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$117+ Cheap flights from Virginia 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Virginia (USVA) 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 December 23, 2024.

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$199
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One-way from

$117
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Tue 1/76:55 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/317:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Tue 1/75:55 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/23$337
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/138:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$338
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:24 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Wed 1/16:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$361
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/711:08 amSFO - RIC
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$398
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Mon 1/612:30 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/306:40 amRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/610:03 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/316:35 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/610:40 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$450
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/254:55 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 50mJetBlue
Tue 1/148:20 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 12/21$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/245:30 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Tue 1/710:50 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/22$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/295:57 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3112:17 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/303:20 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/46:10 amSJC - DCA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$480

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 December 23, 2024.

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RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/4

3:35 pm-8:46 am

2 stops20h 11m

San Jose

Tue 2/11

8:02 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$199

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/18

1:06 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

11:17 pm-9:51 am

1 stop7h 34m

$208

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/3

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$220

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/5

9:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

9:25 pm-9:54 am

1 stop9h 29m

$234

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/3

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

9:53 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$259

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

9:11 am-9:28 pm

2 stops15h 17m

San Jose

Sat 2/1

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$261

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/6

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Jose

Sun 1/12

1:11 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$264

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/30

2:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$265

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Jose

Wed 4/2

5:08 pm-5:34 am

1 stop9h 26m

$270

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

1:40 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop11h 26m

San Jose

Thu 1/30

1:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 02m

$276

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

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 VA to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 December 23, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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 December 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia 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.

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

    This flight path from Virginia 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 Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $117. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia 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 Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 Virginia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$136Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$226Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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