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$79+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Richmond (SMF - RIC)

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SMF — RIC
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 49 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$435
From Sacramento Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl
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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 August 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/89:33 amSMF - RIC
3 stops34h 22mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/126:56 pmRIC - SMF
3 stops29h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:20 amSMF - RIC
1 stop9h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:30 amRIC - SMF
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$321
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/33:47 pmSMF - RIC
3 stops28h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/76:33 pmRIC - SMF
3 stops41h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$332
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/278:25 pmSMF - RIC
3 stops16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/196:56 pmRIC - SMF
3 stops29h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:20 amSMF - RIC
1 stop9h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:15 amRIC - SMF
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/46:30 amSMF - RIC
2 stops13h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/76:33 pmRIC - SMF
3 stops41h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/71:20 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/162:30 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:55 amSMF - RIC
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Sat 10/186:30 amRIC - SMF
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$386

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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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Sacramento

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Richmond

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

9:33 am-10:55 pm

3 stops34h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/12

6:56 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops29h 45m

$312

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

9:20 am-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/7

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$321

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

3:47 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops28h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/7

6:33 pm-8:38 am

3 stops41h 05m

$332

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

8:25 pm-4:23 pm

3 stops16h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/19

6:56 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops29h 45m

$338

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

9:20 am-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 32m

$342

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/7

6:33 pm-8:38 am

3 stops41h 05m

$344

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/16

2:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$347

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$79

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$79

SacramentoRichmond

SMF - RIC

SMFRIC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 49 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 August 16, 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Richmond on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Richmond, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $838.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Richmond?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Richmond, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Richmond, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.

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 August 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Richmond, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Richmond round-trip from $166. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $331, and American Airlines, from $336. Spirit Airlines is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$166Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$338Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$385Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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