San Francisco Bay Area

$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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
May 10 — May 171
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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 May 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$347
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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
Sun 8/315:15 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/308:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Sat 8/2312:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/5$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/13:06 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Wed 8/131:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/5$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 6/44:58 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/85:21 pmOAK - RIC
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$284
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Mon 6/910:53 amRIC - SFO
1 stop15h 00mSun Country Air
Thu 6/1211:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/4$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 6/64:58 pmRIC - SJC
2 stops20h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/131:33 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops25h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/258:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2811:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/56:20 amRIC - SJC
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Wed 8/1311:00 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/5$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 10/146:30 amRIC - SFO
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Thu 10/235:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 5/4$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 6/64:58 pmRIC - SJC
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/136:00 amSJC - RIC
3 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 5/194:58 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops32h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/235:45 amOAK - RIC
2 stops36h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/3$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/205:16 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops9h 33mDelta
Sat 5/246:00 amOAK - RIC
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/5$355

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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 May 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Richmond

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/23

2:47 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops9h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

5:15 am-5:27 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$239

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/30

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$276

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/1

3:06 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

11:45 pm-11:39 am

1 stop8h 54m

$277

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

4:58 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Oakland

Sun 6/8

5:21 pm-9:59 am

1 stop13h 38m

$284

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/9

10:53 am-10:53 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

11:59 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$289

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 00m

$300

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/5

6:20 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Jose

Wed 8/13

11:00 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$313

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/14

6:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

5:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$323

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/9

8:15 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

5:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$351

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/19

4:58 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Oakland

Fri 5/23

5:45 am-8:46 pm

2 stops36h 01m

$351

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 $384). 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 May 5, 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 May 5, 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.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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?

  • 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $127 and $139, respectively.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $211 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.

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    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.

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    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 $384). 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 7 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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