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$87+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Sacramento (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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$87
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$448
From Virginia to Sacramento Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:41 amRDU - SMF
2 stops16h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/305:15 pmSMF - RDU
2 stops13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/277:01 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops17h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/110:19 amSMF - RIC
2 stops31h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/304:14 pmORF - SMF
2 stops20h 10mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/109:31 amSMF - ORF
2 stops29h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$279
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:52 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/297:51 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/307:30 amRDU - SMF
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Fri 7/46:48 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/299:40 amIAD - SMF
2 stops9h 32mDelta
Tue 8/56:59 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/299:39 amDCA - SMF
2 stops9h 33mDelta
Tue 8/56:59 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/76:45 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/178:05 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/66:40 amRDU - SMF
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/1311:15 amSMF - RDU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:00 amIAD - SMF
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Sun 8/312:41 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/145:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 8/196:15 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/14:53 pmORF - SMF
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/131:00 pmSMF - ORF
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$292

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Virginia

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/27

7:01 pm-9:24 am

2 stops17h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

10:19 am-8:36 pm

2 stops31h 17m

$246

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/7

10:41 am-4:19 pm

2 stops32h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

5:15 pm-9:36 am

2 stops13h 21m

$266

NorfolkSacramento

ORF - SMF

ORFSMF

Norfolk

Mon 6/30

4:14 pm-9:24 am

2 stops20h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/10

9:31 am-5:35 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$279

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

5:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

7:51 pm-7:32 am

1 stop8h 41m

$283

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

7:30 am-5:53 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/4

6:48 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 12m

$286

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

9:40 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

6:59 pm-8:59 am

2 stops11h 00m

$287

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

9:39 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

6:59 pm-8:36 am

2 stops10h 37m

$287

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/7

6:45 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

8:05 am-3:56 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

$289

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/6

6:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/13

11:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/31

2:41 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 49m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Sacramento

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

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 $401). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $90. Users have also found prices from $103 and $140 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, 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 $401). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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