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Cheap flights from Richmond to San Francisco from $185

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to San Francisco departing on 9/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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9:25 am - 5:34 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:35 am - 4:56 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
26h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$326Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:25 am - 5:34 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:35 am - 4:56 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
26h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$342Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:00 pm - 10:35 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:10 pm - 9:50 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
10h 40m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington
$354Southwest
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:00 pm - 10:35 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:10 pm - 9:50 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
10h 40m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington
$354Southwest
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:00 am - 11:51 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:20 am - 9:36 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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10:36 am - 6:18 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:23 pm - 12:53 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$381United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:30 am - 3:39 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
11h 09m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:44 am - 11:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
14h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$389American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:11 am - 12:09 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:08 pm - 11:34 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$389Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:57 am - 6:08 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 11m2 stops Philadelphia Los Angeles
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6:25 am - 9:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
12h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas
$391American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
5:42 pm - 10:53 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:08 pm - 11:34 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$421Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

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Southwest flights from Richmond to Sacramento

Our best Southwest deals on Richmond to Sacramento flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 20
RIC3:25 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
9h 30m
1 stop
SMF9:55 pmSacramento Intl
Nov 3
SMF6:15 amSacramento Intl
6h 45m
1 stop
RIC4:00 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$306
Southwest
Sep 23
RIC6:15 amRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 50m
1 stop
SMF11:05 amSacramento Intl
Sep 29
SMF8:00 pmSacramento Intl
10h 50m
2 stops
RIC9:50 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$312
Southwest
Sep 23
RIC3:30 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
10h 45m
2 stops
SMF11:15 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 29
SMF8:00 pmSacramento Intl
10h 50m
2 stops
RIC9:50 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$317

United Airlines flights from Richmond to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on Richmond to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 29
RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 51m
1 stop
SMF11:51 amSacramento Intl
Sep 5
SMF9:20 amSacramento Intl
9h 16m
1 stop
RIC9:36 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$379
United Airlines
Aug 31
RIC4:55 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 34m
1 stop
SMF10:29 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 9
SMF10:48 pmSacramento Intl
8h 06m
1 stop
RIC9:54 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$381
United Airlines
Aug 29
RIC5:37 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 11m
1 stop
SMF10:48 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 5
SMF10:50 amSacramento Intl
9h 39m
2 stops
RIC11:29 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$384

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
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RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/6

9:25 am-5:34 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/13

11:35 am-4:56 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$326

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/6

9:25 am-5:34 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/13

11:35 am-4:56 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$342

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

8:10 pm-9:50 am

2 stops10h 40m

$354

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

8:10 pm-9:50 am

2 stops10h 40m

$354

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

9:20 am-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$379

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/1

10:36 am-6:18 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

2:23 pm-12:53 am

1 stop7h 30m

$381

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/29

7:30 am-3:39 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:44 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$389

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/2

6:11 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

12:08 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$389

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/10

10:57 am-6:08 pm

2 stops10h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

6:25 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$391
Quickest round-trip

RichmondSacramento

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/4

5:42 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

12:08 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$421

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Richmond and Sacramento?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $450 to $576.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $306.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Richmond, with most prices found around $362. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of September, then departing from Richmond during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $437.

How have Richmond to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Richmond to Sacramento flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Richmond to Sacramento

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Cheap Richmond to Sacramento (RIC to SMF) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

8h 26m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Richmond to Sacramento takes 8h 26m
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from Richmond to Sacramento.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Richmond to Sacramento

  • How far is Richmond Byrd Intl to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Richmond Byrd Intl to Sacramento Intl is 2372.8 mi. Typically, this will take 8h 26m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sacramento Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Richmond to Sacramento?

Best airlines flying from Richmond to Sacramento

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DeltaPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,497 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,897 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $342Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,095 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $516Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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