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$172+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — RIC
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Richmond

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 March 18, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 5/29:10 am
OAK
-
RIC
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Wed 5/612:25 pm
RIC
-
OAK
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Wed 8/58:00 am
OAK
-
RIC
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Thu 8/136:30 am
RIC
-
OAK
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 5/128:55 am
OAK
-
RIC
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 5/198:05 am
RIC
-
OAK
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/1111:55 pm
OAK
-
RIC
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/198:05 am
RIC
-
OAK
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 4/1811:55 pm
OAK
-
RIC
1 stop13h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/2212:25 pm
RIC
-
OAK
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 11/175:05 pm
OAK
-
RIC
2 stops12h 56m
Delta
Thu 11/268:10 am
RIC
-
OAK
2 stops11h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Thu 6/45:45 am
OAK
-
RIC
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Fri 6/127:45 pm
RIC
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$413

Find 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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Southwest)

One-way from

$172
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$460
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One-way flight from Oakland to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Richmond that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Wed 8/5

8:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/13

6:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$351

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Tue 5/12

8:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/19

8:05 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$365

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Thu 6/11

11:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/14

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$429
Quickest round-trip

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Thu 6/4

5:05 am-7:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/12

7:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

$434

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Sat 8/1

11:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/8

10:20 am-7:10 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$440

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/18

6:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$454

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Mon 5/11

5:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/19

12:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$484
Cheapest one-way

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Thu 4/30

7:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops12h 35m

$178

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Sun 5/10

11:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$190

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Fri 6/5

11:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$215

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Richmond

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Richmond in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Richmond

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Richmond (average of $91). Flying from Oakland, California to Richmond in November is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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.

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 March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Richmond to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to Richmond in 10h. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Oakland, California and Richmond is about 2432 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Richmond is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $326 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $342. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Richmond (average of $91). Flying from Oakland, California to Richmond in November is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$326Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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