Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Richmond (SFO - RIC)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Richmond and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Richmond is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$298	Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Sat, May 16 — Sat, May 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond is currently $298
Last-minute weekend getaway	$465	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Richmond is currently $465
Cheapest business class flights	$503	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond is currently $503

Fastest flight	5 hr 22 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Richmond takes 5 hr 22 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Wed, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Richmond is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $230–395
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–580

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Richmond

United

from $341

Typical price: $320–660

718 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RIC Every day
American

from $341

Typical price: $290–640

379 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RIC Every day
Delta

from $341

Typical price: $335–760

334 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RIC Every day
Southwest

from $341

Typical price: $350–660

142 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RIC Every day
Breeze

Nonstop

from $298

Typical price: $235–850

2 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - RIC Every Wed, Sat

2 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RIC Every Thu, Fri
JetBlue

from $544

Typical price: $415–1,050

29 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RIC Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Richmond

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 14 min 6 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 1 hr 44 min 93 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 2 hr 13 min 97 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 2 hr 27 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Richmond

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Richmond are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $230 to $395.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 14.
The cheapest Breeze flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $298, flying from May 16 to May 23.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $544, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

5 hr 22 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Richmond.

Most visitors arrive during the late spring and hot summer (Apr–Sept) and also the fall (Oct–Nov) when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Winters (Dec–Mar) are usually cold. Major festivals include Independence Day (Jul 4), the State Fair of Virginia (Sep/Oct) in nearby Caroline County and the Richmond Folk Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Richmond.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Richmond really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Richmond.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 2 nonstop flights and 2 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 718 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Richmond are:

American offers 379 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
Delta offers 334 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
Southwest offers 142 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
JetBlue offers 29 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Richmond.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $341, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 14.
The cheapest Breeze flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $298, flying from May 16 to May 23.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Richmond is $544, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.

Breeze flies direct from San Francisco to Richmond.

There are 2 Breeze direct flights from San Francisco to Richmond per week. Flights are available on Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Richmond at price $465 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Breeze flies direct from San Francisco to Richmond.

There are 2 Breeze direct flights from San Francisco to Richmond per week. Flights are available on Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from San Francisco to Richmond are only available on Wednesday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Richmond start at $298 from Sat, May 16 to Sat, May 23 with Breeze.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Richmond, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Richmond start at $503 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Richmond start at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Richmond, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Richmond starts at $465 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Richmond at price $465 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Richmond, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.