$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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
Jun 14 — Jun 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 15, 2026.
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 15, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 7/36:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$250
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Tue 6/1610:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/266:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Fri 7/106:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/246:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Thu 7/210:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Priceline 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 Priceline 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
Fri 6/126:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$335
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:47 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 18m
Frontier
Thu 8/1310:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$339
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 7/176:47 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 18m
Frontier
Tue 7/2110:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Mon 7/66:47 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 18m
Frontier
Thu 7/910:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14![Frontier logo]()
$360
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/266:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop16h 56m
Frontier
Sun 7/1210:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$365
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 May 15, 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 May 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/54:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 10/76:35 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$433
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/82:26 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Wed 8/121:58 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$433
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/145:01 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 6/209:25 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$488
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 8/510:50 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Mon 8/1010:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$433
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.
Wed 9/96:15 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Sun 9/1310:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11![Southwest logo]()
$455
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.
Wed 10/144:10 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Sun 10/186:40 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11![Southwest logo]()
$455
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/296:15 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Sun 7/57:45 am
SAN
- RIC
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$470
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/287:30 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 7/51:30 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 6/55:10 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/910:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$501
Last-minute flights from Richmond to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Diego. Data last updated May 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Diego. Data last updated May 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:25 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 17m
Frontier
Thu 6/46:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$345
This Priceline 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 Priceline 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
Fri 6/126:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$335
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Tue 6/1610:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Wed 6/176:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13![Frontier logo]()
$390
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/226:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Fri 6/266:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$395
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/246:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Thu 7/210:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 6/246:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Fri 6/266:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13![Frontier logo]()
$400
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/266:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Fri 7/106:25 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop8h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$270
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/266:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop16h 56m
Frontier
Sun 7/1210:04 am
SAN
- RIC
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$365
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/266:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop16h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/48:40 pm
SAN
- RIC
1 stop9h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$397
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 May 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 15, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/126:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop16h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:47 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/266:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$146
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/246:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 7/36:46 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14![Frontier logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/312:35 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops35h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/279:16 pm
RIC
- SAN
2 stops17h 44m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/14![Breeze Airways logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/289:58 pm
RIC
- SAN
3 stops38h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Mon 8/36:47 pm
RIC
- SAN
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14![Frontier logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 9/128:25 am
RIC
- SAN
1 stop14h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$198
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$210
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 May 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $250 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $131 (Expedia) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $461 |
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 May 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 10/5
4:25 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop8h 50m
San Diego
Wed 10/7
6:35 am-4:30 pm
1 stop6h 55m
$433
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 8/8
2:26 pm-7:22 pm
1 stop7h 56m
San Diego
Wed 8/12
1:58 pm-1:05 am
1 stop8h 07m
$433
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 8/5
10:50 am-2:55 pm
1 stop7h 05m
San Diego
Mon 8/10
10:40 pm-9:50 am
1 stop8h 10m
$433
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 9/9
6:15 am-11:30 am
1 stop8h 15m
San Diego
Sun 9/13
10:40 pm-11:10 am
1 stop9h 30m
$455
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 10/14
4:10 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop8h 45m
San Diego
Sun 10/18
6:40 am-6:50 pm
1 stop9h 10m
$455
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 6/29
6:15 am-11:45 am
1 stop8h 30m
San Diego
Sun 7/5
7:45 am-8:25 pm
2 stops9h 40m
$470
Quickest round-trip
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 6/28
7:30 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop6h 55m
San Diego
Sun 7/5
1:30 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop7h 05m
$487
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 6/14
5:01 am-9:04 am
1 stop7h 03m
San Diego
Sat 6/20
9:25 pm-8:21 am
1 stop7h 56m
$488
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 6/5
5:10 pm-11:25 pm
2 stops9h 15m
San Diego
Tue 6/9
10:40 pm-11:40 am
2 stops10h 00m
$501
Cheapest one-way
RichmondSan Diego
RIC - SAN
RICSAN
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 6/2
12:25 pm-7:25 pm
2 stops10h 00m
$217
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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 May.
| 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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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to San Diego?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to San Diego, you should look to book at least 76 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Diego (average of $396). Flying from Richmond to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Richmond to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Richmond to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Richmond to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Richmond to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Richmond to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Baltimore (BWI) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $537.
What’s the fastest layover option from Richmond to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Richmond to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 56m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Richmond to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Richmond to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.
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 15, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$143 | Average$339 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$284 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$332 | Average$495 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$518 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |