 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/3010:40 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 21mDelta
mié. 8/63:10 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops11h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/13$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/1511:35 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
vie. 7/188:15 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/210:50 amSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/56:40 amRIC - SMF
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$439
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/239:35 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop11h 29mJetBlue
mar. 5/2712:59 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 4/13$463
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/17:37 pmSMF - RIC
2 stops17h 26mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/26:49 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$468

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Richmond that are best for you.

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SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

lun. 5/12

10:41 am-8:46 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 5/16

4:58 pm-9:46 am

2 stops19h 48m

$300

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

mié. 5/7

10:09 pm-8:14 am

1 stop7h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 5/13

3:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$313

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/30

10:40 pm-9:01 am

1 stop7h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 8/6

3:10 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$356

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

mar. 7/15

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 7/18

8:15 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

$389

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

vie. 5/2

10:50 am-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 5/5

6:40 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 07m

$439

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

vie. 5/23

9:35 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 5/27

12:59 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$463

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

dom. 6/1

7:37 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 6/2

6:49 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$468

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

mar. 5/13

10:41 am-8:46 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$109

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

mié. 5/28

7:37 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$136

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

mié. 5/14

10:30 pm-8:59 am

1 stop7h 29m

$157

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Richmond

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Richmond from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Richmond

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Richmond. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Richmond. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Sacramento to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Richmond is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated abril 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Sacramento to Richmond by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,927 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Richmond round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Richmond round-trip from $300. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $313, and Delta, from $356. Spirit Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Richmond one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Richmond are Spirit Airlines ($109), Delta ($157), and American Airlines ($162).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Sacramento to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Richmond

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Richmond. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$160Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$338Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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