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$114+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond (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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIC
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$114
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$388
From San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2712:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Wed 9/38:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2311:50 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/303:48 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/86:00 amOAK - RIC
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1011:15 amRIC - OAK
2 stops15h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/126:10 amSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 11/186:10 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 11/119:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 58mJetBlue
Thu 11/2011:48 amRIC - SFO
1 stop13h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 7/31$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:55 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/64:51 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/69:00 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Mon 9/156:38 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/31$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/266:35 amSJC - RIC
2 stops12h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:56 pmRIC - SJC
3 stops28h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$328
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/236:00 amSJC - RIC
2 stops12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/261:08 pmRIC - SJC
2 stops21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/411:06 amSJC - RIC
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/83:17 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$333
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/236:00 amOAK - RIC
3 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2610:16 pmRIC - OAK
3 stops36h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:30 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/316:30 amRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$345

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/3

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$218

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

11:50 pm-11:08 am

1 stop8h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/30

3:48 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$233

OaklandRichmond

OAK - RIC

OAKRIC

Oakland

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/10

11:15 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$237

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/2

7:59 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

$251

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

9:00 pm-10:37 am

1 stop10h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/17

3:34 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$277

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

7:10 am-11:03 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/16

6:24 am-12:42 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$286

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

12:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

2:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$320

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Fri 9/26

6:35 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/29

6:56 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops28h 04m

$328

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-9:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/26

1:08 pm-7:20 am

2 stops21h 12m

$330

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Tue 11/4

11:06 am-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/8

3:17 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$333

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.

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

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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Richmond from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC), located 6.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. Breeze Airways flights start at $139 while deals on Southwest start at $167 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond is San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl. You may also consider San Jose - Richmond Byrd Intl or Oakland - Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond is generally $229, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl), you can expect to pay $218 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Richmond.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Richmond

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$146Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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