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$100+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Richmond (SFO - 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIC
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:21 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:38 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:51 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/20$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:38 pm
SFO
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RIC
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/96:00 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop9h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$241
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:15 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop10h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/196:21 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:00 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/167:37 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:00 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop9h 42m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:21 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 2/20$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Wed 4/2210:38 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop9h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:20 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop31h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:00 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 56m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:51 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/20$266

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Expedia)

One-way from

$100
(Expedia)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$502

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Richmond that are best for you.

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San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/25

8:15 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$367

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

5:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/25

8:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$377

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

5:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/27

5:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$390

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

10:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops9h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

4:45 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$390

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops9h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/19

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$425

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

5:50 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/13

4:25 pm-1:23 am

1 stop11h 58m

$447

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

4:05 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop21h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/14

4:38 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$459

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

5:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/30

4:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 40m

$461

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

10:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops9h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/10

6:20 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$504

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

11:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops8h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/29

6:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$545

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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 San Francisco to Richmond in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 San Francisco-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Richmond

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Richmond, you should look to book at least 43 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Richmond (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to Richmond in December is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 February 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Richmond, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,344 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,344 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Richmond flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Richmond in 9h 47m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 2442 mi between San Francisco and Richmond.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Richmond round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Richmond is Breeze Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $91 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Frontier, starting at $156 and $235 round-trip. Breeze Airways is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. American Airlines flights start at $108 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $110 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Richmond?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Richmond? While on average our users pay $360, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $189. The most popular route (San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $241.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Richmond?

    San Francisco to Richmond flights have a layover in Charlotte most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are the most popular attractions in Charlotte if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can rent a car at Charlotte Douglas for an average daily rate of $45 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Richmond flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Richmond is Atlanta.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Richmond?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Richmond?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Richmond (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to Richmond in December is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 San Francisco to Richmond

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 February 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$91Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$156Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$235Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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