$144+ 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Diego are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
Cheap 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 May 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $267 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $144 (JetBlue) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $485 |
Find flight deals from Richmond to San Diego
Cheapest flights from Richmond to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
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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 May 12, 2025.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 5/24
6:31 pm-7:13 am
2 stops15h 42m
San Diego
Tue 5/27
6:15 am-4:03 pm
3 stops30h 48m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 7/1
12:55 pm-5:48 pm
1 stop7h 53m
San Diego
Fri 7/4
9:55 pm-10:34 am
1 stop9h 39m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 5/24
6:31 pm-7:13 am
2 stops15h 42m
San Diego
Sun 7/27
6:01 pm-5:23 pm
1 stop20h 22m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 6/11
12:59 pm-7:06 pm
1 stop9h 07m
San Diego
Wed 6/18
11:00 am-11:47 pm
1 stop9h 47m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 8/28
6:15 am-10:39 am
1 stop7h 24m
San Diego
Sun 8/31
7:15 am-5:27 pm
1 stop7h 12m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 6/4
10:45 am-2:59 pm
1 stop7h 14m
San Diego
Mon 6/9
8:40 pm-9:46 am
2 stops10h 06m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 8/19
12:35 pm-6:45 pm
2 stops9h 10m
San Diego
Mon 8/25
9:50 am-10:50 pm
2 stops10h 00m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 6/5
9:50 pm-11:42 am
2 stops16h 52m
San Diego
Mon 6/9
12:27 pm-8:41 am
2 stops17h 14m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 7/24
3:38 pm-7:42 am
2 stops19h 04m
San Diego
Sun 7/27
8:37 pm-10:55 pm
2 stops23h 18m
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 7/10
6:00 am-12:07 pm
1 stop9h 07m
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 May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.
Best time to book a flight from Richmond to San Diego
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to San Diego
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 May 9, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to San Diego, you should look to book at least 56 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Richmond to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 RIC to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to San Diego 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 16% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
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 May 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to San Diego, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Crew
Food
Overall
Boarding
Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
Boarding
Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
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Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Entertainment
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Food
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Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Entertainment
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Crew
Food
Overall
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Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Overall
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Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$144 | Average$279 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$197 | Average$266 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$324 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$325 | Average$472 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$336 | Average$527 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$386 | Average$481 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |