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$90+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIC
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
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 October 16, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Sat 11/158:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/15$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:34 amSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Sun 11/165:48 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$262
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/129:10 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 05mJetBlue
Mon 11/175:40 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 10/16$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Sat 11/88:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/16$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/79:11 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$285
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:23 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Thu 10/305:48 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$286
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2212:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Wed 10/298:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/14$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:55 pmSFO - RIC
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/88:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:17 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/298:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$293
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1011:53 amRIC - SFO
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:11 pmRIC - SFO
3 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:17 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/58:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$299

Cheap 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$90
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$330

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Richmond that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

9:44 pm-10:47 am

1 stop10h 03m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/11

11:00 am-7:34 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$279

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

8:15 am-9:51 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$279

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/29

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$288

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

1:45 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$337

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

1:45 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$337

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/3

6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$342

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

10:17 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop18h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/5

9:29 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 36m

$353

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

9:05 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/7

6:25 am-3:20 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$360

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

9:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/11

6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$363

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

1:45 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/10

5:59 pm-12:13 am

1 stop9h 14m

$375

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Richmond in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Richmond, you should look to book at least 74 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 SFO to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Richmond is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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 October 16, 2025.
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
217 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
217 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
217 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
217 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
217 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
217 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
217 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

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 5h 10m. Fly via JetBlue, Breeze Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2442 mi between San Francisco and Richmond. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $122 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at $168 and $231 round-trip. Breeze Airways is priced at 67% 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 $90. Breeze Airways flights start at $129 while deals on JetBlue start at $140 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 $216, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $198.

  • 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 Mint Museum Uptown 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 Mint Museum Uptown can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Richmond

Discover the top 6 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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