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$109+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$480 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 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. 7% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 6/77:30 pmORF - SFO
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/115:42 amSFO - ORF
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$217
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/26:00 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 05mJetBlue
Sat 5/106:00 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$250
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/137:42 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop20h 58mFrontier
Thu 4/177:47 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$258
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Thu 4/2412:06 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2810:07 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$262
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/86:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Tue 5/138:42 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$263
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/301:27 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 30mJetBlue
Sun 5/116:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/86:15 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/139:25 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/301:30 pmCHO - SFO
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Sun 5/1110:59 pmSFO - CHO
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/27$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/254:59 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Fri 5/29:00 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop10h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/28$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/243:07 pmORF - SFO
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Mon 4/2810:59 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/27$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/98:01 amIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Wed 5/1411:45 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/244:54 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/212:21 amSFO - RIC
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$278

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sat 6/7

7:30 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

5:42 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$217

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 5/2

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$250

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/13

7:42 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 58m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

7:47 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$258

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/24

12:06 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

10:07 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 04m

$262

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:42 pm-8:59 am

1 stop9h 17m

$263

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/30

1:27 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$266

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-9:20 am

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

9:25 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$269

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 4/30

1:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

10:59 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 36m

$277

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/25

4:59 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

9:00 pm-10:44 am

1 stop10h 44m

$277

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 4/24

3:07 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

10:59 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$277

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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 $398). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest 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.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

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

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. Southwest flights start at $114 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $135 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 $362 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $252.

  • 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 $398). 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$152Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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