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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $410-$665
American Airlines
Sat 11/10Sat 11/17
SMF - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$172
Typical prices: $201-$428
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/11
SMF - RIC • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Richmond. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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May
Cheapest • 14% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $408 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 7h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Richmond (SMF-RIC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 11:58 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 12:54 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 6:24 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 11:59 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
1:36 pm - 11:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 9:45 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
1:37 pm - 11:36 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 9:31 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 am - 6:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
27h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 am - 5:24 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$372Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 9:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 1:45 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington San Diego
$379Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 7:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
22h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 2:28 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
25h 37m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$430Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 3:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
12h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 1:05 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$469Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 9:56 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 01m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:06 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Richmond flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Sacramento to Richmond with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond start at $369. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $410 to $665. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Richmond, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 57% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • May is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Richmond at $427 round-trip.
  • June ($857) and July ($678) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Sacramento to Richmond flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$172
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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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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Your Sacramento to Richmond flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Flights from Sacramento to Richmond usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Richmond:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Richmond pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sacramento to Richmond most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Richmond?

    On the Sacramento to Richmond route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $461 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $781: a $320 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

    Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

    A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Richmond takes 0h 00m, covering 2,383 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Richmond?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Sacramento to Richmond changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $2,189. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sacramento to Richmond looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sacramento to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $268, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Richmond?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 7h 47m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Sacramento and Richmond?

    Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Richmond flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond range from $410 to $665, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $410 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Sacramento to Richmond flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $461 - about $320 less than Thursday (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Richmond trip for May. Fares historically average $427 round-trip in that month - typically $430 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
    - Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
    - Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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