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$65+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 noviembre 13, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
lun. 12/811:00 amRIC - SAN
1 stop11h 21mJetBlue
vie. 12/128:31 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop18h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 11/13$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
mié. 12/104:26 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop10h 32mDelta
mié. 12/242:15 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/11$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
mié. 12/108:00 amRIC - SAN
1 stop10h 21mDelta
mié. 12/172:19 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/11$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
sáb. 12/65:57 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 38mDelta
mié. 12/242:15 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/11$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
mar. 12/910:07 amRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 14mDelta
jue. 12/182:19 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/11$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
jue. 12/44:56 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 28mDelta
jue. 12/182:19 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/11$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
lun. 12/89:52 amRIC - SAN
2 stops12h 23mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/128:10 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
jue. 12/412:36 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 45mDelta
mié. 12/242:15 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/11$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
lun. 12/1510:40 amRIC - SAN
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/199:45 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$420
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
sáb. 12/1312:13 pmRIC - SAN
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/207:21 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
sáb. 12/133:11 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/201:36 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$434

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 noviembre 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$541
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Diego that are best for you.

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Price

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 2/27

12:51 pm-10:25 am

2 stops24h 34m

San Diego

lun. 3/2

8:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$352

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 2/18

6:03 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 11m

San Diego

sáb. 2/21

11:30 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$359

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 3/3

12:47 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

mié. 3/4

10:30 pm-8:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

$367

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 12/10

10:40 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Diego

mié. 12/17

10:52 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$367

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 2/21

8:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

sáb. 2/28

12:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$368

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 11/27

6:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 01m

San Diego

mar. 12/2

11:02 am-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$373

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 1/20

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

lun. 1/26

12:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$376

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 1/27

4:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Diego

mar. 2/3

10:05 am-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$377

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 2/26

8:50 am-10:32 am

1 stop28h 42m

San Diego

lun. 3/2

8:42 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 18m

$378

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 2/21

12:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 50m

San Diego

sáb. 2/28

6:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$378

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 November 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to San Diego, you should look to book at least 64 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 $84). Flying from Richmond to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 noviembre 13, 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 15% 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to San Diego?

    For as low as $359, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Richmond in 8h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2259 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($143), Delta ($312), and United Airlines ($326) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Diego. JetBlue is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Diego (average of $84). Flying from Richmond to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 5 airlines flying from Richmond to San Diego

Discover the top 5 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$395Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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