Cheap flights from Richmond to San Francisco (RIC - SFO) from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/3. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
RIC — SFO
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best RIC to SFO flight in 2023: compare Richmond to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

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July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$139
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco

RIC - SFO

Price

$258 - $433

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco?

Users have found that booking a flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco at least 61 days early can save you up to 26% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco for as little as $509 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $570 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco?

January can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Richmond, Virginia with a flight ticket averaging about $448. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $225. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco (RIC - SFO)?

When flying from Richmond, Virginia 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 15% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Richmond to San Francisco

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Richmond to San Francisco

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Cheap Richmond to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for RIC to SFO flights for October, November
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Richmond to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Richmond found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Richmond

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Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from Richmond, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Richmond

The cheapest one-way flights from Richmond to San Francisco
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Mon 10/23

1 stop28h 28m

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2 stops21h 18m

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Mon 10/23

1 stop28h 28m

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1 stop29h 50m

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Wed 11/1

1 stop28h 28m

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1 stop29h 54m

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Mon 10/30

2 stops20h 14m

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Mon 11/6

Nonstop5h 20m

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Mon 10/30

Nonstop6h 11m

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Nonstop5h 20m

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Thu 11/2

1 stop9h 50m

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Tue 11/7

1 stop7h 25m

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Tue 11/7

1 stop11h 07m

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1 stop12h 15m

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Mon 2/5

2 stops10h 58m

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1 stop10h 27m

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Fri 10/13

1 stop7h 52m

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Mon 10/16

1 stop8h 48m

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Deals found on 10/2

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Richmond to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $162, but on average you can expect to pay $206.

Are there nonstop flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 9 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco is less than $398.

Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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

Flying on Breeze Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $198. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $248 and $251, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on JetBlue start at $193 one-way.

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

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $217, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $107. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $162.

What does RIC to SFO mean?

RIC and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. RIC to SFO refers to a flight route from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

Alternative routes for Richmond to San Francisco

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Top 8 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Richmond to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest$142Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$158Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$205Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$443Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Linear Air TaxiCheapest$51,236Average$113,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Francisco

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Weekly flight availability from Richmond to San Francisco

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