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$136+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to California

RIC — LAX
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to California

Wed 12/98:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 12/1212:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 11/8$218
Sat 12/58:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 12/1212:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 11/5$233
Sat 12/58:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Wed 12/912:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 11/6$239
Wed 12/98:25 am -
1 stop17h 58m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
2 stops54h 25m
Deal found 11/5$262
Sun 12/69:31 am -
2 stops51h 03m
Sat 12/1212:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 11/6$302
Sat 12/58:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Wed 12/99:31 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 11/6$304
Tue 12/158:58 am -
1 stop12h 33m
Tue 1/52:26 pm -
2 stops38h 47m
Deal found 11/6$328
Thu 12/310:23 am -
2 stops28h 00m
Tue 12/87:30 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 11/6$330
Thu 12/34:59 pm -
1 stop9h 58m
Mon 12/146:15 am -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 11/5$331
Tue 11/178:58 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Thu 11/267:30 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 11/6$332
Fri 12/116:15 am -
1 stop10h 05m
Wed 12/167:05 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 11/5$336
Thu 11/269:31 am -
Nonstop6h 05m
Thu 12/311:10 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 11/5$338

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$136
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to California
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to California.

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RichmondSanta Ana

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/15

8:58 am-3:03 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

RichmondOntario

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ONT Ontario

RICONT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/3

10:23 am-12:17 am

2 stops16h 54m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/7

4:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

RichmondSan Jose

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJC San Jose

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/9

8:25 am-1:45 pm

2 stops32h 20m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LAX Los Angeles

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/19

8:19 pm-1:15 am

1 stop7h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

RichmondPalm Springs

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - PSP Palm Springs

RICPSP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/27

3:09 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

RichmondSan Jose

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJC San Jose

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/21

5:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

RichmondOntario

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ONT Ontario

RICONT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/3

5:23 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 44m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/31

4:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$187

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/24

4:27 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to California (average of $418). Flying from Richmond to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $546). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to California as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Richmond to California flights typically cost between $318 and $493 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $336 on Breeze Airways (Nov 19-Dec 1).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to California?

The best time to book flights from Richmond to California is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Richmond to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to California?

    Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Richmond.

  • How popular is this Richmond to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to California?

    A quick flight from Richmond to California can take about 7h 45m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $351. The distance from Richmond to California is about 2259 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $119 and $124 on Breeze Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to California?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Richmond to California is $154. On average you can expect to pay $309. The most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $219.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to California (average of $418). Flying from Richmond to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $546). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Richmond to California

Top 7 airlines flying from Richmond to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$151Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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