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$65+ Cheap flights from Virginia to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Virginia (USVA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)
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 January 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/83:38 pmORF - SFO
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Mon 4/1411:58 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop11h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/201:06 pmCHO - SFO
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/2510:00 pmSFO - CHO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/218:20 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/247:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$235
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/36:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Wed 3/128:40 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$252
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/21:01 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/278:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$254
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 3/55:18 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/126:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/247:00 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:06 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1812:35 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/204:59 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/57:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/35:54 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop29h 53mFrontier
Mon 4/710:28 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$258
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/510:30 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/181:52 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/2510:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$262

Find flights from Virginia to San Francisco within your budget

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 January 20, 2025.

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NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Tue 4/8

3:38 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

11:58 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$210

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 3/20

1:06 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop9h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

10:00 pm-8:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

$235

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/21

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

10:40 pm-9:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

$235

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/20

7:05 pm-12:36 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

8:08 am-9:53 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$240

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

9:13 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops22h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

3:30 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/3

6:00 pm-12:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:40 am-4:53 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/2

1:01 pm-12:09 am

1 stop14h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

8:20 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

5:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

12:35 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

4:59 pm-1:01 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/5

6:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Virginia with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to San Francisco

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

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 $405). 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
143 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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. 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?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. American Airlines flights start at $100 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $139 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco or Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from Virginia to San Francisco.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $340 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $192 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $209.

  • 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 $405). 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 7 airlines flying from Virginia to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Virginia to San Francisco. 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$149Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$226Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$234Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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