How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco flight route?

This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 5 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 flying from Richmond to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($243), American Airlines ($247), and United Airlines ($251) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Richmond to San Francisco for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $126 and $138 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $245, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $198.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco are American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Most of the time, Richmond to San Francisco flights that have layovers will stop in Charlotte.

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

Flights departing from Richmond and landing in San Francisco layover in Atlanta least frequently.

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

Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Those on a layover in Charlotte in need of a rental car can book one at Charlotte Douglas for about $52.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco?

Users have found that booking a flight from Richmond to San Francisco at least 57 days early can save you up to 70% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Richmond to San Francisco for as little as $340 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $380 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San Francisco?

January can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Richmond with a flight ticket averaging about $380. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $228. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Francisco 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 Richmond-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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.

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco

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Round-trip from	$243 (CheapOair)
One-way from	$89 (CheapOair)
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Average price	$388
Good one-way deal	$206 or less

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Wed 4/308:30 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways

Sat 5/312:24 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways

Deal found 4/9

$243

Wed 5/216:18 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$247

Sat 5/107:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/179:10 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$251

Thu 5/812:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 49mJetBlue

Thu 5/1511:13 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 4/9

$255

Wed 6/43:51 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 07mDelta

Tue 6/105:50 amSFO - RIC

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Sun 6/153:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 29mSun Country Air

Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 54mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/10

$289

Wed 7/162:55 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Tue 7/226:35 amSFO - RIC

2 stops13h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$306

Sat 5/103:48 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/1712:24 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$337

Sat 7/193:43 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 23mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/2611:55 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$565

Best flights from Richmond to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Wed 4/308:30 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways

Sat 5/312:24 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways

Deal found 4/9

$243

Wed 5/216:18 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$247

Sat 5/107:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/179:10 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$251

Thu 5/812:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 49mJetBlue

Thu 5/1511:13 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 4/9

$255

Wed 6/43:51 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 07mDelta

Tue 6/105:50 amSFO - RIC

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Sun 6/153:24 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 29mSun Country Air

Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 54mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/10

$289

Wed 7/162:55 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Tue 7/226:35 amSFO - RIC

2 stops13h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$306

Sat 5/103:48 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/1712:24 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$337

Sat 7/193:43 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 23mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/2611:55 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$565

Last-minute flights from Richmond to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 4/1712:38 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 37mDelta

Sun 4/206:00 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Deal found 4/9

$378

Fri 4/186:15 amRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/257:05 amSFO - RIC

2 stops13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$711

Sat 4/196:45 amRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/2312:21 amSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$335

Sat 4/193:00 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Sat 4/261:15 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$431

Sat 4/197:36 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/246:00 pmSFO - RIC

3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$890

Tue 4/228:10 amRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

Sat 5/101:15 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$357

Wed 4/308:30 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mBreeze Airways

Sat 5/312:24 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 17mBreeze Airways

Deal found 4/9

$243

Thu 5/812:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 49mJetBlue

Thu 5/1511:13 amSFO - RIC

1 stop8h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 4/9

$255

Fri 5/912:42 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 27mDelta

Mon 5/1210:59 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop9h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Sat 5/107:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/179:10 pmSFO - RIC

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$251

Sat 5/103:48 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/1712:24 pmSFO - RIC

Nonstop5h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$337

Wed 5/216:18 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - RIC

1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$247

One-way flights from Richmond to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Sat 9/138:30 amRIC - SFO

Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways

Deal found 4/10

$89

Sat 8/164:01 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$126

Thu 5/11:27 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop9h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 4/10

$138

Thu 6/54:59 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop11h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$139

Thu 6/121:05 pmRIC - SFO

1 stop12h 45mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/10

$158

Tue 7/222:55 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops11h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$192

Fri 5/96:38 pmRIC - SFO

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$208

Wed 5/286:30 amRIC - SFO

2 stops14h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$281

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RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/30

8:30 am-11:39 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$243

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/21

6:18 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-10:08 am

1 stop6h 47m

$247

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/10

7:59 pm-1:12 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

9:10 pm-9:37 am

1 stop9h 27m

$251

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/8

12:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop11h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:13 am-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$255

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

3:51 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

5:50 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$277

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/15

3:24 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-9:53 am

1 stop6h 54m

$289

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/16

2:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$306

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/10

3:48 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:24 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$337

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/19

3:43 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 7/26

11:55 am-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$565

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/13

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$89

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Richmond-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Francisco 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 Richmond-San Francisco 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 Richmond to San Francisco

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Estimated round-trip price

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

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

The best time to book flights from Richmond to San Francisco is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco 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 SFO?

When flying from Richmond to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Richmond to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

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!

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

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!

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

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!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

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!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,911 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

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!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

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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How popular is this Richmond to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 5 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 flying from Richmond to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($243), American Airlines ($247), and United Airlines ($251) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Richmond to San Francisco for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to San Francisco one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $126 and $138 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $245, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $198.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to San Francisco?
Most of the time, Richmond to San Francisco flights that have layovers will stop in Charlotte.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?
Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Those on a layover in Charlotte in need of a rental car can book one at Charlotte Douglas for about $52.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to San Francisco flights?
Flights departing from Richmond and landing in San Francisco layover in Atlanta least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco 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?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$148	Average$311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$213	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$228	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$233	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$234	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$308	Average$505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$89+ Cheap flights from Richmond to San Francisco (RIC - SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

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Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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