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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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 14, 2024.

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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 November 14, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/218:37 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mBreeze Airways
Thu 11/2812:33 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/14$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 11/214:54 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2810:06 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 11/216:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sun 11/249:25 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/14$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/99:26 amRIC - OAK
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/175:25 amOAK - RIC
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$293
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/96:33 pmRIC - OAK
3 stops41h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/1712:00 pmOAK - RIC
3 stops26h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$308
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sat 12/73:49 pmRIC - SFO
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/911:48 amSFO - RIC
3 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$322
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/35:13 pmRIC - SJC
2 stops43h 22mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/66:58 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops16h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/216:30 amRIC - SFO
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/286:45 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/114:15 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Sat 12/146:35 amSJC - RIC
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/14$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/86:05 amRIC - SFO
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/117:55 amSFO - RIC
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/14$383
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 12/39:09 amRIC - SJC
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/63:56 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/2412:50 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/305:45 amOAK - RIC
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$458

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/5

6:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

11:17 pm-9:51 am

1 stop7h 34m

$208

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/7

6:23 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

10:45 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$228

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/9

9:26 am-9:25 am

2 stops26h 59m

Oakland

Tue 12/17

5:25 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$293

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/24

8:37 am-11:48 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 11/26

12:33 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$305

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/9

6:33 pm-9:25 am

3 stops41h 52m

Oakland

Tue 12/17

12:00 pm-5:17 pm

3 stops26h 17m

$308

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/19

7:50 am-5:40 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Oakland

Wed 1/22

11:05 am-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$312

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/3

5:13 pm-9:35 am

2 stops43h 22m

San Jose

Fri 12/6

6:58 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$328

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/7

8:00 am-7:34 pm

2 stops14h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

11:59 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$338

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/26

8:37 am-11:48 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

10:11 pm-9:30 am

2 stops32h 19m

$349

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/11

4:15 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Jose

Sat 12/14

6:35 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$356

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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, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 November 14, 2024.

When flying from Richmond, Virginia 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 November 14, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and Breeze Airways 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.8

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.8

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.8

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.8

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.8

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
121 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.8

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

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 San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 6 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, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $114 and $188 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area is Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Richmond Byrd Intl - San Jose or Richmond Byrd Intl - Oakland.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $97. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $228 on average our data indicates $256 when flying from Richmond, Virginia 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.

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

    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.

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

    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, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 8 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$154Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$326Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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