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$125+ Cheap flights from Virginia 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Fri 8/8
Fri 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated August 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$228
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$417
From Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Wed 9/312:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 8/1$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/2311:30 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/301:09 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/3011:51 amIAD - SJC
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/303:48 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/68:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/2$234
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:45 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 13mJetBlue
Sat 9/610:00 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 8/1$246
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/267:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/309:09 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop16h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$248
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:59 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/3011:00 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/76:41 amORF - SFO
1 stop10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/512:06 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 17mJetBlue
Mon 9/1510:00 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 8/1$255
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:52 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/1610:06 amSJC - IAD
1 stop11h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/291:30 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Sat 9/68:35 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Wed 8/278:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/1$266

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 August 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/27

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$228

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/30

11:51 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

11:30 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San Jose

Sat 8/30

1:09 pm-1:16 am

1 stop9h 07m

$233

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/30

3:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-8:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$234

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 8/29

6:45 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

10:00 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 37m

$246

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Jose

Sat 8/30

9:09 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$248

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

5:52 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

10:06 am-12:23 am

1 stop11h 17m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

8:59 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Tue 9/30

11:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$250

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/5

12:06 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:00 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 42m

$255

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/29

1:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

8:35 am-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$264

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 VA to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 August 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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 August 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia 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 Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 August 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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