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$126+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/25:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/46:25 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/138:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Wed 8/2012:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$254
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 10/212:06 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop11h 47mJetBlue
Mon 10/68:25 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop11h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 6/9$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:59 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/59:15 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/156:40 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Fri 8/2211:35 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 10/146:30 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 10/225:30 amSFO - RIC
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$283
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Thu 7/101:11 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop12h 42mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop14h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$348
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/198:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2711:57 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$382

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/2

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

6:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$247

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/13

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$254

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/2

12:06 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop11h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

8:25 pm-11:19 am

1 stop11h 54m

$255

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/2

7:59 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

9:15 pm-9:04 am

1 stop8h 49m

$264

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/15

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

11:35 am-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$277

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/14

6:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

5:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$283

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/10

1:11 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop12h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

11:59 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$348

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/19

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

11:57 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$382

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/14

7:18 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 59m

$126

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/2

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco

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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 June 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 $364). 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 June 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 29% 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 June 8, 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.

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 June 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($247), Breeze Airways ($254), and JetBlue ($255) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Richmond to San Francisco for 33% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $129 and $138 on Breeze Airways and JetBlue, 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 $176, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $91. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $178.

  • 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, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 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 $48.

  • 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, 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 $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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