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$126+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Richmond (OAK - 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — RIC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Richmond (RIC). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$272
(Southwest)

One-way from

$126
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
From Oakland to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:35 amOAK - RIC
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Wed 9/32:30 pmRIC - OAK
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$272
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/254:58 pmOAK - RIC
2 stops14h 34mDelta
Wed 9/33:35 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/10$307
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.
Thu 6/2610:31 amOAK - RIC
3 stops28h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/307:01 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops28h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$333
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.
Thu 7/105:21 pmOAK - RIC
1 stop20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/131:48 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$384
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:58 pmOAK - RIC
2 stops12h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/1911:43 amRIC - OAK
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$599

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OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Mon 8/25

5:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/3

2:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$272

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Mon 8/25

4:58 pm-10:32 am

2 stops14h 34m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/3

3:35 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$307

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Thu 6/26

10:31 am-5:52 pm

3 stops28h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/30

7:01 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$333

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Thu 7/10

5:21 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop20h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/13

1:48 pm-8:28 am

2 stops21h 40m

$384

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Wed 8/13

7:58 pm-11:13 am

2 stops12h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/19

11:43 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$599

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Tue 8/19

2:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 40m

$126

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Sun 8/17

5:39 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$128

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Wed 8/13

7:48 pm-8:41 am

2 stops9h 53m

$135

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Tue 10/21

6:40 am-10:17 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$225

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-8:59 am

2 stops23h 59m

$237

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Richmond

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Richmond

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Oakland, 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 OAK to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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.

When flying from Oakland, California to Richmond, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Richmond by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Richmond round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Richmond is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $272 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Spirit Airlines, starting at $307 and $333 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to Richmond are Southwest ($126), Sun Country Air ($128), and Spirit Airlines ($135).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Oakland, 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to Richmond

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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
DeltaCheapest$296Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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