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$121+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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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 June 9, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2712:10 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mon 7/2711:00 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$303
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 8/1712:10 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Tue 8/2510:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$304
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Fri 8/2810:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$307
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1012:10 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Thu 7/1610:10 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$308
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Sun 8/2310:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Tue 8/2510:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$326
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/212:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Thu 7/910:10 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$328
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/112:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Sat 7/410:10 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/297:19 pm
GSO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 8/55:05 am
SFO
-
GSO
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 9/146:45 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 9/2210:30 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/312:42 pm
GSO
-
SFO
1 stop10h 24m
American Airlines
Thu 7/95:00 am
SFO
-
GSO
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2412:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Tue 8/2510:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$335

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 June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Frontier)

One-way from

$121
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$358 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Norfolk-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Virginia to San Francisco
One-way flight from Virginia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to San Francisco.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/20

4:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

11:55 am-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$353

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/24

1:00 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

11:05 pm-7:31 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$359

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/14

1:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

10:45 pm-8:51 am

1 stop7h 06m

$369

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 8/22

6:25 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

10:35 pm-9:51 am

1 stop8h 16m

$369

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/30

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

11:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

$369

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/14

5:20 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

7:00 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$369

LynchburgSan Francisco

LYH - SFO

LYHSFO

Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field

Sat 8/29

6:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

5:22 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$379

LynchburgSan Francisco

LYH - SFO

LYHSFO

Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field

Fri 7/17

8:15 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

10:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 45m

$379

BlountvilleSan Francisco

TRI - SFO

TRISFO

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Fri 7/3

5:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

9:56 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 39m

$379

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/22

7:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

9:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 50m

$379

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco (average of $91). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 June 9, 2026.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Virginia to San Francisco?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from Virginia to San Francisco is 58 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.

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 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

    A quick flight from Virginia to San Francisco can take about 8h 29m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $359. The distance between Virginia and San Francisco is about 2393 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 $87. Breeze Airways flights start at $119 while deals on American Airlines start at $125 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $321 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $149 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $315.

  • 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 $91). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$154Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$170Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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