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$390+ Cheap flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo (RIC - SBP)

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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBP
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$615
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$390
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$450
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/236:06 amRIC - SBP
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:07 pmSBP - RIC
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$615
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/226:06 amRIC - SBP
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2912:36 pmSBP - RIC
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$695
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 12/238:00 amRIC - SBP
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:23 pmSBP - RIC
2 stops23h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$769
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/276:00 amRIC - SBP
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:07 pmSBP - RIC
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$899

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

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Richmond

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San Luis Obispo

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Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

6:06 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/30

7:07 pm-8:16 am

2 stops10h 09m

$615

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/22

6:06 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 12/29

7:07 pm-8:16 am

2 stops10h 09m

$700

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/24

7:38 am-10:08 pm

2 stops17h 30m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 2/25

7:40 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$734

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/24

10:25 am-9:28 pm

2 stops14h 03m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 2/25

2:13 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops23h 52m

$735

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

8:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops16h 59m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/30

6:23 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$769

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

6:06 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 40m

$390

RichmondSan Luis Obispo

RIC - SBP

RICSBP

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

7:36 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$442

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Deals found on 10/25

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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 Luis Obispo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Luis Obispo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Luis Obispo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San Luis Obispo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to San Luis Obispo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Luis Obispo (average of $202). Flying from Richmond to San Luis Obispo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to San Luis Obispo?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Richmond to San Luis Obispo 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to San Luis Obispo?

    For as low as $615, American Airlines can have you in San Luis Obispo from Richmond in 8h 40m. The distance from Richmond to San Luis Obispo is about 2392 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to San Luis Obispo round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Luis Obispo, with prices starting at $308. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San Luis Obispo 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 Richmond to San Luis Obispo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Luis Obispo (average of $202). Flying from Richmond to San Luis Obispo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 airline flying from Richmond to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond to San Luis Obispo. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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