Cheap flights from California to Richmond (RIC) from $69

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — RIC
oct. 2 — oct. 91

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

Users have found that booking a flight from California to Richmond, Virginia at least 61 days early can save you up to 9% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from California to Richmond, Virginia for as little as $458 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $458 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Richmond, Virginia from California. Prices for September average $480 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $258. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Richmond, Virginia (CA - RIC)?

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

Cheap United Airlines flights from California to Richmond

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One-way flights to Richmond from California

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Los AngelesRichmond Byrd Intl

LAX - RIC

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

mié. 10/25

1 stop6h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 11/1

1 stop15h 42m

OaklandRichmond Byrd Intl

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

mié. 10/25

1 stop15h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 11/1

1 stop14h 48m

Los AngelesRichmond Byrd Intl

LAX - RIC

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

mié. 10/18

1 stop19h 07m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 10/24

2 stops26h 54m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mar. 10/24

1 stop14h 13m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 10/31

2 stops22h 43m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mar. 10/17

1 stop6h 54m

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 10/28

1 stop8h 52m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mié. 11/8

2 stops11h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 11/29

2 stops11h 00m

Los AngelesRichmond Byrd Intl

LAX - RIC

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

jue. 11/2

Nonstop5h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 11/5

Nonstop5h 35m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

lun. 1/29

1 stop7h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 2/14

1 stop8h 04m

Los AngelesRichmond Byrd Intl

LAX - RIC

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

lun. 10/30

1 stop12h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 11/7

1 stop10h 07m

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Deals found on 9/25

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

To help decide which airline to fly from California to Richmond, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about California to Richmond flights.

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.

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Richmond, Virginia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $134, but on average you can expect to pay $155.

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

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Richmond, Virginia under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Richmond, Virginia is less than $285.

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

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

How popular is this California to Richmond, Virginia flight route?

What are the most popular routes from California to Richmond, Virginia?

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

What are the cheapest flights from California to Richmond, Virginia?

On average you can expect to pay $215 for a flight from California to Richmond, Virginia. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Richmond Byrd Intl) is currently priced at $147.

What does LAX to RIC mean?

LAX and RIC are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to RIC refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT).

Departure points for flights from California to Richmond

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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Richmond

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Richmond choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Breeze AirwaysCheapest$138Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest$158Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$189Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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