$99+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
1 adult, Economy
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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 September or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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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 November 25, 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 November 25, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/119:49 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1312:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/109:29 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops17h 36mBreeze Airways
Sat 12/1312:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/23![Breeze Airways logo]()
$328
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Wed 12/1011:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Tue 12/168:15 amSFO - RIC
1 stop11h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 11/23![JetBlue logo]()
$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/99:07 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1012:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$338
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Tue 12/97:05 amRIC - SFO
1 stop29h 13mJetBlue
Wed 12/109:44 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop22h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 11/23![JetBlue logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/86:10 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Thu 12/116:10 amSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/146:25 amRIC - SFO
1 stop14h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/177:40 amSFO - RIC
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/23![Southwest logo]()
$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/83:07 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/111:11 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24![American Airlines logo]()
$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/96:00 amRIC - SFO
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amSFO - RIC
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23![American Airlines logo]()
$367
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/56:45 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop17h 33mJetBlue
Tue 12/99:44 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop22h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 11/22![JetBlue logo]()
$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/181:26 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24![American Airlines logo]()
$378
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 November 25, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $261 (JetBlue) |
One-way from | $99 (Breeze Airways) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $387 |
Good round-trip deal | $258 or less |
Good one-way deal | $134 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
Richmond
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 1/8
2:24 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop11h 35m
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
10:30 pm-1:27 pm
1 stop11h 57m
$261
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 1/9
8:35 am-6:55 pm
1 stop13h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 1/12
6:00 am-7:35 pm
1 stop10h 35m
$261
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 1/31
5:40 am-12:45 pm
1 stop10h 05m
San Francisco
Sat 2/7
10:54 pm-12:07 pm
1 stop10h 13m
$307
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 2/18
6:00 am-12:15 pm
1 stop9h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
10:40 pm-9:35 am
1 stop7h 55m
$307
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 1/31
5:23 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop8h 02m
San Francisco
Fri 2/6
12:17 am-1:44 pm
2 stops10h 27m
$312
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 2/9
4:30 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop9h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 2/11
7:40 am-9:50 pm
2 stops11h 10m
$312
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 2/18
6:05 am-2:35 pm
2 stops11h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 2/24
9:50 am-9:50 pm
2 stops9h 00m
$347
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 2/21
4:59 pm-11:02 pm
1 stop9h 03m
San Francisco
Wed 2/25
6:00 am-10:32 pm
2 stops13h 32m
$352
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 12/14
6:25 am-6:20 pm
1 stop14h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 12/17
6:10 am-4:40 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$352
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Mon 1/26
6:05 am-1:25 pm
1 stop10h 20m
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
7:40 am-9:50 pm
2 stops11h 10m
$353
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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
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Estimated round-trip price
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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 November 21, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Richmond to San Francisco is 78 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco (average of $102). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 November 25, 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 21% 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 November 2, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday 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.
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 November 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 14
10.0
ExcellentKim,Nov 2025
PWM - RSW
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 14
10.0
ExcellentKim,Nov 2025
PWM - RSW
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 14
10.0
ExcellentKim,Nov 2025
PWM - RSW
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 14
10.0
ExcellentKim,Nov 2025
PWM - RSW
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 14
10.0
ExcellentKim,Nov 2025
PWM - RSW
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 14
10.0
ExcellentKim,Nov 2025
PWM - RSW
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Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$135 | Average$319 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$228 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |