Cheap Flights from Richmond to Sacramento
Cheap Flights from Richmond to Sacramento
Looking for cheap flights from Richmond to Sacramento? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Richmond to Sacramento vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Richmond to Sacramento for specific travel dates.
2026-12-15
RIC - SMF
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-16
RIC - SMF
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-15
RIC - SMF
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-12-15
RIC - SMF
Economy | 2 Stops
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
RIC - SMF
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-15
RIC - SMF
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 17,500 Pts + $33.5
Richmond to Sacramento flight facts
Distance
2,385 mi
3,838 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Norfolk - Sacramento · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights Richmond - San Francisco · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights Washington - Sacramento · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights Baltimore - Sacramento · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights Raleigh-durham - Sacramento · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Flights Roanoke VA - Sacramento · Roanoke VA is 146 mi from Richmond
Premium cabin flights from Richmond to Sacramento
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
RIC - SMF
First | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-15
RIC - SMF
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
RIC - SMF
First | 2 Stops
From 32,500 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
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Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Napa (USA)
Carneros Resort and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 170,000 Pts or $667
Sonoma, CA (USA)
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $258
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Richmond to Sacramento depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Richmond to Sacramento.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Richmond to Sacramento.
Richmond and Sacramento are about 2,385 miles (3,838 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,385-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Departures from Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC). Arrivals in Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sacramento, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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