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$168+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Sacramento (RIC - SMF)

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RIC — SMF
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 January 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$168
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$436
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/286:55 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops23h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/39:16 pmSMF - RIC
2 stops41h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/279:10 amRIC - SMF
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/24:20 pmSMF - RIC
2 stops16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/46:30 amRIC - SMF
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/810:45 amSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/44:32 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Sat 2/85:30 pmSMF - RIC
2 stops14h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/1910:23 amRIC - SMF
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/265:45 amSMF - RIC
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/97:20 amRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/1211:20 amSMF - RIC
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$392
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 5/221:25 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 06mJetBlue
Tue 5/279:35 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop11h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$614
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/275:30 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops22h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/25:24 pmSMF - RIC
3 stops23h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$998

Find flights from Richmond to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/28

6:55 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops23h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/3

9:16 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$245

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/27

9:10 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/2

4:20 pm-11:43 am

2 stops16h 23m

$305

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/4

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

10:45 am-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$357

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/4

4:32 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

5:30 pm-10:38 am

2 stops14h 08m

$362

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/19

10:23 am-7:25 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

5:45 am-7:29 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$367

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/9

7:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/12

11:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$392

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/22

1:25 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

9:35 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$614

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/27

5:30 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/2

5:24 pm-8:01 pm

3 stops23h 37m

$998

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/5

11:58 am-8:37 am

2 stops23h 39m

$168

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/5

7:10 pm-8:37 am

3 stops40h 27m

$174

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Sacramento

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 Richmond to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Richmond-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Richmond-Sacramento 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 Richmond to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Richmond to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 RIC to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Sacramento at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Sacramento. 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 Richmond to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $245. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $357 and $362, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $229 and $1,854 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Sacramento 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 Richmond to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Richmond to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 4 airlines flying from Richmond to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Sacramento. 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$343Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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