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$109+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$425
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. 16% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 8, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 5/55:15 amRIC - OAK
3 stops39h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/89:09 pmOAK - RIC
2 stops33h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/47:30 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Mon 4/710:40 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/7$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/55:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1211:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$278
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/222:00 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop12h 39mJetBlue
Fri 10/246:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 3/7$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/193:00 pmRIC - OAK
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sun 4/2712:25 pmOAK - RIC
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 6/273:10 pmRIC - OAK
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Sat 7/510:45 pmOAK - RIC
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/6$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 8/122:30 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/1810:10 amSFO - RIC
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 3/265:40 amRIC - SJC
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Wed 4/21:01 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/6$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/265:02 amRIC - SJC
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/29:53 amSJC - RIC
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$349
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/155:30 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop17h 38mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop14h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/7$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 5/296:32 amRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/111:05 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 5/318:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways
Sat 6/2112:24 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/7$391

Find flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 8, 2025.

Fly from

Richmond

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/5

5:15 am-5:35 pm

3 stops39h 20m

Oakland

Thu 5/8

9:09 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 16m

$264

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/28

5:15 am-10:12 am

2 stops31h 57m

San Jose

Fri 5/2

2:04 pm-6:50 pm

3 stops25h 46m

$268

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/4

7:30 am-2:46 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:40 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 18m

$277

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/5

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

11:59 pm-11:14 am

1 stop8h 15m

$278

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/19

3:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Oakland

Sun 4/27

12:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop9h 40m

$322

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/27

3:10 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Oakland

Sat 7/5

10:45 pm-9:01 am

1 stop7h 16m

$328

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/12

2:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

10:10 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$336

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/26

5:40 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 11m

San Jose

Wed 4/2

1:01 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$339

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/5

11:38 am-8:53 pm

2 stops12h 15m

San Jose

Sat 4/12

12:15 pm-12:06 am

2 stops8h 51m

$367

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/15

5:30 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$368

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 $402). 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?

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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

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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 March 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta 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.

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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!

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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!

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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!

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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!

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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!

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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?

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $139 and $139, 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 $133. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $263 on average our data indicates $315 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 $402). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$156Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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