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$91+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Francisco

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 December 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Sun 1/48:33 amSFO - DCA
2 stops25h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/236:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Tue 12/3011:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/112:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Mon 12/156:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$305
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$308
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/125:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Sun 1/1111:35 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Thu 12/254:07 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop17h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$317
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/115:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/1511:33 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$324
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/168:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Tue 12/306:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Mon 12/299:30 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops45h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:20 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:20 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$329
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:10 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$331

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(Priceline)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$470

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 1/8

2:29 pm-8:03 am

2 stops20h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

11:20 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$226

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 1/24

1:49 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$255

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 1/14

7:05 am-1:46 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:36 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 12m

$255

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

2:24 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

10:30 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$261

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

2:24 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$261

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/7

2:24 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$261

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

8:45 pm-10:18 am

1 stop10h 33m

$261

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

9:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

5:05 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

10:20 pm-1:30 am

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

10:35 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

12:29 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

5:45 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Virginia with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco (average of $122). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Virginia to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Virginia to San Francisco can take about 9h 36m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $255. The distance between Virginia and San Francisco is about 2327 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. Breeze Airways flights start at $112 while deals on American Airlines start at $117 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 $397 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $185.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco (average of $122). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$171Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$234Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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