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$91+ 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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Francisco

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$91
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$496

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 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 February 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 February 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2911:37 amORF - SFO
1 stop14h 15mFrontier
Mon 4/711:58 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$150
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2111:58 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/11:03 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Fri 3/76:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/254:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Mon 4/2811:38 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$246
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:20 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Thu 3/66:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$269
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/299:10 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$272
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 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 2/20$273
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 12mJetBlue
Tue 9/308:47 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:40 pmCHO - SFO
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - CHO
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/20$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:21 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Sat 5/36:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/21$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/255:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/18:25 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277

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 February 21, 2025.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sat 3/29

11:37 am-10:52 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

11:58 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$150

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

11:58 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$244

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/25

4:03 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

11:38 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$246

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

1:03 pm-12:43 am

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$246

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/20

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$249

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:20 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$269

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

9:10 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$272

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

$273

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

5:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$275

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 3/20

5:40 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$277

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to San Francisco

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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 $403). 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 February 21, 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 February 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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?

  • 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 $91. JetBlue flights start at $118 while deals on Delta start at $132 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 $330 for a flight from Virginia to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $207.

  • 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 $403). 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
FrontierCheapest$150Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$168Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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