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$107 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Richmond

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Richmond departing on 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Richmond (SMF-RIC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Richmond that are departing in the next months. 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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11:59 pm - 11:20 amSMF-RIC
8h 21m1 stop
7:14 pm - 12:16 amRIC-SMF
8h 02m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 30
7:35 pm - 5:25 amSMF-RIC
6h 50m1 stop
5:35 pm - 7:35 amRIC-SMF
17h 00m1 stop
Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
6:50 pm - 9:25 amSMF-RIC
11h 35m2 stops
3:28 pm - 4:24 pmRIC-SMF
27h 56m2 stops
$290Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 16
6:56 pm - 5:15 amSMF-RIC
7h 19m1 stop
6:25 am - 12:23 pmRIC-SMF
8h 58m1 stop
$296Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 19
9:30 pm - 9:53 amSMF-RIC
9h 23m1 stop
10:37 am - 8:30 pmRIC-SMF
12h 53m1 stop
$308JetBlue
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
8:50 am - 10:23 pmSMF-RIC
10h 33m2 stops
9:45 am - 10:02 pmRIC-SMF
15h 17m2 stops
$326Delta
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 30
11:13 pm - 2:28 pmSMF-RIC
12h 15m2 stops
12:59 pm - 9:39 pmRIC-SMF
11h 40m2 stops
$376Delta
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 9
4:15 pm - 11:24 pmSMF-RIC
28h 09m1 stop
6:30 am - 6:57 pmRIC-SMF
15h 27m1 stop
$389United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 29
6:30 pm - 9:38 amSMF-RIC
12h 08m2 stops
6:40 am - 3:02 pmRIC-SMF
11h 22m2 stops
$436United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
9:35 pm - 9:53 amSMF-RIC
9h 18m1 stop
10:37 am - 8:32 pmRIC-SMF
12h 55m1 stop
$987JetBlue
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Sat, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 22

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 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?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for 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.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Richmond is September, where tickets cost $275 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $536 and $467 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Richmond, 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, 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 American Airlines ($218) and Spirit Airlines ($290). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $107.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$107
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.
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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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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Richmond

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Richmond?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Richmond was $107 for a one-way ticket and $218 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Richmond, with oneworld 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 $681 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

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

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

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.

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

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.

My flight was uncomfortable and crammed. There were no pockets to store things, I couldn’t move my seat back slightly. Beverages including soda cost extra. My husband flew on another spirit airline flight, which was delayed a total of 48 hours, only to be canceled.

Flight was canceled less than 6 hours before takeoff, rebooked on a flight that was twice as long and left earlier so we couldn’t make it, when using text support option took over 2 hours to speak with someone.

Terrible legroom, seats do not recline, tray table the size of an iPhone, delayed flight, have to pay 5$ to get a cup of water onboard.

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

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.

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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.
6/27Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 15mSMF-RIC
$107
7/5Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 12mSMF-RIC
$121
7/9Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
23h 36mSMF-RIC
$132
7/10Wed
1 stop
17h 13mSMF-RIC
$133
7/10Wed
2 stops
16h 57mSMF-RIC
$136
6/27Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 42mSMF-RIC
$137
7/9Tue
1 stopJetBlue
9h 18mSMF-RIC
$154
8/2Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 08mSMF-RIC
$228
6/25Tue
1 stopJetBlue
9h 26mSMF-RIC
$234
8/2Fri
3 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 09mSMF-RIC
$760

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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.
6/17Mon
multi-stop
23h 45mSMF-RIC
6/19Wed
multi-stop
24h 57mRIC-SMF
$417
6/17Mon
multi-stop
26h 16mSMF-RIC
6/19Wed
multi-stop
27h 20mRIC-SMF
$449
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 54mSMF-RIC
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 57mRIC-SMF
$517
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 52mSMF-RIC
6/27Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 29mRIC-SMF
$536
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 32mSMF-RIC
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 57mRIC-SMF
$554
6/15Sat
multi-stop
20h 12mSMF-RIC
6/18Tue
multi-stop
25h 20mRIC-SMF
$594
6/15Sat
multi-stop
17h 00mSMF-RIC
6/18Tue
multi-stop
25h 20mRIC-SMF
$613
6/15Sat
multi-stop
20h 12mSMF-RIC
6/18Tue
multi-stop
22h 18mRIC-SMF
$652
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 35mSMF-RIC
6/27Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 39mRIC-SMF
$786
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 43mSMF-RIC
6/19Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 27mRIC-SMF
$922

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Sacramento - Richmond Flights

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Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

Richmond (RIC)United States

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Richmond - Sacramento

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