Cheap flights from Virginia (VA) to California (CA)

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From Virginia to California

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Virginia to California was viewed by 120 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Virginia to California?

When booking a flight from Virginia to California, you may want to consider flying on Alaska Airlines, JetBlue or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the most popular routes from Virginia to California?

Most travelers choose Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles, Norfolk - Los Angeles or Norfolk - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Virginia to California.

What are the cheapest Flights from Virginia to California?

While on average a flight from Virginia to California is generally $389, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $110. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $165 for that flight.

What airports serve Virginia to California flights?

Several different airports offer flights to California from Virginia. The busiest airport out of Virginia is Richmond International Airport, which is seven miles from the city center. It is the third-busiest airport in the area and offers passenger flights by Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and more. When coming into California, there are also a few destinations to choose from. Los Angeles International Airport is one of the most common and is located 18 miles from downtown. The airport had 87 million passengers in 2018 and is a hub for United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.

Which airlines fly directly from Virginia to California?

There are a number of different flights out of Virginia that go directly to California. If you are leaving out of Washington Dulles Airport, there is a direct route to San Francisco International Airport through United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Another popular option is taking Richmond International Airport to Los Angeles, although there is no direct route. Airlines offering stopover flights between the two cities include Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. Flights with a single stop are often less expensive for the route than flights that stop two or more times. They are also often shorter flights.

What are the stopover options between Virginia to California?

There are flights available with stopovers between Richmond Airport and San Francisco Airport. The one-stop flights and those with more stops are around the same price in many cases. Some of the locations where the plane may stop on the way include George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The average flight lasts around 7h 45m from the two cities and most of the tickets are fairly inexpensive. If you are traveling from Richmond Airport to San Jose Airport, there are also stopover options in places like Denver International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and Detroit Wayne County Airport.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Virginia to California?

Flying to California from Virginia does not require a passport or a visa. Both locations are inside of the same country so all you will need to board is a proper form of identification.