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$92+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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RIC — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$238
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$109
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$416
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 July 1, 2025.

This Breeze Airways 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Sat 8/2312:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/30$238
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:20 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sat 10/255:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$251
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop11h 22mJetBlue
Mon 11/109:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/232:47 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/305:50 amSFO - RIC
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$262
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.
Fri 7/2512:49 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Mon 7/2810:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/28$318
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Fri 7/186:15 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop18h 46mSun Country Air
Sun 7/2011:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/28$319
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/24:17 pmRIC - SJC
2 stops22h 48mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/74:22 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$329
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:40 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Tue 10/211:15 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/30$351
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:30 amRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/3012:30 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$354
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.
Tue 8/1211:48 amRIC - SJC
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/147:17 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$356
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 7/201:48 pmRIC - OAK
3 stops25h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/29:23 amOAK - RIC
2 stops20h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$373
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/194:25 pmRIC - OAK
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Wed 7/2311:00 amOAK - RIC
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$382

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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 July 1, 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

Sat 8/16

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$238

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/22

3:20 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-7:22 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

9:45 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 58m

$255

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/23

2:47 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops9h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

5:50 am-7:34 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$262

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/25

12:49 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

10:59 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

$318

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/18

6:15 pm-10:01 am

1 stop18h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-11:37 am

1 stop8h 38m

$319

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/14

5:40 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Jose

Tue 10/21

1:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$351

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/27

8:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Jose

Sat 8/30

12:30 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$354

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/20

1:48 pm-12:27 pm

3 stops25h 39m

Oakland

Sat 8/2

9:23 am-8:37 am

2 stops20h 14m

$373

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/19

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Oakland

Wed 7/23

11:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$382

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $360). 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 July 1, 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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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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 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $126 and $138, 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 $138. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $271 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 $360). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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