Los Angeles

$137+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Los Angeles (RIC - LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LAX
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles

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 March 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:20 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop12h 25m
Frontier
Sat 4/1811:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$270
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:15 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop12h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2211:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:39 am
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Sat 5/235:40 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:25 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Sat 5/234:31 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop22h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$281
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:25 am
RIC
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 43m
Breeze Airways
Tue 5/1912:53 pm
LAX
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 11m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/17$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:30 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop9h 42m
Frontier
Sat 4/2511:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$286
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:38 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1311:30 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop8h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:25 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Wed 4/229:45 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop9h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:37 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/218:40 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop10h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$292
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:25 am
RIC
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 43m
Breeze Airways
Sun 5/1712:53 pm
LAX
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 11m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/19$293
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:25 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2412:53 pm
LAX
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:40 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/2811:30 pm
LAX
-
RIC
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$296

Find flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Frontier)

One-way from

$137
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$501

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/2

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

5:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$291

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/16

12:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/19

11:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops9h 15m

$296

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/19

5:38 am-10:58 am

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

11:20 am-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$307

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/31

7:10 am-2:17 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

8:50 pm-11:06 am

1 stop11h 16m

$323

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/16

6:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

5:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$337

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/10

12:13 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 52m

$337

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/15

7:50 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

11:55 pm-11:15 am

1 stop8h 20m

$356

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

11:30 pm-9:51 am

1 stop7h 21m

$363

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/17

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/20

10:41 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 14m

$363
Quickest round-trip

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/13

7:39 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

10:50 pm-9:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

$388

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 29 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles (average of $86). Flying from Richmond to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Richmond to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue can get you from Richmond to Los Angeles in just under 7h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 52m. 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 $72, Frontier will fly you from Richmond to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $135 and $168, respectively. Frontier is priced at 81% 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 Frontier, 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 $234, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $248 for that flight.

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

  • 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, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.8 mi, and 5.7 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 $50 per day.

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles (average of $86). Flying from Richmond to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 8 airlines flying from Richmond to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$186Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$188Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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