What’s the top layover airport for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Boston (BOS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Richmond to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 35m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $355.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 12m.

How popular is this Richmond to Los Angeles flight route?

This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest can get you from Richmond to Los Angeles in just under 9h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 22m. The distance from Richmond to Los Angeles is about 2298 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Los Angeles round-trip?

Currently priced at $109, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Richmond to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Breeze Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $168 and $190, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $109. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond to Los Angeles for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

While on average a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles is generally $243, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $223 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight from Richmond to Los Angeles check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Breeze Airways or Delta.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to Los Angeles?

The most popular layover on flights from Richmond to Los Angeles is Charlotte.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to Los Angeles flights?

Of the flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Atlanta.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame and Mint Museum Uptown are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

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

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Tue 12/235:42 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop9h 48mFrontier

Thu 1/16:34 amLAX - RIC

1 stop6h 48mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$284

Sun 12/288:45 amRIC - LAX

1 stop11h 53mJetBlue

Sat 1/36:00 amLAX - RIC

1 stop8h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 12/10

$295

Mon 12/159:49 pmRIC - LAX

2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/251:29 pmLAX - RIC

Nonstop5h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$306

Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 13mFrontier

Tue 12/306:34 amLAX - RIC

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$324

Thu 12/185:17 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 13mFrontier

Thu 12/258:37 amLAX - RIC

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$337

Thu 12/258:00 amRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/311:10 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$357

Tue 12/169:38 amRIC - LAX

Nonstop6h 06mBreeze Airways

Thu 12/251:29 pmLAX - RIC

Nonstop5h 02mBreeze Airways

Deal found 12/9

$359

Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/3111:43 pmLAX - RIC

2 stops14h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$361

Thu 12/185:17 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/251:29 pmLAX - RIC

Nonstop5h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$365

Wed 12/248:00 amRIC - LAX

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Thu 1/18:25 amLAX - RIC

1 stop9h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$368

Sun 12/149:49 pmRIC - LAX

2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/251:29 pmLAX - RIC

Nonstop5h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$369

Best flights from Richmond to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 2/145:00 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop9h 55mDelta

Wed 2/189:55 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$277

Sat 1/312:24 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop11h 17mJetBlue

Thu 2/268:40 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop8h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 12/11

$295

Sat 1/171:45 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 05mSouthwest

Mon 1/1911:15 pmLAX - RIC

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$340

Thu 12/258:00 amRIC - LAX

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/3111:30 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$417

Fri 2/1312:50 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Wed 2/186:00 amLAX - RIC

1 stop8h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$362

Thu 4/96:00 amRIC - LAX

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Wed 4/158:40 amLAX - RIC

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$397

Wed 2/412:04 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop14h 17mDelta

Sat 2/286:00 amLAX - RIC

1 stop9h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$371

Thu 1/151:20 pmRIC - LAX

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/2210:40 amLAX - RIC

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$403

Fri 4/37:59 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/189:29 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$447

Wed 12/2412:59 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 43mDelta

Thu 1/18:25 amLAX - RIC

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$428

Wed 3/116:31 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Sat 3/2812:21 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$447

Sat 3/74:59 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop9h 24mDelta

Sat 3/2812:21 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$447

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/235:42 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop9h 48mFrontier

Thu 1/16:34 amLAX - RIC

1 stop6h 48mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$284

Sun 1/49:07 amRIC - LAX

1 stop30h 09mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/84:33 pmLAX - RIC

2 stops16h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$265

Thu 1/86:57 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/153:25 pmLAX - RIC

2 stops19h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$268

Thu 1/812:50 pmRIC - LAX

2 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/1412:33 amLAX - RIC

2 stops18h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$269

Fri 1/98:20 amRIC - LAX

3 stops27h 02mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/162:51 pmLAX - RIC

2 stops28h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$264

Fri 1/99:32 amRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/121:59 pmLAX - RIC

2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$287

Sun 1/188:00 amRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/189:30 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$277

Sun 1/185:45 amRIC - LAX

2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/1811:00 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$282

Thu 1/2212:50 pmRIC - LAX

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/267:00 amLAX - RIC

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$276

Thu 1/228:20 amRIC - LAX

2 stops25h 55mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/2412:33 amLAX - RIC

2 stops18h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$281

Thu 1/298:20 amRIC - LAX

1 stop17h 36mSpirit Airlines

Mon 3/211:59 pmLAX - RIC

1 stop18h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$267

One-way flights from Richmond to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 1/1512:50 pmRIC - LAX

3 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$143

Mon 1/58:25 pmRIC - LAX

3 stops25h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$148

Thu 1/812:50 pmRIC - LAX

3 stops22h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$154

Thu 1/812:50 pmRIC - LAX

3 stops22h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$160

Mon 1/56:24 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop27h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$162

Sun 1/49:07 amRIC - LAX

1 stop30h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$165

Thu 2/268:05 amRIC - LAX

3 stops26h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$168

Sun 1/46:24 pmRIC - LAX

2 stops31h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$169

Sat 1/102:21 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop12h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 12/11

$174

Sun 1/45:17 pmRIC - LAX

1 stop10h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$176

Thu 12/258:00 amRIC - LAX

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$179

Find flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles

Most accurate provider	CheapOair 3 stars
Most trusted provider	CheapOair 3 stars
Round-trip from	$265 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$143 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$489
Good round-trip deal	$288 or less
Good one-way deal	$139 or less

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-8:56 am

1 stop8h 01m

$277

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

2:24 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

8:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 20m

$295

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

1:45 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

11:15 pm-11:55 am

2 stops9h 40m

$340

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/13

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$362

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/4

12:04 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop14h 17m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-6:23 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$371

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

8:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$397

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

1:20 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

10:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$403

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/25

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

11:30 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 13m

$417

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/24

12:59 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

8:25 am-5:58 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$428

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/3

7:59 pm-1:06 am

1 stop8h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

9:29 pm-9:40 am

1 stop9h 11m

$447

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles (average of $68). Flying from Richmond to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 LAX?

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,899 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 15

8.0

Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Richmond to Los Angeles flight route?
This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Richmond to Los Angeles?
Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest can get you from Richmond to Los Angeles in just under 9h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 22m. The distance from Richmond to Los Angeles is about 2298 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Los Angeles round-trip?
Currently priced at $109, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Richmond to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Breeze Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $168 and $190, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $109. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond to Los Angeles for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?
While on average a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles is generally $243, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $223 for that flight.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to Los Angeles?
The most popular layover on flights from Richmond to Los Angeles is Charlotte.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?
Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame and Mint Museum Uptown are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to Los Angeles flights?
Of the flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Atlanta.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles (average of $68). Flying from Richmond to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Richmond to Los Angeles

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$135	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$212	Average$339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$241	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$251	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$271	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$276	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$143+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Los Angeles (RIC - LAX)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Los AngelesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.