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) - 23% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Sacramento to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $499 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $716, a difference of $217. 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 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. 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 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 $369 to $3,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x 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 $227, which is 17% 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 42m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 51m 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 averaging $73 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 $421 to $787, with an average of $547 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond typically range from $421 to $787. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on Southwest.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Richmond. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 30% higher.

What’s 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 September ($716) 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.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Richmond?

Southwest ($369) and Delta ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Richmond?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Sacramento to Richmond route. 23% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Richmond?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $408. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sacramento to Richmond which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Sacramento to Richmond layovers at 4h 30m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

6:05 am - 3:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

7:50 am - 12:45 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$369Southwest

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 8

6:15 am - 7:01 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:23 am - 11:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21

7:00 am - 5:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 pm - 12:51 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$369United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 7

6:15 am - 7:01 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:25 pm - 9:41 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

8:20 am - 6:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:10 am - 7:52 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$374United Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1

7:21 pm - 9:43 amSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 22m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

4:32 pm - 9:58 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$374American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6

11:20 am - 1:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

22h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

9:31 am - 9:51 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$384Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

11:20 am - 1:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

22h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

9:31 am - 2:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

$384Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1

6:14 pm - 9:43 amSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

12:46 pm - 7:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$426American Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

9:15 am - 10:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

6:10 am - 4:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$464Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24

6:19 pm - 2:58 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 39m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

8:58 am - 7:41 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$492Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22

6:19 pm - 2:58 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 39m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

8:58 am - 7:41 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$514Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

6:19 pm - 2:58 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 39m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

9:31 am - 5:34 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 03m1 stop Los Angeles

$594Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

2:15 pm - 12:34 amSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 12:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$863United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

1:06 pm - 10:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

8:00 am - 1:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$897United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 21

6:15 am - 4:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:09 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$897Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 23

6:15 am - 4:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:30 am - 11:09 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$897Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

11:29 am - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 12:14 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 14m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$902American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

5:00 am - 6:18 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:23 pm - 11:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$907American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

5:25 am - 3:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:10 am - 12:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$907United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Richmond flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Richmond? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Richmond departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Richmond?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Richmond. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 30% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Richmond? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Richmond at $427 round-trip.
•June ($857) and September ($716) 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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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
How long is a flight from Sacramento to Richmond?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Richmond takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Richmond flight?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond range from $421 to $787, with an average of $547 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.
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 $369 to $3,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x 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 $227, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.
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 averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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).
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) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Sacramento to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $499 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $716, a difference of $217.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 42m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 51m 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 popular places can I visit in Richmond?
Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $499, about $217 less than Monday fares (30% 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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