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$75+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to California

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Round-trip from

$225
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$75
(Mytrip)

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December

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September

Average price

$356

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

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$143 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/196:00 amRIC - SNA
3 stops30h 57mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/243:33 pmSNA - RIC
3 stops23h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$225
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jue. 3/134:41 pmRIC - BUR
2 stops19h 16mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/1712:53 pmBUR - RIC
2 stops23h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$230
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mié. 5/1410:20 amRIC - LAS
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/179:53 pmLAS - RIC
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$232
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mar. 4/89:10 amRIC - LAS
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/1310:30 amLAS - RIC
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$237
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mié. 3/196:00 amRIC - SNA
2 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/243:33 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$251
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mié. 3/2611:18 amRIC - LAS
1 stop11h 15mDelta
mié. 4/212:45 pmLAS - RIC
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/20$259
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lun. 3/312:48 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/57:30 pmSMF - RIC
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
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lun. 3/312:48 pmRIC - SMF
2 stops20h 59mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/57:30 pmSMF - RIC
3 stops21h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$275
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jue. 3/201:30 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/271:36 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
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mié. 3/266:00 amRIC - SJC
3 stops34h 34mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 3/292:29 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops30h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
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mar. 4/159:10 amRIC - LAS
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
mar. 4/2212:20 pmLAS - RIC
Nonstop4h 40mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/20$281
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sáb. 3/15:45 amRIC - RNO
3 stops31h 23mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/128:17 pmRNO - RIC
2 stops16h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$286

Find flights from Richmond to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to California 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Return

Price

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 3/19

6:00 am-9:57 am

3 stops30h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 3/24

3:33 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops23h 27m

$225

RichmondBurbank

RIC - BUR

RICBUR

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 3/13

4:41 pm-8:57 am

2 stops19h 16m

Burbank Bob Hope

lun. 3/17

12:53 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$230

RichmondLas Vegas

RIC - LAS

RICLAS

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 5/14

10:20 am-9:08 pm

1 stop13h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 5/17

9:53 pm-8:47 am

1 stop7h 54m

$232

RichmondLas Vegas

RIC - LAS

RICLAS

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 4/8

9:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 4/13

10:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$237

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 3/19

6:00 am-9:57 am

2 stops30h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 3/24

3:33 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop25h 27m

$251

RichmondLas Vegas

RIC - LAS

RICLAS

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 3/26

11:18 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 4/2

12:45 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$259

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 3/3

12:48 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops29h 34m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 3/5

7:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$265

RichmondSacramento

RIC - SMF

RICSMF

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 3/3

12:48 pm-6:47 am

2 stops20h 59m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 3/5

7:30 pm-8:21 pm

3 stops21h 51m

$275

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 3/20

1:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

jue. 3/27

1:36 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$277

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 3/26

6:00 am-1:34 pm

3 stops34h 34m

San Jose

sáb. 3/29

2:29 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$277

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to California (average of $246). Flying from Richmond to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 RIC to CA?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to California, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to California?

    Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Richmond.

  • How popular is this Richmond to California flight route?

    This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to California was viewed by 17 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 Richmond to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $75. Users have also found prices from $96 and $118 on Breeze Airways and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Richmond to California consider Richmond Byrd Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco or Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Richmond to California is $135. On average you can expect to pay $252. The most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $180.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to California (average of $246). Flying from Richmond to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Richmond to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to California. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$168Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$182Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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