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$120 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond (SMF-RIC)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Sacramento to Richmond currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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6:34 pm - 3:40 pmSMF-RIC
18h 06m1 stop
12:08 pm - 10:05 amRIC-SMF
24h 57m2 stops
Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
11:20 am - 11:46 amSMF-RIC
21h 26m3 stops
12:08 pm - 12:28 pmRIC-SMF
27h 20m2 stops
$288Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
9:35 pm - 10:01 amSMF-RIC
9h 26m1 stop
10:41 am - 8:45 pmRIC-SMF
13h 04m1 stop
$417JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25
9:35 pm - 10:01 amSMF-RIC
9h 26m1 stop
10:41 am - 8:45 pmRIC-SMF
13h 04m1 stop
$452JetBlue
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 25
10:59 pm - 8:42 amSMF-RIC
6h 43m1 stop
6:25 pm - 11:26 pmRIC-SMF
8h 01m1 stop
$472Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Fri, Jun 21
10:59 pm - 8:42 amSMF-RIC
6h 43m1 stop
6:25 pm - 11:26 pmRIC-SMF
8h 01m1 stop
$522Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Thu, Jun 20
6:30 pm - 9:39 amSMF-RIC
12h 09m2 stops
6:31 am - 11:31 amRIC-SMF
8h 00m1 stop
$557United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 26
11:55 pm - 1:49 pmSMF-RIC
10h 54m2 stops
6:31 am - 11:31 amRIC-SMF
8h 00m1 stop
$587United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 25
7:28 pm - 8:19 amSMF-RIC
9h 51m2 stops
7:41 am - 9:18 pmRIC-SMF
16h 37m1 stop
$655American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 23
10:42 pm - 8:19 amSMF-RIC
6h 37m1 stop
7:13 pm - 12:31 amRIC-SMF
8h 18m1 stop
$665American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Thu, Jun 20
6:34 pm - 3:40 pmSMF-RIC
18h 06m1 stop
Wed, Jun 12
11:20 am - 11:46 amSMF-RIC
21h 26m3 stops
$135Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12
2:02 pm - 5:15 amSMF-RIC
12h 13m1 stop
$155Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2
11:20 am - 2:21 pmSMF-RIC
24h 01m2 stops
Wed, Jun 12
6:30 pm - 9:38 amSMF-RIC
12h 08m2 stops
$248United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2
10:50 pm - 9:38 amSMF-RIC
7h 48m1 stop
$744United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27
6:30 pm - 9:38 amSMF-RIC
12h 08m2 stops
$749United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27
5:33 am - 9:42 pmSMF-RIC
13h 09m3 stops
$760United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2
5:33 am - 9:42 pmSMF-RIC
13h 09m3 stops
$1,913United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27
7:40 pm - 3:40 pmSMF-RIC
17h 00m1 stop
6:30 am - 1:52 pmRIC-SMF
10h 22m1 stop
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
9:55 am - 9:13 amSMF-RIC
20h 18m2 stops
6:30 am - 6:48 pmRIC-SMF
15h 18m1 stop
$528Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
7:40 pm - 11:09 amSMF-RIC
36h 29m3 stops
6:30 am - 12:11 pmRIC-SMF
8h 41m1 stop
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
7:40 pm - 11:09 amSMF-RIC
36h 29m3 stops
6:30 am - 7:57 amRIC-SMF
28h 27m2 stops
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
12:16 pm - 11:58 pmSMF-RIC
8h 42m1 stop
6:32 am - 12:14 pmRIC-SMF
8h 42m1 stop
$694Delta
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
5:17 pm - 10:02 amSMF-RIC
13h 45m2 stops
6:32 am - 12:14 pmRIC-SMF
8h 42m1 stop
$699Delta
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
7:40 pm - 11:09 amSMF-RIC
36h 29m3 stops
10:03 am - 7:57 amRIC-SMF
24h 54m3 stops
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
7:28 am - 10:09 pmSMF-RIC
11h 41m2 stops
6:30 am - 5:20 pmRIC-SMF
13h 50m2 stops
$804United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21

Flights from Sacramento to Richmond - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Richmond to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Richmond?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sacramento to Richmond, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Richmond, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia is September, where tickets cost $277 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $539 and $473 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Sacramento to Richmond were found on Spirit Airlines ($288) and JetBlue ($417). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $135.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Richmond

When to book flights from Sacramento to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Richmond

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Richmond, Virginia was $120 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Richmond?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Sacramento to Richmond. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Richmond?

    When flying out of Sacramento you will be using Sacramento Intl. You will be landing at Richmond, also known as Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Richmond?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Richmond, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Richmond, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Richmond are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $514 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $660 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Richmond.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Richmond?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Richmond with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and RIC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Richmond from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Richmond. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Richmond? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10706 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
1 stop
18h 06mSMF-RIC
$120
6/12Wed
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 26mSMF-RIC
$135
8/2Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 13mSMF-RIC
$155
6/12Wed
2 stops
24h 01mSMF-RIC
$159
8/2Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 08mSMF-RIC
$248
6/27Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 48mSMF-RIC
$744
6/27Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 08mSMF-RIC
$749
8/2Fri
3 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 09mSMF-RIC
$760
6/27Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 09mSMF-RIC
$1,913

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Richmond

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Richmond that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/18Sat
multi-stop
17h 00mSMF-RIC
5/25Sat
multi-stop
10h 22mRIC-SMF
$501
5/18Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 18mSMF-RIC
5/25Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 18mRIC-SMF
$528
5/18Sat
multi-stop
36h 29mSMF-RIC
5/25Sat
multi-stop
8h 41mRIC-SMF
$589
5/18Sat
multi-stop
36h 29mSMF-RIC
5/25Sat
multi-stop
28h 27mRIC-SMF
$637
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 42mSMF-RIC
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 42mRIC-SMF
$694
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
13h 45mSMF-RIC
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 42mRIC-SMF
$699
5/18Sat
multi-stop
36h 29mSMF-RIC
5/25Sat
multi-stop
24h 54mRIC-SMF
$723
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 41mSMF-RIC
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 50mRIC-SMF
$804

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