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$129+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Los Angeles (RIC - LAX)

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$221
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/66:33 pmRIC - LAX
2 stops26h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/810:25 pmLAX - RIC
2 stops16h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$252
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:33 pmRIC - LAX
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/89:30 pmLAX - RIC
2 stops37h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/155:35 amRIC - LAX
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Sun 12/159:50 pmLAX - RIC
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/20$258
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/89:26 amRIC - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mBreeze Airways
Thu 12/121:01 pmLAX - RIC
Nonstop5h 08mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/19$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/116:40 amRIC - LAX
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/188:20 amLAX - RIC
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$378
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/912:50 pmRIC - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 12/146:15 amLAX - RIC
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/175:00 amRIC - LAX
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2312:55 amLAX - RIC
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$462

Find flights from Richmond to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Los Angeles 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/30

9:26 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

1:01 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$221

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/1

9:50 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

9:35 pm-9:04 am

1 stop8h 29m

$236

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/6

6:33 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/8

10:25 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops16h 03m

$252

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/5

6:33 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/8

9:30 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops37h 47m

$255

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/8

2:48 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

6:47 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$258

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/7

7:17 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

9:20 am-10:03 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$263

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/25

8:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/30

10:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$362

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/11

6:40 am-1:12 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/18

8:20 am-9:32 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$378

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/8

10:03 am-4:19 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$129

RichmondLos Angeles

RIC - LAX

RICLAX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/8

9:26 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$136

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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 Los Angeles in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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, Virginia-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond, Virginia-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond, Virginia-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, Virginia-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles flight route?

    Within the past month, 17 users have taken a look at flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles round-trip from $221. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $236, and Spirit Airlines, from $252. Users have found that Breeze Airways is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles one-way?

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $136 and $145, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles is generally $294, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $242 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles?

    The most popular layover on flights from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles is Charlotte. Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles flights stop in Atlanta the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or Ovens Auditorium. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and Ovens Auditorium are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola more than any other notable places. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for an average daily rate of $60 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles flights?

    Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Las Vegas least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles 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, Virginia to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Los Angeles. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$179Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$216Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$228Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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