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$92+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Sacramento (SMF)

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RIC — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$173
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$92
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$626
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:20 pmRDU - SMF
1 stop22h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/197:30 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$173
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Thu 3/61:22 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop24h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/269:53 pmRDU - SMF
3 stops24h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/317:00 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/312:48 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/57:30 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/175:18 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/2612:00 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/312:48 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops20h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/57:30 pmSMF - RIC
3 stops21h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/285:19 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Thu 5/14:34 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/41:59 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop11h 18mDelta
Wed 3/1212:20 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/18$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:25 amORF - SMF
2 stops24h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/177:30 pmSMF - ORF
2 stops12h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$281
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/610:21 pmRDU - SMF
2 stops41h 45mFrontier
Sun 4/1312:09 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops18h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/267:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/2712:08 pmGSO - SMF
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Tue 4/112:20 pmSMF - GSO
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$309

Find flights from Virginia to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.

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Virginia

Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

5:20 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop22h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

7:30 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$173

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

1:22 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$230

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

9:53 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops24h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/31

7:00 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

$232

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/3

12:48 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops29h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/5

7:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$265

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

5:18 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/26

12:00 pm-5:34 am

1 stop14h 34m

$269

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/3

12:48 pm-6:47 am

2 stops20h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/5

7:30 pm-8:21 pm

3 stops21h 51m

$275

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

5:19 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/1

4:34 pm-6:21 am

1 stop10h 47m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

5:47 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/1

11:05 pm-8:37 am

1 stop6h 32m

$277

NorfolkSacramento

ORF - SMF

ORFSMF

Norfolk

Tue 3/18

11:25 am-10:54 am

3 stops26h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/31

7:00 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$279

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

10:21 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

12:09 pm-9:56 am

2 stops18h 47m

$305

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Virginia to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 VA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Virginia to Sacramento as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Virginia to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 Virginia to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Virginia?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Virginia to Sacramento.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $95 and $139 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Sacramento?

    When deciding which route to take from Virginia to Sacramento consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Sacramento Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Sacramento Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Virginia to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Virginia to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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