Cheap flights from Richmond to Los Angeles (RIC - LAX) from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
RIC — LAX
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or May, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Richmond (RIC) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best RIC to LAX flight in 2023: compare Richmond to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$100
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles

RIC - LAX

Price

$217 - $494

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 78% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

To save up to 36% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles from $547 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $553 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $253.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles (RIC - LAX)?

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Richmond to Los Angeles

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Cheap Breeze Airways flights from Richmond to Los Angeles

Some of the best deals we've found on Breeze Airways flights traveling from Richmond to Los Angeles. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Richmond to Los Angeles flights in October & November 2023

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Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from Richmond

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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Richmond

The cheapest one-way flights from Richmond to Los Angeles
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1 stop15h 42m

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1 stop11h 55m

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Tue 10/17

1 stop15h 42m

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1 stop10h 35m

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Tue 10/24

1 stop15h 42m

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1 stop10h 00m

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Sat 12/2

1 stop13h 10m

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Thu 12/7

1 stop11h 55m

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Sat 10/21

2 stops14h 02m

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1 stop10h 35m

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Thu 12/7

1 stop11h 20m

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Mon 12/11

2 stops18h 21m

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Fri 10/20

1 stop22h 57m

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Sat 10/21

1 stop9h 49m

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Fri 11/10

1 stop22h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/12

1 stop9h 19m

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Thu 11/23

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/28

Nonstop4h 50m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,891 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Richmond to Los Angeles flights.

Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $147, but on average you can expect to pay $172.

Are there nonstop flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles is less than $312.

Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles round-trip from $147. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

While on average a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles is generally $207, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $147 for that flight.

What does RIC to LAX mean?

Great question - RIC to LAX just means Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for Richmond to Los Angeles

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Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Richmond to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$145Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest$194Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$256Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Richmond to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from Richmond to Los Angeles
85%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
15%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
0%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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