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$252+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Sacramento (RIC - SMF)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SMF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Sacramento

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/313:00 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/147:00 amSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/256:25 amRIC - SMF
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/313:00 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/157:00 amSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/256:25 amRIC - SMF
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/107:00 amSMF - RIC
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/256:25 amRIC - SMF
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/811:21 amSMF - RIC
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/253:00 pmRIC - SMF
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amSMF - RIC
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$513
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:38 amRIC - SMF
1 stop28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:09 pmSMF - RIC
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/256:25 amRIC - SMF
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/511:35 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop15h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$557

Find flight deals from Richmond to Sacramento

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$252
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$624
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Sacramento that are best for you.

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RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

2:46 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/23

10:50 am-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$377

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

6:10 am-4:20 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/23

6:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$382

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

9:08 am-9:42 am

1 stop27h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

12:02 pm-11:55 am

2 stops20h 53m

$398

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

3:45 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

10:40 pm-8:59 am

1 stop7h 19m

$420

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

2:46 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$420

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

3:44 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

12:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$420

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/1

6:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/14

8:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$423

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

2:46 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

8:30 pm-9:38 am

2 stops10h 08m

$425

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

10:51 am-6:41 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$252

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/15

6:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$274

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Deals found on 12/11

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sacramento (average of $102). Flying from Richmond to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 December 12, 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 9% 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 Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Sacramento, 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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

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.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Sacramento can take about 8h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $382. Airlines will cover a distance of 2383 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $178. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $318 and $335, respectively. Delta is currently priced 65% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $162 and $168 on American Airlines and United 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sacramento (average of $102). Flying from Richmond to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$304Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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