$125+ Cheap flights from Richmond to San Diego (RIC - SAN)
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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/146:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Thu 5/216:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 6/177:15 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop16h 27m
Frontier
Tue 6/239:37 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop29h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$261
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/157:15 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Sun 7/1911:16 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$281
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:38 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Wed 4/812:00 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop27h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$291
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:30 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:25 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:38 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:25 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/98:45 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$303
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:00 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$320
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 6/76:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Wed 6/176:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$331
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:00 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop9h 30m
JetBlue
Fri 6/128:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop12h 07m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/20![JetBlue logo]()
$335
Best flights from Richmond to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/2110:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$409
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1511:00 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$499
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/196:50 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Mon 5/2510:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/206:00 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Fri 4/249:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18![Southwest logo]()
$459
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.
Sat 4/1110:45 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/1310:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$470
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.
Sat 9/56:30 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Sat 9/127:35 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$492
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 7/276:15 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Thu 7/309:20 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$492
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/225:10 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Sun 6/2810:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop13h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$492
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.
Sun 6/76:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Sat 6/138:35 am
SAN
- RIC
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16![Southwest logo]()
$514
Last-minute flights from Richmond to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Diego. Data last updated March 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Diego. Data last updated March 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:38 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Wed 4/812:00 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop27h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$291
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/146:35 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$404
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:38 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:25 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:30 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:25 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:30 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/18:30 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$385
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:08 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:15 am
SAN
- RIC
2 stops46h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:08 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2112:29 pm
SAN
- RIC
2 stops43h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$372
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:35 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$399
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:50 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/2110:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17![Southwest logo]()
$409
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:21 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2112:15 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$374
One-way flights from Richmond to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:37 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 5/106:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/118:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops48h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$156
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:38 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/88:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
3 stops26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$166
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/911:39 am
RIC
- SAN
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$167
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:00 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop11h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/19![JetBlue logo]()
$168
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/77:53 pm
RIC
- SAN
3 stops51h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$174
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:45 pm
RIC
- SAN
3 stops45h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:39 am
RIC
- SAN
3 stops35h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$186
Find flight deals from Richmond to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to San Diego (SAN). 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 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $250 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $125 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $538 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San Diego 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Diego that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 4/14
12:25 pm-7:25 pm
2 stops10h 00m
San Diego
Tue 4/21
10:40 pm-11:45 am
2 stops10h 05m
$409
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 5/19
6:50 am-2:20 pm
2 stops10h 30m
San Diego
Mon 5/25
10:40 pm-11:45 am
2 stops10h 05m
$453
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 4/20
6:00 am-12:40 pm
2 stops9h 40m
San Diego
Fri 4/24
9:40 pm-10:10 am
1 stop9h 30m
$459
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 4/11
10:45 am-4:50 pm
2 stops9h 05m
San Diego
Mon 4/13
10:40 pm-11:45 am
2 stops10h 05m
$470
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 9/5
6:30 am-2:05 pm
2 stops10h 35m
San Diego
Sat 9/12
7:35 am-8:25 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$492
Quickest round-trip
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 7/27
6:15 am-12:45 pm
2 stops9h 30m
San Diego
Thu 7/30
9:20 am-7:05 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$492
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 6/22
5:10 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop8h 50m
San Diego
Sun 6/28
10:40 pm-3:30 pm
1 stop13h 50m
$492
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 4/14
4:45 pm-9:26 pm
1 stop7h 41m
San Diego
Wed 4/15
11:00 am-10:57 pm
1 stop8h 57m
$499
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 6/7
6:25 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop8h 00m
San Diego
Sat 6/13
8:35 am-11:05 pm
2 stops11h 30m
$514
Cheapest one-way
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 4/9
11:39 am-11:44 pm
2 stops39h 05m
$167
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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to San Diego
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 Richmond to San Diego in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Diego 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 Richmond-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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RIC-SAN
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to San Diego, you should look to book at least 77 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 Richmond to San Diego?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Diego (average of $77). Flying from Richmond to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Richmond to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San Diego
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to San Diego. 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 21, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$143 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$508 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$331 | Average$485 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$368 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |