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      Flight deals from Richmond to San Francisco International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $469. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Francisco.$357 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
      San Francisco.$358 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
      San Francisco.$358 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
      San Francisco.$364 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.
      San Francisco.$371 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.
      San Francisco.$421 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.
      San Francisco.$469 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
      San Francisco.$469 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
      San Francisco.$569 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Richmond on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $569, select.
      San Francisco.$570 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Wed, 5 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $570, select.
      San Francisco.$628 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 9 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 9 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $628, select.
      San Francisco.$629 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
      San Francisco.$660 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Richmond on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.
      San Francisco.$664 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Wed, 5 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.
      San Francisco.$689 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $689, select.
      San Francisco.$917 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $917, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San Francisco International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Richmond to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in December.
      Aug
      from $917
      Sep
      from $469
      Oct
      from $421
      Nov
      from $371
      Dec
      from $358
      Jan
      from $660
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      Apr
      from $629
      May
      from $570
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      Direct flights from Richmond to San Francisco International

      Breeze Airways

      Richmond to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Richmond to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

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      Concord

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      San Jose International

      63km from central San Francisco
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      Richmond to San Francisco: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$357
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time6 hrs, 11 mins
      Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
      Average flights per week2

      Finding cheap flights from Richmond to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Richmond to San Francisco International is $357. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      6 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Richmond to San Francisco International.
      Breeze Airways flies direct from Richmond to San Francisco International.
      As of August 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Richmond to San Francisco International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San Francisco International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 11 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

      Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

      • Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

      • San Francisco is three hours behind Richmond and observes the UTC-8 timezone.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your RIC to SFO flight.

      • You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • Breeze Airways has direct flights from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

      • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Breeze Airways.

      • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIC and SFO:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

        • Denver International Airport

        • Washington Dulles Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $174. A return plane ticket right now is $357. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

      • Get cheap tickets from RIC to SFO by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

      • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

      • Save time searching for cheap flights from RIC to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

      Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)

      • RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

      • To reach Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.

      • Taking an early flight from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RIC:

      Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

      • Before locking in your flight from Richmond Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

      • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

      • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

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