HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Diego

$131+ 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Richmond to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

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 1 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$340
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$131
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$502
From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Diego
Search Deals
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Diego
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Richmond to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Diego
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 June 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/179:42 amRIC - SAN
2 stops27h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/227:00 pmSAN - RIC
3 stops34h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/43:06 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Thu 8/72:01 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/28$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:00 amRIC - SAN
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/3110:45 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:05 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Thu 8/710:30 amSAN - RIC
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:35 amRIC - SAN
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/309:02 amSAN - RIC
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$362
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:48 pmRIC - SAN
2 stops23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/36:01 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop17h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$365
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:00 amRIC - SAN
1 stop9h 10mJetBlue
Tue 7/2211:14 amSAN - RIC
1 stop8h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 6/29$415

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Richmond

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/17

9:42 am-9:55 am

2 stops27h 13m

San Diego

Tue 7/22

7:00 pm-8:37 am

3 stops34h 37m

$340

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/4

3:06 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Diego

Thu 8/7

2:01 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 27m

$351

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/28

7:33 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

7:15 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$354

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/4

6:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Thu 8/7

10:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$356

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/16

6:35 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Sat 8/30

9:02 am-9:46 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$362

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/31

1:48 pm-9:55 am

2 stops23h 07m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

6:01 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$365

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Diego

Tue 7/22

11:14 am-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$415

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/31

1:48 pm-9:55 am

2 stops23h 07m

$131

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/11

5:35 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$176

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/13

11:51 am-7:27 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$179

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to San Diego, you should look to book at least 1 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 June 30, 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.

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 June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($340), Delta ($351), and American Airlines ($354) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to San Diego one-way?

    $131 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $176 and $179, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San Diego 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 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Richmond?

Book flights to Richmond if you plan to visit one of these locations
El Cajon
Chula Vista
Coronado
National City
Lemon Grove
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Poway
Alpine
Santee

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Richmond to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights
Reagan-National to San Francisco flights
Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights
Reagan-National to Las Vegas flights
Raleigh to Las Vegas flights
Raleigh to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to San Diego flights
Dulles Intl to Ontario flights
Reagan-National to San Diego flights
Raleigh to San Francisco flights
Dulles Intl to Sacramento flights
Reagan-National to Ontario flights
Richmond to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Santa Ana flights
Norfolk to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to Santa Ana flights
Greensboro to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to San Jose flights
Dulles Intl to Reno flights
Richmond to San Francisco flights
Reagan-National to Sacramento flights
Reagan-National to San Jose flights
Raleigh to Santa Ana flights
Reagan-National to Reno flights
Raleigh to Ontario flights
Raleigh to San Diego flights
Dulles Intl to Oakland flights
Dulles Intl to Burbank flights
Dulles Intl to Palm Springs flights
Roanoke to Los Angeles flights
Raleigh to Burbank flights
Raleigh to San Jose flights
Richmond to Los Angeles flights
Norfolk to San Diego flights
Reagan-National to Palm Springs flights
Dulles Intl to Fresno flights
Greensboro to Medford flights
Norfolk to Los Angeles flights
Raleigh to Fresno flights
Richmond to San Jose flights
Norfolk to San Francisco flights
Greensboro to Los Angeles flights
Raleigh to Sacramento flights
Reagan-National to Oakland flights
Dulles Intl to Santa Barbara flights
Reagan-National to Fresno flights
Greensboro to Sacramento flights

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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.