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$89+ Cheap flights from Virginia to San Francisco (SFO)

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RIC — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Francisco

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$517

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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From Virginia to San Francisco
One-way flight from Virginia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to San Francisco.

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

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:49 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Sat 5/1011:50 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$188
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Thu 4/244:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Mon 5/511:50 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$196
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/241:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Mon 5/56:35 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$198
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/109:35 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$237
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/291:22 pmCHO - SFO
1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/312:21 amSFO - CHO
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$246
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 Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:35 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/108:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$247
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:00 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Tue 5/206:00 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
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 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.
Tue 5/135:38 amORF - SFO
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1912:21 amSFO - ORF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican 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 American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:44 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/1612:21 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$257

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia to San Francisco 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Virginia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 5/2

3:49 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

9:59 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 32m

$188

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/24

1:00 pm-12:33 am

1 stop14h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$198

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

7:31 am-7:44 am

1 stop27h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

9:59 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$221

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 5/29

7:11 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

11:25 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$234

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

9:35 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$237

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 5/29

1:22 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

12:21 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 11m

$246

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 5/14

6:00 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

6:35 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

8:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$247

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

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 17, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to San Francisco, 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 by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Virginia?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Virginia. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on Frontier start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to San Francisco?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Virginia to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $206 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $178.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to San Francisco?

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Virginia 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$144Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$150Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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