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$99+ Cheap flights from California to Richmond (RIC)

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LAX — RIC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Richmond

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Richmond flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$99
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
From California to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Cheapest flights from California to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/259:14 pmLAS - RIC
1 stop20h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/287:01 pmRIC - LAS
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/112:03 pmLAS - RIC
Nonstop4h 39mBreeze Airways
Tue 7/88:59 amRIC - LAS
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Wed 9/38:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/93:57 pmSAN - RIC
2 stops13h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/131:48 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop24h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/301:10 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/68:30 amRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2510:55 pmLAS - RIC
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/298:59 amRIC - LAS
Nonstop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/2711:30 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 46mJetBlue
Thu 9/412:06 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop11h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:40 amSFO - RIC
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/112:01 pmBUR - RIC
2 stops15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/131:48 pmRIC - BUR
2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$259
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:30 pmLAX - RIC
2 stops9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/309:46 amRIC - LAX
2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1611:20 amLAX - RIC
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/219:42 amRIC - LAX
2 stops14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2312:26 pmSNA - RIC
2 stops17h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/271:48 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops32h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$272

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Richmond 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Richmond that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasRichmond

LAS - RIC

LASRIC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/25

9:14 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop20h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/28

7:01 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 18m

$178

Las VegasRichmond

LAS - RIC

LASRIC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/1

12:03 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 7/8

8:59 am-11:18 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$242

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/3

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$249

San DiegoRichmond

SAN - RIC

SANRIC

San Diego

Wed 7/9

3:57 pm-8:37 am

2 stops13h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/13

1:48 pm-11:35 am

1 stop24h 47m

$249

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

1:10 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/6

8:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$251

Las VegasRichmond

LAS - RIC

LASRIC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/25

10:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/29

8:59 am-11:18 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$252

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

11:30 am-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/4

12:06 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$255

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

8:40 am-11:05 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$256

BurbankRichmond

BUR - RIC

BURRIC

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 7/11

2:01 pm-8:37 am

2 stops15h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/13

1:48 pm-7:25 am

2 stops20h 37m

$259

Los AngelesRichmond

LAX - RIC

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

8:30 pm-8:41 am

2 stops9h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/30

9:46 am-6:18 am

2 stops23h 32m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from California to Richmond

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from California to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 CA to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Richmond as you normally would.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Richmond, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Richmond from California?

    For a flight from California to Richmond, you will be flying into Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Richmond flight route?

    The California to Richmond Byrd Intl flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Richmond one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Breeze Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Richmond for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Richmond?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Richmond Byrd Intl or Ontario - Richmond Byrd Intl, San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl is the most popular route from California to Richmond.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Richmond?

    On average you can expect to pay $233 for a flight from California to Richmond. The cheapest flight overall is $120 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl) is currently priced at $182.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Richmond?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Richmond 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 California to Richmond?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from California to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 California to Richmond

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Richmond. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$145Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$231Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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