$109+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
Cheap 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 mayo 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $247 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $109 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $391 |
Good round-trip deal | $213 or less |
Good one-way deal | $112 or less |
Find flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco
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 mayo 12, 2025.
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 mayo 12, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated mayo 12, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mié. 7/2
3:46 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop8h 14m
San Francisco
sáb. 7/5
6:16 am-6:41 pm
1 stop9h 25m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mié. 5/28
8:30 am-11:39 am
Nonstop6h 09m
San Francisco
sáb. 5/31
12:24 pm-8:41 pm
Nonstop5h 17m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
jue. 7/31
7:49 pm-12:40 am
1 stop7h 51m
San Francisco
lun. 8/4
10:59 pm-11:46 am
1 stop9h 47m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
lun. 6/9
10:53 am-10:53 pm
1 stop15h 00m
San Francisco
sáb. 6/14
11:59 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop10h 53m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mié. 6/11
8:30 am-11:39 am
Nonstop6h 09m
San Francisco
sáb. 6/14
11:59 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop10h 53m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mar. 10/14
3:20 pm-7:50 pm
1 stop7h 30m
San Francisco
mar. 10/21
8:30 am-10:00 pm
2 stops10h 30m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mié. 7/9
5:26 pm-12:30 am
1 stop10h 04m
San Francisco
sáb. 7/12
5:00 am-5:56 pm
1 stop9h 56m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
sáb. 5/24
3:30 pm-10:05 pm
1 stop9h 35m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mié. 5/28
8:30 am-11:39 am
Nonstop6h 09m
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
mar. 10/14
5:05 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop9h 15m
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 May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Richmond to San Francisco is 73 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 mayo 12, 2025.
When flying from Richmond to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 11, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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
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 mayo 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta from Richmond to San Francisco 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.
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Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Food
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Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Boarding
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Entertainment
Crew
Food
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Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Boarding
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Entertainment
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to San Francisco. 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 mayo 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$135 | Average$302 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$228 | Average$375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$233 | Average$302 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |