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$109+ Cheap flights from California to Virginia

LAX — RIC
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from California to Virginia

Wed 12/912:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Sat 12/128:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 11/5$217
Sat 12/512:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Sat 12/128:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 11/7$225
Sat 12/51:13 pm -
Nonstop5h 06m
Sat 12/129:22 am -
Nonstop6h 06m
Deal found 11/7$247
Wed 12/211:40 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Mon 12/147:26 pm -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 11/4$278
Wed 12/211:40 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Tue 12/159:38 am -
1 stop24h 27m
Deal found 11/4$282
Fri 12/45:03 pm -
1 stop22h 28m
Fri 12/117:26 pm -
1 stop19h 06m
Deal found 11/8$283
Fri 12/41:03 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Mon 12/77:26 pm -
2 stops31h 33m
Deal found 11/4$286
Sat 11/1412:36 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Sat 12/58:25 am -
Nonstop6h 26m
Deal found 11/4$287
Fri 12/44:25 pm -
2 stops38h 08m
Tue 12/159:31 am -
Nonstop6h 05m
Deal found 11/6$288
Fri 12/41:03 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Mon 12/147:26 pm -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 11/4$289
Wed 12/211:40 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
2 stops14h 34m
Deal found 11/4$292
Tue 12/81:21 pm -
Nonstop5h 00m
Mon 12/146:58 pm -
2 stops19h 33m
Deal found 11/6$292

Find flight deals from California to Virginia

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$481

Good round-trip deal

$211 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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From California to Virginia
One-way flight from California to Virginia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Virginia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Virginia.

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Los AngelesNorfolk

LAX Los Angeles - ORF Norfolk

LAXORF

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

11:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Norfolk

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

San DiegoRichmond

SAN San Diego - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

SANRIC

San Diego

Wed 12/9

12:31 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 34m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

San DiegoRichmond

SAN San Diego - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

SANRIC

San Diego

Thu 12/24

8:35 pm-7:52 am

1 stop8h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN San Diego - ORF Norfolk

SANORF

San Diego

Wed 11/25

1:13 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

Norfolk

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Los AngelesRichmond

LAX Los Angeles - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

Sat 12/5

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Los AngelesRichmond

LAX Los Angeles - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

LAXRIC

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

San DiegoRichmond

SAN San Diego - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

SANRIC

San Diego

Tue 1/5

9:17 pm-7:55 am

3 stops31h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

San DiegoRichmond

SAN San Diego - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

SANRIC

San Diego

Wed 12/16

10:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

San DiegoRichmond

SAN San Diego - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

SANRIC

San Diego

Tue 1/5

10:22 pm-11:43 am

1 stop10h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

SacramentoNorfolk

SMF Sacramento Intl - ORF Norfolk

SMFORF

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/5

12:20 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 46m

Norfolk

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from California to Virginia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Virginia from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Virginia

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Virginia (average of $445). Flying from California to Virginia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 CA to VA?

When flying from California to Virginia, 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 California to Virginia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Virginia flights typically cost between $377 and $694 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $285 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 6-Jan 12).

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

The best time to book flights from California to Virginia is 40 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from California to Virginia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • Is there an alternative transport option along this route?

    The most environmentally sustainable method of transportation is by air, although there are no nonstop flights that operate from California to Virginia. Because they are more sustainable and emit fewer carbon emissions than aircraft with numerous layover alternatives, you should only choose flights that offer one layover option. As a result, you will contribute to lessening the negative environmental effects of emissions of greenhouse gases. As an alternative, you can choose airlines that use sustainable aviation fuel, as they also emit fewer GHGs.

  • How can passengers identify an airline's sustainability?

    To help you choose an ecologically friendly airline for your flight from California to Virginia, there is a variety of information available online. Consider airlines with a fleet of more current aircraft, for instance. These ships usually use fuel-efficient aircraft due to their streamlined forms and modern engine types. As a result, such aircraft will consume less fuel throughout this voyage than airlines that employ previous models. Consider researching the airline's available aircraft types in order to select a sustainable airline for this trip.

  • What can passengers do to eliminate their carbon footprints during flights?

    If a traveler from California to Virginia wants to decrease their carbon emissions, they can consider only packing a small piece of lightweight luggage that contains the absolute necessities. How much fuel is required during a trip depends on how much cargo is being transported. More fuel is consumed when a plane is heavily loaded with luggage as opposed to when it is lightly loaded. Additionally, think about using nonstop flights on this route since they use less jet fuel than flights with connections. By offsetting greenhouse emissions, you can also contribute to the reduction of emissions.

  • What airports serve California to Virginia flights?

    Airports that serve flights from California to Virginia vary on the chosen cities. California has many airports that are available to fly to Virginia, all depending on the chosen location. The most popular locations being Los Angeles International Airport, the second busiest airport located in the US, San Francisco International Airport, which is the seventh busiest airport in North America, and Long Beach Municipal Airport. Airports that are located in Virginia that accept flights from California include Ronald Reagan Washington National Airpor which is located in Arlington, Virginia and Dulles International Airport which is located in Dulles, Virginia.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Virginia?

    Airlines that fly directly from California to Virginia can vary from the location that you leave and arrive in. With flights from Los Angeles to Dulles, the airlines are typically Delta Airlines and Frontier Airlines. When flying from San Francisco to Arlington United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have many flights available with their prices depending on the times and dates that are chosen.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Virginia?

    Stopover options from flights flying out from California to Virginia vary on the locations of the flights and length of the flight as well. There are a few flights when flying from Los Angeles to Dulles with one stopover, which can vary on location. Some flights may have a stopover in Atlanta, Georgia and others may have a stopover in Minnesota. The flights can vary in time from 5h 24m-8h 35m. When flying from San Francisco to Arlington, most flights will be nonstop, with very few having one stopover available. If there is a stopover location varies between Los Angeles International Airport and Denver International Airport. Flights from this location can range from 5h 14m-17h 16m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Virginia?

    Due to California and Virginia being located inside of the United States, there is no need for a US Citizen to need to obtain a visa due to it being considered a domestic flight and unnecessary. The item that will be required is a form of identification such as a valid passport or a driver’s license will also be acceptable.

  • How popular is this California to Virginia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Virginia?

    For as low as $369, United Airlines can have you in Virginia from California in 6h 59m. There are 2512 mi between California and Virginia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $109 and $129, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Virginia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Virginia 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 California to Virginia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Virginia (average of $445). Flying from California to Virginia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 California to Virginia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$170Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$186Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Virginia

  • Alaska Airlines offers flights between Virginia and California. The airline has made investments in fuel that is sustainable and emission-free technology. Additionally, it urges its clients to make efforts to lessen their carbon footprints.
  • Flights from California to Virginia can leave from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport, which is regarded for its waste control techniques, ensures that non-renewable products are separated for recycling.
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) is taking the lead in fostering sustainability in Virginia. For instance, it has the initiative to track its carbon dioxide emissions and establish daily limits that shouldn't be exceeded.

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