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$95+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SMF
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:45 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/98:15 amDCA - SMF
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Mon 11/1711:17 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/202:25 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/268:00 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Fri 12/127:41 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops14h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$302
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:15 amDCA - SMF
1 stop30h 11mFrontier
Sat 11/159:10 amSMF - DCA
2 stops24h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/125:40 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/37:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/108:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/1410:40 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:54 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/411:12 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:50 pmROA - SMF
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Sun 12/1412:23 pmSMF - ROA
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/30$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:45 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:03 amIAD - SMF
2 stops10h 52mDelta
Tue 1/1311:45 amSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/30$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Sun 12/148:45 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops11h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/29$314

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 October 30, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$367
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

4:11 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-3:01 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$299

GreensboroSacramento

GSO - SMF

GSOSMF

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 2/5

7:05 am-1:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

10:33 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 00m

$309

RoanokeSacramento

ROA - SMF

ROASMF

Roanoke

Thu 12/4

3:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/17

12:23 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 48m

$309

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

6:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/5

2:26 pm-12:56 am

1 stop7h 30m

$309

RoanokeSacramento

ROA - SMF

ROASMF

Roanoke

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/17

12:23 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 48m

$309

GreensboroSacramento

GSO - SMF

GSOSMF

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 2/5

2:46 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$309

RoanokeSacramento

ROA - SMF

ROASMF

Roanoke

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/14

12:23 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 48m

$309

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/20

6:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/26

2:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$309

RoanokeSacramento

ROA - SMF

ROASMF

Roanoke

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/14

12:23 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 48m

$309

RoanokeSacramento

ROA - SMF

ROASMF

Roanoke

Sat 1/17

2:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

10:50 am-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Virginia with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Sacramento (average of $132). Flying from Virginia to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Virginia to Sacramento can take about 8h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $299. The distance between Virginia and Sacramento is about 2351 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $128 and $160 on United Airlines and Southwest, 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 Norfolk - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Sacramento (average of $132). Flying from Virginia to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 Virginia to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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