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$133+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Dec 14 — Dec 211
Sun 12/14
Sun 12/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 Monday and return on a Monday

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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 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:11 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop18h 07mJetBlue
Mon 12/158:15 amSFO - RIC
1 stop11h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 11/11$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:22 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Wed 11/2610:17 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$297
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:40 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Wed 11/2610:17 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 12/86:11 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop18h 07mJetBlue
Fri 12/123:20 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop23h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 11/13$317
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Wed 11/1912:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/12$318
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:00 amRIC - SFO
2 stops16h 12mJetBlue
Mon 12/89:44 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 11/11$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:20 amRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Thu 11/276:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/11$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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
Wed 12/107:40 amSFO - RIC
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$342
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:40 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Wed 11/2610:17 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/83:07 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1211:28 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/116:30 amRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/116:10 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/177:40 amSFO - RIC
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$360

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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 14, 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

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$279

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

3:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$279

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$303

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$330

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/25

4:40 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

10:30 pm-10:14 am

1 stop8h 44m

$330

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/24

6:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$337

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/10

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

6:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$342

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/8

6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:40 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$342

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

7:15 am-1:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$355

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

7:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

7:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$360

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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.
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

*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 November 7, 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 14, 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 14, 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
230 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $279, JetBlue can have you in San Francisco from Richmond in 12h 34m. There are 2442 mi between Richmond and San Francisco.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($135), American Airlines ($218), and Delta ($228) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Richmond to San Francisco for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $393, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $129. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $233.

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

    Most of the time, Richmond to San Francisco flights that have layovers will stop in Charlotte.

  • 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 Mint Museum Uptown. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 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?

    Flights departing from Richmond and landing in San Francisco layover in Atlanta least frequently.

  • 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 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.

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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 November 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$234Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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