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$100+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/36:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Sat 12/1310:10 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$259
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:37 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/611:33 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/68:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/139:51 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/31$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/66:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:15 amSFO - IAD
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop21h 23mFrontier
Fri 1/96:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1012:43 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Thu 12/118:43 amSFO - IAD
2 stops11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1411:53 amRIC - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Sun 11/1610:23 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:15 amDCA - SFO
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Sun 11/166:34 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop22h 33mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:43 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop21h 19mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/69:51 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$266
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:08 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop18h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/139:51 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31$267

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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$441
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Virginia

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/15

5:13 am-11:42 am

1 stop9h 29m

San Jose

Sat 4/18

2:34 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 49m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

5:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/10

8:59 am-2:32 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Jose

Sun 12/14

10:28 am-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$273

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:54 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 58m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/11

8:35 am-11:30 am

Nonstop5h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

8:25 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

6:03 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$277

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

11:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Fri 12/12

5:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

6:02 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

12:30 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 39m

$277

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/26

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$278

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$279

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Virginia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $132). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in April is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 November 2, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $264, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Virginia in 9h 29m. Virginia and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 2372 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $106. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $132). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in April is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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