How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco flight route?

This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 3 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 $261, JetBlue can have you in San Francisco from Richmond in 9h 37m. 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, 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 71% 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 American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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.

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).

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 $403, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $246.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco are American Airlines, Delta and Breeze Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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.

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 $48.

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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.

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?

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco
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Tue 12/305:42 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 42mFrontier

Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$512

Sun 12/285:17 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/312:39 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$585

Wed 12/318:30 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways

Fri 1/212:47 pmSFO - RIC

2 stops15h 58mBreeze Airways

Deal found 12/26

$760

Tue 12/305:42 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/111:25 pmSFO - RIC

2 stops15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$794

Tue 12/306:00 amRIC - SFO

1 stop14h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop13h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$799

Mon 12/295:32 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop18h 57mJetBlue

Sun 1/411:59 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop19h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$852

Wed 12/318:30 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 24mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/23:22 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop23h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$957

Mon 12/297:10 amRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Sun 1/48:55 amSFO - RIC

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$992

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Wed 4/156:00 amRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 37mJetBlue

Wed 4/228:45 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop9h 56mJetBlue

Deal found 12/28

$261

Fri 2/2012:12 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/248:44 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$262

Wed 1/2110:22 amRIC - SFO

2 stops11h 57mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/288:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$327

Tue 2/108:35 amRIC - SFO

1 stop13h 20mJetBlue

Wed 2/118:30 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$289

Thu 5/71:45 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 56mJetBlue

Mon 5/1110:55 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop10h 54mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$289

Fri 1/238:35 amRIC - SFO

1 stop13h 20mJetBlue

Sun 2/111:59 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$297

Sat 1/312:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop12h 14mJetBlue

Sat 2/78:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$297

Thu 5/214:19 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Tue 5/269:30 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$317

Thu 2/198:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop31h 01mJetBlue

Tue 2/248:44 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/28

$326

Last-minute flights from Richmond to San Francisco
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Sun 1/116:57 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 27mFrontier

Thu 1/156:15 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/27

$267

Tue 1/139:08 amRIC - SFO

1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/1611:20 pmSFO - RIC

2 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$327

Sun 1/182:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop23h 46mJetBlue

Sat 1/248:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$313

Sun 1/185:45 amRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/2312:17 amSFO - RIC

2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$345

Wed 1/212:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Wed 1/288:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop27h 34mJetBlue

Deal found 12/28

$264

Fri 1/232:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Sun 2/111:59 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$305

Sat 1/242:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop12h 14mJetBlue

Tue 1/278:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$261

Sat 1/241:14 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops11h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/278:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$347

Tue 1/2712:25 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/318:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$329

Sat 1/312:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop12h 14mJetBlue

Sat 2/78:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop12h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$287

One-way flights from Richmond to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Thu 2/266:30 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/27

$91

Mon 3/210:35 amRIC - SFO

1 stop14h 04mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$97

Wed 5/138:36 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 01mBreeze Airways

Deal found 12/25

$129

Wed 5/134:19 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 12/25

$131

Fri 2/278:51 amRIC - SFO

2 stops26h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$132

Sun 1/258:20 amRIC - SFO

3 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$133

Mon 3/28:05 amRIC - SFO

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$139

Mon 2/28:17 amRIC - SFO

3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$140

Tue 1/138:39 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$142

Wed 2/258:05 amRIC - SFO

3 stops19h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$143

Thu 2/268:05 amRIC - SFO

2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$150

Sat 2/143:42 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$154

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$245 (Trip.com)
One-way from	$91 (Priceline)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$528
Good round-trip deal	$337 or less
Good one-way deal	$139 or less

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Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:45 pm-9:41 am

1 stop9h 56m

$261

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

8:44 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 16m

$262

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/10

8:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

8:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

$289

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

Fri 1/23

8:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:59 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$297

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

2:24 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop12h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$297

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/21

4:19 pm-12:54 am

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

9:30 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$317

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/19

8:24 pm-12:25 am

1 stop31h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

8:44 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 16m

$326

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/21

10:22 am-7:19 pm

2 stops11h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$327

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/2

10:35 am-9:39 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$97

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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*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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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?

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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to San Francisco as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 16

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 16

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 16

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 16

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 16

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.2

Very good

250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 16

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 3 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 $261, JetBlue can have you in San Francisco from Richmond in 9h 37m. 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, 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 71% 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 American Airlines 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 $403, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $246.
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 $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, 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$111	Average$442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$130	Average$278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$182	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$220	Average$362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$246	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$250	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$276	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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