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Flights from Richmond to Sacramento
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 6h 25m door to door (119 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 25m
Richmond to Sacramento at a glance
Fastest journey6h 25mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Richmond to Sacramento
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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RIC Nashville (BNA) SAC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon12:00 RIC12:22 BNA0h 53m connection13:15 BNA15:25 SACSouthwest Airlines
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RIC Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue17:45 RIC19:03 ATL0h 57m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SACDelta Air Lines
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RIC Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun20:00 RIC21:52 DFW0h 53m connection22:45 DFW00:07 SACAmerican Airlines
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RIC Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Thu16:30 RIC18:00 DEN1h 30m connection19:30 DEN20:51 SACUnited Airlines
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RIC Baltimore (BWI) SAC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue06:30 RIC07:00 BWI1h 45m connection08:45 BWI11:07 SACSouthwest Airlines
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RIC Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:00 RIC07:57 ORD1h 33m connection09:30 ORD11:43 SACUnited Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,821 km2,373 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSacramento vs Richmond
- Currency in Sacramento
- USD
- Airports
- RIC → SMF
Flights from Richmond to Sacramento: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Richmond to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nashville, Atlanta and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Richmond to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,821 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Nashville, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Sacramento?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Richmond.
