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$118+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday 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 February 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(JetBlue Airways)

One-way from

$118
(JetBlue)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco.
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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 February 6, 2025.

This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1111:59 amRIC - SFO
1 stop13h 00mJetBlue
Mon 3/1711:20 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 2/5$235
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/146:15 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Mon 3/2410:40 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/5$277
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:00 amRIC - SFO
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:25 amSFO - RIC
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/6$282
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/910:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$304
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/28:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Wed 7/912:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/5$334
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/118:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Tue 3/187:00 amSFO - RIC
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/5$343
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3011:43 amRIC - SFO
1 stop14h 12mSun Country Air
Sun 6/16:09 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop20h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/6$365
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2110:09 amRIC - SFO
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/258:59 pmSFO - RIC
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$397

Find flights from Richmond to San Francisco within your budget

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 6, 2025.

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RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/26

11:25 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

11:05 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$235

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/14

6:15 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

10:40 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 18m

$277

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/4

5:00 am-1:37 pm

2 stops11h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

9:00 am-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$282

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/7

8:00 pm-1:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

10:44 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 48m

$332

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/2

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$334

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/12

3:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

9:05 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$352

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

11:43 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

6:09 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$365

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/23

2:05 pm-11:08 am

2 stops24h 03m

San Francisco

Fri 6/27

12:29 pm-7:45 am

2 stops16h 16m

$501

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/2

6:23 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$136

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/14

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

$142

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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
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Richmond to San Francisco is 54 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 $403). 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 February 6, 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 25% 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 February 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.

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 February 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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?

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($235), Delta ($277), and American Airlines ($282) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Richmond to San Francisco for 36% 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $136 and $166 on Delta and United 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 $332, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $235.

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

  • 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 North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 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 $42.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?