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$119+ Cheap flights from California to Richmond (RIC)

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIC
Jul 25 — Aug 11
Sat 7/25
Sat 8/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Richmond

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 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 9/101:21 pm
LAX
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sun 9/139:31 am
RIC
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/24$237
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/211:20 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/911:50 am
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop10h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$241
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:00 am
LAS
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RIC
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/189:02 am
RIC
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 8/56:00 am
ONT
-
RIC
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:47 pm
RIC
-
ONT
1 stop8h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 7/226:00 am
ONT
-
RIC
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Wed 7/296:47 pm
RIC
-
ONT
1 stop8h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$244
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:20 pm
LAX
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RIC
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/19:38 am
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop12h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$246
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:44 pm
LAS
-
RIC
1 stop9h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/89:02 am
RIC
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$248
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.
Thu 8/1310:10 am
SAN
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RIC
1 stop28h 42m
Frontier
Mon 8/176:47 pm
RIC
-
SAN
1 stop17h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$250
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/126:30 am
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/239:25 am
RIC
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/610:49 am
ONT
-
RIC
1 stop28h 03m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:47 pm
RIC
-
ONT
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/24$252
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/38:40 pm
SAN
-
RIC
1 stop9h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/106:47 pm
RIC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2211:00 pm
LAX
-
RIC
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Wed 7/296:47 pm
RIC
-
LAX
1 stop25h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$254

Find 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 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(Priceline)

One-way from

$119
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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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 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Richmond that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Las VegasRichmond

LAS - RIC

LASRIC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/20

12:02 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/23

9:02 am-11:17 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$338

San DiegoRichmond

SAN - RIC

SANRIC

San Diego

Thu 8/20

9:00 pm-11:10 am

2 stops11h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/31

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$364

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Wed 8/12

7:40 am-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/15

4:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$368

San DiegoRichmond

SAN - RIC

SANRIC

San Diego

Tue 7/14

10:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops10h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/22

4:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$370

RenoRichmond

RNO - RIC

RNORIC

Reno

Wed 8/5

11:08 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/11

5:36 am-11:10 am

2 stops8h 34m

$374

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

2:00 pm-12:51 am

1 stop7h 51m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/18

1:04 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$377

Las VegasRichmond

LAS - RIC

LASRIC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/12

11:47 am-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/18

1:04 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$377

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Thu 10/15

7:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/24

10:25 am-7:10 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$382

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/26

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

$382

Las VegasRichmond

LAS - RIC

LASRIC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/10

6:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/17

1:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$382

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Best time to book a flight from California to Richmond

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Richmond (average of $72). Flying from California to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 25, 2026.

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.

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Richmond, you should look to book at least 51 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.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Richmond in 4h 48m. Fly via Breeze Airways, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2080 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $91. 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 Ontario - Richmond Byrd Intl or San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl, Los Angeles - 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 $273 for a flight from California to Richmond. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Richmond Byrd Intl) is currently priced at $218.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Richmond (average of $72). Flying from California to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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