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$96+ Cheap flights from Richmond to San Francisco (RIC - SFO)

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RIC — SFO
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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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 Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(Frontier)

One-way from

$96
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$425

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco
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 January 15, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/1211:09 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Wed 2/1810:58 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Frontier
Wed 3/410:58 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 2/227:29 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Wed 2/2510:58 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$199
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Frontier
Sun 3/16:15 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 2/227:29 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Sun 3/18:48 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop6h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$250
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 5/64:19 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/912:22 pm
SFO
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/1911:29 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/238:40 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$254
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/61:45 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop10h 56m
JetBlue
Sat 5/910:55 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop10h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/15$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 5/208:36 am
RIC
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 01m
Breeze Airways
Wed 5/2712:22 pm
SFO
-
RIC
Nonstop5h 22m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/14$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/267:30 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Thu 4/26:15 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$280
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/71:45 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop10h 56m
JetBlue
Mon 5/119:30 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop12h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/15$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/206:00 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop11h 50m
JetBlue
Tue 3/248:45 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop10h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/14$290

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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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco that are best for you.

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RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

10:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$289

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

10:31 am-8:31 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-10:23 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$303

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/15

6:41 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$310

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

9:30 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$317

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

$325

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/1

4:19 pm-12:54 am

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

12:22 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$333

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

10:31 am-8:31 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-10:23 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$333

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/30

3:30 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$350

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

5:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:44 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 16m

$353

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$367

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 9, 2026.

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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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.

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 January 15, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to San Francisco?

    For as low as $310, JetBlue can have you in San Francisco from Richmond in 8h 48m. There are 2442 mi between Richmond and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($111), JetBlue ($130), and Breeze Airways ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Richmond to San Francisco for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $112. Users have also found prices from $117 and $117 on JetBlue and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $288, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $249.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Those on a layover in Charlotte in need of a rental car can book one at Charlotte Douglas for about $49.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco 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 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 Richmond to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$138Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$179Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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