$118+ Cheap flights from Richmond to San Francisco (RIC - SFO)
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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Sep 20 — Sep 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/248:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Wed 11/412:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/19![Breeze Airways logo]()
$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Wed 9/1612:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$287
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:26 pm -
1 stop9h 52m
Fri 8/286:00 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/16![Frontier logo]()
$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/218:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Wed 10/2812:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 10/312:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:36 am -
Nonstop6h 01m
Wed 9/212:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 22m
Deal found 8/16![Breeze Airways logo]()
$308
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 10/310:10 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/198:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 9/2612:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$318
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Tue 10/69:44 pm -
1 stop10h 02m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Tue 11/109:31 am -
1 stop14h 01m
Sat 11/1412:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$326
Best flights from Richmond to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/296:15 am -
2 stops10h 50m
Tue 10/139:35 pm -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 8/20![Southwest logo]()
$382
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/82:40 pm -
1 stop12h 27m
Mon 10/1211:10 pm -
1 stop11h 34m
Deal found 8/17![JetBlue logo]()
$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 10/177:10 am -
1 stop8h 52m
Mon 10/198:58 pm -
2 stops10h 04m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:30 am -
2 stops12h 20m
Mon 9/287:25 pm -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:45 am -
2 stops9h 45m
Tue 9/156:35 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/36:25 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Mon 10/59:55 am -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/24:20 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 10/59:55 am -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/3111:25 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Sat 10/3110:40 pm -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:05 am -
2 stops11h 55m
Tue 9/87:55 pm -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 9/276:00 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Thu 10/15:35 am -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 8/20![Southwest logo]()
$468
Last-minute flights from Richmond to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:26 pm -
1 stop9h 52m
Fri 8/286:00 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/16![Frontier logo]()
$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:36 am -
Nonstop6h 01m
Wed 9/212:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 22m
Deal found 8/16![Breeze Airways logo]()
$308
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:39 pm -
1 stop11h 17m
Sat 9/1212:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$335
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:39 pm -
1 stop11h 17m
Sat 9/1212:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Wed 9/1612:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$287
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/198:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 9/2612:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 10/312:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$298
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Sat 10/310:10 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
One-way flights from Richmond to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/298:36 am -
Nonstop6h 01m
Deal found 8/18![Breeze Airways logo]()
$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:36 am -
Nonstop6h 01m
Deal found 8/17![Breeze Airways logo]()
$139
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 8/19![Breeze Airways logo]()
$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/129:31 am -
1 stop14h 47m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/108:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 8/18![Breeze Airways logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/1810:12 pm -
2 stops29h 03m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 11/179:31 am -
1 stop14h 47m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$177
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 8/20![Breeze Airways logo]()
$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Sat 9/123:08 pm -
1 stop9h 31m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$180
Find flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $278 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $118 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $502 |
Good round-trip deal | $268 or less |
Good one-way deal | $174 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Tue 9/29
6:15 am-2:05 pm
2 stops10h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 10/13
9:35 pm-11:50 am
1 stop11h 15m
$382
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 9/26
6:30 am-3:50 pm
2 stops12h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
7:25 pm-9:50 am
2 stops11h 25m
$389
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 9/10
11:45 am-6:30 pm
2 stops9h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 9/15
6:35 am-8:50 pm
2 stops11h 15m
$389
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 10/3
6:25 am-12:20 pm
1 stop8h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
9:55 am-11:50 pm
2 stops10h 55m
$390
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 10/2
4:20 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop9h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 10/5
9:55 am-11:50 pm
2 stops10h 55m
$404
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 10/8
2:40 pm-12:07 am
1 stop12h 27m
San Francisco
Mon 10/12
11:10 pm-1:44 pm
1 stop11h 34m
$407
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 10/31
11:25 am-7:00 pm
2 stops10h 35m
San Francisco
Sat 10/31
10:40 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops20h 15m
$407
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 10/17
7:10 am-1:02 pm
1 stop8h 52m
San Francisco
Mon 10/19
8:58 pm-10:02 am
2 stops10h 04m
$426
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 9/6
7:05 am-4:00 pm
2 stops11h 55m
San Francisco
Tue 9/8
7:55 pm-9:50 am
2 stops10h 55m
$459
Quickest round-trip
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SFO San Francisco
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 9/27
6:00 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop8h 10m
San Francisco
Thu 10/1
5:35 am-5:35 pm
2 stops9h 00m
$468
Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
Compare providers for flights from Richmond to San Francisco
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
RIC-SFO
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to San Francisco
How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco?
The best time to book flights from Richmond to San Francisco is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco (average of $320). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to San Francisco as you normally would.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated August 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Richmond to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Food
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Food
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Food
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Food
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Food
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Entertainment
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Food
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$123 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$324 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
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| Cheapest$276 | Average$490 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$340 | Average$491 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$350 | Average$544 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |