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$126+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$244
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$279
From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:40 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:16 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Sat 10/412:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 9/15$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/287:50 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1510:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/82:56 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/151:18 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$256
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Sat 10/2512:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 9/17$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/284:50 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Sat 11/156:25 amSFO - RIC
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/712:00 pmSFO - RIC
2 stops45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/910:25 pmSFO - RIC
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:37 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2112:51 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$264
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Wed 10/2212:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 9/16$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:26 amRIC - SJC
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Wed 11/1210:25 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/16$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:03 amRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/126:10 amSJC - RIC
2 stops13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$342

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Richmond

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/15

7:53 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

6:30 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/25

3:33 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:51 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

10:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

11:20 pm-9:36 am

1 stop7h 16m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/4

6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/28

7:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

10:45 pm-9:36 am

1 stop7h 51m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/5

6:30 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/8

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$258

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$258

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/8

6:26 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 51m

San Jose

Wed 11/12

10:25 pm-8:59 am

1 stop7h 34m

$337

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways, and Delta from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area in 7h 51m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area is about 2422 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $126 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $129 and $185, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area is Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Richmond Byrd Intl - San Jose or Richmond Byrd Intl - Oakland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $109. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $251 on average, our data indicates $207 when flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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