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$135+ 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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SMF
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 5/71:27 pm
RIC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 47m
American Airlines
Thu 5/147:20 pm
SMF
-
RIC
2 stops10h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 5/193:32 pm
RIC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2610:03 pm
SMF
-
RIC
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/173:05 pm
RIC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2010:23 pm
SMF
-
RIC
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:27 pm
RIC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 5/212:34 am
SMF
-
RIC
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/175:35 pm
RIC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 4/2011:55 pm
SMF
-
RIC
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$433

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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$400
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(Gotogate)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$584
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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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/17

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

11:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops8h 50m

$433

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/15

4:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/18

11:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops9h 45m

$443

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

1:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$478

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/10

6:08 pm-8:29 am

2 stops17h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/13

10:20 pm-9:18 am

1 stop7h 58m

$486
Quickest round-trip

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/2

6:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

11:59 pm-10:41 am

1 stop7h 42m

$489
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/11

7:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$205

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/17

3:32 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$234

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/12

7:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 35m

$234

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/10

8:45 pm-7:31 pm

3 stops49h 46m

$240

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$242

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Richmond to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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.

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 March 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Sacramento, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,288 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,431 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 7h 40m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $433. Airlines will cover a distance of 2383 mi.

  • 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 $332 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $124. Users have also found prices from $158 and $162 on Delta and American 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Richmond to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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