$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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 2025.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/86:05 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/20![Frontier logo]()
$362
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Sat 1/1011:20 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/20![Frontier logo]()
$383
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Sun 1/1111:35 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/20![Frontier logo]()
$397
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:54 pmSFO - RIC
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$499
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:58 amSFO - RIC
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$510
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - RIC
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$524
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:00 amSFO - RIC
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$527
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:15 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:38 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$545
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 December 23, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $252 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $131 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $523 |
Good round-trip deal | $337 or less |
Good one-way deal | $139 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Richmond
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 1/14
2:24 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop12h 34m
San Francisco
Wed 1/21
8:00 am-11:18 pm
1 stop12h 18m
$261
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 2/27
10:35 am-9:39 pm
1 stop14h 04m
San Francisco
Tue 3/3
8:41 pm-8:00 am
1 stop8h 19m
$262
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Fri 2/20
12:12 pm-9:39 pm
1 stop12h 27m
San Francisco
Tue 2/24
10:39 am-11:04 pm
1 stop9h 25m
$262
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 1/21
2:24 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop11h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 1/28
8:00 am-2:34 pm
1 stop27h 34m
$264
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sat 1/31
3:30 pm-11:29 pm
1 stop10h 59m
San Francisco
Sat 2/7
8:00 am-11:18 pm
1 stop12h 18m
$287
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 5/21
6:00 am-1:00 pm
1 stop10h 00m
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
9:30 pm-12:49 pm
1 stop12h 19m
$289
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 5/14
4:19 pm-12:54 am
1 stop11h 35m
San Francisco
Sun 5/17
10:55 pm-12:49 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$289
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Sun 1/18
2:24 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop11h 35m
San Francisco
Sat 1/24
11:59 pm-2:34 pm
1 stop11h 35m
$289
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Wed 4/15
10:59 am-8:30 pm
1 stop12h 31m
San Francisco
Sat 4/18
9:30 pm-10:14 am
1 stop9h 44m
$289
RichmondSan Francisco
RIC - SFO
RICSFO
Richmond Byrd Intl
Thu 1/8
3:30 pm-12:08 am
1 stop11h 38m
San Francisco
Mon 1/12
6:00 am-7:35 pm
1 stop10h 35m
$318
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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 December.
| 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 December 19, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Richmond to San Francisco is 59 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 December 23, 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 20% 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 December 20, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday 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 December 23, 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.
Boarding
8.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Boarding
8.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Boarding
8.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Boarding
8.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Boarding
8.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Boarding
8.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.7
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
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Top 7 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$111 | Average$442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$182 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$220 | Average$362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$377 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |