San Francisco Bay Area

$89+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$399
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/306:18 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/210:00 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/107:59 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/141:05 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$251
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Wed 5/1412:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/17$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/305:30 amRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Thu 7/1011:45 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/17$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/64:58 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops32h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/99:09 pmOAK - RIC
3 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$291
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/293:11 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 42mSun Country Air
Thu 7/106:19 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop19h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/17$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/175:59 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Sat 5/246:25 amSJC - RIC
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/17$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 8/134:01 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/195:53 amSJC - RIC
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$351
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 6/197:01 pmRIC - SJC
2 stops20h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/241:33 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops28h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/33:00 pmRIC - SFO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Sat 5/101:15 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/3011:43 amRIC - SFO
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:24 amSFO - RIC
3 stops29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 6/61:20 pmRIC - OAK
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Mon 6/95:35 amOAK - RIC
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$431

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Richmond

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

6:18 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

11:05 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$247

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

2:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/10

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$255

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/2

7:59 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

1:10 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$264

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/3

12:32 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$277

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/6

4:58 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Oakland

Mon 6/9

9:09 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops20h 37m

$291

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/15

3:24 pm-8:08 am

1 stop19h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-9:53 am

1 stop6h 54m

$315

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/17

5:59 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Jose

Sat 5/24

6:25 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$335

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/19

5:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Jose

Sat 7/26

11:40 am-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$351

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-5:13 pm

3 stops38h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

3:16 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 34m

$361

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/16

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

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

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $109 and $154, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $117. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $183 on average our data indicates $206 when flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$144Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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