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$109+ Cheap flights from Virginia to San Francisco (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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1212:19 pmORF - SFO
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:57 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$185
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:19 pmORF - SFO
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Thu 9/1811:57 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop14h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 12/162:05 pmORF - SFO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/79:29 amSFO - ORF
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 8/304:15 pmORF - SFO
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/612:38 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$234
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Wed 9/1712:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 8/13$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 10/44:56 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/710:55 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/96:20 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Sat 9/135:15 amSFO - RIC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/155:24 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1612:47 amSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/610:30 amORF - SFO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/99:05 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/242:20 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/275:45 amSFO - RIC
2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$244
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1810:23 amORF - SFO
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Mon 9/2210:00 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 8/12$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/265:34 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/110:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$249

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 9/12

12:19 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop12h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

11:57 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$185

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 9/11

12:19 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop12h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:57 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$196

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 10/15

2:10 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop10h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

6:10 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$227

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sat 8/30

4:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

12:38 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$234

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/10

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$238

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/13

4:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

1:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$239

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/9

6:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

5:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$239

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

1:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$239

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

2:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:50 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$239

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/22

11:43 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

9:35 am-7:58 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 VA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Virginia?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Virginia. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this Virginia to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Virginia 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. Frontier flights start at $117 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to San Francisco?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco or Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from Virginia to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Virginia to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $265 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $132 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $217.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Virginia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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 Virginia to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Virginia to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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