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$109+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$464
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/257:30 amRDU - SMF
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Fri 5/306:27 pmSMF - RDU
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/206:00 amRIC - SMF
2 stops30h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/217:37 pmSMF - RIC
3 stops22h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/206:00 amRIC - SMF
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:37 pmSMF - RIC
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$276
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/227:25 amIAD - SMF
1 stop13h 42mFrontier
Mon 5/266:27 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/65:24 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Tue 6/105:09 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/29$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/316:00 amDCA - SMF
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Sat 6/76:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/29$282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/91:18 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/36:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/512:56 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$285
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/135:00 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/197:39 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$286
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/233:11 pmORF - SMF
2 stops21h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2910:41 amSMF - ORF
2 stops24h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/45:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/115:06 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/35:55 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/106:33 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$299

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

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

7:30 am-6:07 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/30

6:27 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 33m

$218

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-9:46 am

2 stops30h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/21

7:37 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops22h 09m

$273

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-9:46 am

2 stops30h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/21

7:37 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$276

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/22

7:25 am-6:07 pm

1 stop13h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/26

6:27 pm-5:55 am

1 stop8h 28m

$280

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

5:24 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

5:09 pm-9:12 am

2 stops13h 03m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-12:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-6:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/5

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$285

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

7:39 pm-7:36 am

1 stop8h 57m

$286

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/4

5:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

5:06 am-3:34 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$297

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

6:45 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/13

8:35 pm-8:32 am

1 stop8h 57m

$299

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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 $420). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 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
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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 $109. Users have also found prices from $115 and $139 on Frontier 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 $420). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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