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$106+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/1911:29 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Wed 2/2510:58 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$174
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Mon 2/2310:35 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Wed 3/410:58 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/236:51 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:00 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop11h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/28:44 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/56:30 pm
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/88:44 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/2710:35 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Sat 3/76:33 pm
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop19h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/1911:29 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2410:39 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$259
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/511:34 am
RIC
-
SFO
1 stop13h 05m
Frontier
Thu 3/126:00 am
SFO
-
RIC
1 stop9h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$269

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 February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Expedia)

One-way from

$106
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 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 February 7, 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

Fri 2/27

10:35 am-9:39 pm

1 stop14h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops23h 00m

$314

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/2

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

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

8:00 am-10:23 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$323

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

10:31 am-8:31 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

10:38 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$334

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

8:26 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops26h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

11:09 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 31m

$341

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

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

9:30 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$361

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

9:30 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$361

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

10:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$361

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

9:30 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$361

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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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 30, 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 $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.

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 February 7, 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,162 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,245 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,248 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
266 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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

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 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 $317, JetBlue can have you in San Francisco from Richmond in 10h. 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 ($149) 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 $125 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 $382, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $151. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $238.

  • 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 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 $44.

  • 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 January 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

Discover the top 7 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$149Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$179Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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