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$108+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Diego are usually found in October or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 December 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/235:42 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Sun 12/286:25 amSAN - RIC
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$472
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/185:17 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Tue 12/236:25 amSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/304:20 pmRIC - SAN
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:59 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$598
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/238:25 pmRIC - SAN
2 stops40h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:59 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amRIC - SAN
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:30 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$623
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/199:33 amRIC - SAN
1 stop26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:29 pmSAN - RIC
2 stops17h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$683
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:05 amRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:30 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/238:25 pmRIC - SAN
2 stops40h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/37:21 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$727
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/269:33 amRIC - SAN
1 stop26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/301:06 pmSAN - RIC
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$728
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:20 amRIC - SAN
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Mon 12/292:15 pmSAN - RIC
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/15$732
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:42 pmRIC - SAN
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Sun 1/46:25 amSAN - RIC
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$737

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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Frontier)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$610
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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 December 16, 2025.
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

Thu 1/1

5:17 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 58m

San Diego

Thu 1/8

6:36 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$304

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/18

4:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

8:45 am-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$342

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/5

9:33 am-12:08 pm

1 stop29h 35m

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-7:56 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$357

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

8:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

9:00 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$367

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/3

2:47 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

11:48 am-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$367

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/24

8:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

9:00 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$372

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/5

8:39 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops26h 54m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

9:58 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$380

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

8:26 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop26h 02m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

8:42 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 18m

$380

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/22

6:41 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 28m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

11:10 am-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$383

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

8:20 am-1:57 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$108

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Deals found on 12/16

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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 December.
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 December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to San Diego, you should look to book at least 86 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 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 December 16, 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 December 16, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
11,049 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
2,895 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 $367, Frontier can have you in San Diego from Richmond in 13h 40m. 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), United Airlines ($296), and Delta ($296) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Diego. JetBlue is priced at 69% 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?

    $133 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $156 and $156, 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, 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 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$395Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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