Cheap flights from San Francisco to Richmond (SFO - RIC) from $90

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — RIC
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from San Francisco to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond (RIC)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to RIC flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Richmond flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Richmond.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$278

One-way from

$117
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 40% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Richmond Byrd Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Richmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

Price

$278 - $474

RIC

Temperature

37.4 - 78.8 °F

RIC

Rainfall

2.8 - 4.7 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 46% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

To save up to 30% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia from $521 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $593 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

February can be a great time to fly to Richmond, Virginia from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $465. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $248. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia (SFO - RIC)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Richmond

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Cheap Breeze Airways flights from San Francisco to Richmond

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Cheap San Francisco to Richmond flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to RIC flights for September, October
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San Francisco to Richmond 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Richmond from San Francisco

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One-way flights to Richmond from San Francisco

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San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mar. 12/5

1 stop9h 03m

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 12/9

1 stop10h 29m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mar. 12/5

1 stop9h 03m

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 12/9

2 stops15h 07m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mié. 10/18

1 stop17h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 10/23

2 stops29h 42m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mar. 10/17

1 stop7h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 10/28

1 stop9h 26m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

vie. 10/20

Nonstop5h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 10/27

Nonstop6h 11m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

vie. 10/6

Nonstop5h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 10/13

Nonstop6h 11m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

mar. 10/17

1 stop7h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 10/28

2 stops11h 02m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

vie. 12/1

1 stop9h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 12/3

1 stop8h 11m

San FranciscoRichmond Byrd Intl

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

vie. 12/1

2 stops12h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 12/3

1 stop8h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Richmond, such as American Airlines, Breeze Airways and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Richmond flights.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $150, but on average you can expect to pay $190.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 9 direct flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia is less than $311.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia within the next 7 days for less than $300.

How popular is this San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia flight route?

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

American Airlines, at $205, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Breeze Airways. American Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia? While on average our users pay $203, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $110. The most popular route (San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $189.

What does SFO to RIC mean?

Great question - SFO to RIC just means San Francisco Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Richmond

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Richmond

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Richmond choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapest$194Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest$199Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$439Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Richmond

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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Richmond

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