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$117+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Richmond (SFO - RIC)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIC
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from San Francisco to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond (RIC). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$213
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Delta)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Richmond Byrd Intl flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/139:30 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Mon 12/165:35 amRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/19$234
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 12/312:17 amSFO - RIC
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1010:54 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$290
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:05 amSFO - RIC
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/108:00 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$338
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:25 amSFO - RIC
2 stops13h 00mSouthwest
Sat 12/147:30 amRIC - SFO
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$428
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/177:40 amSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 45mJetBlue
Wed 12/256:30 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$466
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:00 pmSFO - RIC
3 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/186:22 pmRIC - SFO
3 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$518
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:33 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Tue 12/318:37 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/19$565

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San Francisco

Tue 1/7

11:17 pm-9:51 am

1 stop7h 34m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/21

8:28 am-4:11 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$213

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

10:00 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/18

12:41 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$228

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

11:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/19

11:15 am-7:29 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$234

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

7:00 am-7:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/21

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$333

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

6:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/3

11:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$377

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

6:00 pm-9:36 pm

3 stops24h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/18

6:22 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops25h 51m

$518

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Thu 12/26

12:33 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/31

8:37 am-11:48 am

Nonstop6h 11m

$565

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

12:38 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 57m

$117

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Wed 11/27

12:17 am-10:08 am

1 stop6h 51m

$154

San FranciscoRichmond

SFO - RIC

SFORIC

San Francisco

Tue 12/24

6:35 pm-9:42 am

2 stops12h 07m

$169

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Richmond in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Richmond, Virginia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Richmond, Virginia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Richmond, Virginia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Richmond, Virginia 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 San Francisco-Richmond, Virginia 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 San Francisco to Richmond

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Richmond

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

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

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia. 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 San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia (average of $279). Flying from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 SFO to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Richmond. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond, Virginia ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond, Virginia when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, Virginia, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Richmond, such as Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.2
Very good
123 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

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 San Francisco to Richmond. 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 San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia flight route?

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

    American Airlines, at $213, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $154 and $169, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia? While on average our users pay $222, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $93. The most popular route (San Francisco - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $228.

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

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

    Charlotte travelers tend to visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and Ovens Auditorium more than anywhere else. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and Ovens Auditorium are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can book a car rental at Charlotte Douglas for about $52 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Richmond 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 San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia (average of $279). Flying from San Francisco to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 San Francisco to Richmond

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$154Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$316Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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