Los Angeles

$156+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LAX
Jul 21 — Jul 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 June 21, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:31 am
RIC
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 05m
Breeze Airways
Thu 10/81:21 pm
LAX
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/16$328
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2311:50 am
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop10h 18m
JetBlue
Sun 9/278:25 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop11h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/16$335
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:45 am
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop10h 36m
JetBlue
Mon 11/28:45 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop11h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/16$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 7/246:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Wed 7/2911:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$338
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/246:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Mon 7/276:30 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$339
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 7/106:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/139:29 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop9h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$340
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop16h 43m
Frontier
Mon 7/2011:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$341
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Fri 7/316:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Tue 8/1110:00 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop28h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$342
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:50 am
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop12h 18m
JetBlue
Wed 10/148:25 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop11h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/16$343
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Tue 7/215:31 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 27m
Frontier
Fri 7/246:30 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$348
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/24:42 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop28h 15m
Frontier
Fri 8/146:30 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$349
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 7/86:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 24m
Frontier
Mon 7/1311:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$350

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 June 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(JetBlue)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$445

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Los Angeles flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 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 June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to 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 June 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/27

9:31 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/8

1:21 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$328
Quickest round-trip

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/3

9:25 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

12:53 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$358

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/14

4:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

12:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$382

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/5

11:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

8:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$395

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/1

4:45 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/7

6:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$395

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/15

3:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/24

6:45 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$403

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/12

8:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/16

6:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$408

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/24

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

10:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 15m

$408

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/3

6:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

10:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 15m

$443

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 7/21

9:25 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

12:53 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$448

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Deals found on 6/18

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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 June.
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
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.

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Los Angeles

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 79 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles (average of $300). Flying from Richmond to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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.

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

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 June 21, 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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

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?

    Breeze Airways and Southwest can get you from Richmond to Los Angeles in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. 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 Delta and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $156 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Southwest, 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 $319, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $246 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 North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Billy Graham Library. North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame and Billy Graham Library are located about 5.8 mi, 5.7 mi, and 2.9 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles (average of $300). Flying from Richmond to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$175Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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