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$77 Find cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:30 am - 7:17 pmRIC-SAN
15h 47m1 stop
8:14 am - 11:46 amSAN-RIC
24h 32m3 stops
$166Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
6:30 am - 7:17 pmRIC-SAN
15h 47m1 stop
9:36 pm - 5:10 amSAN-RIC
28h 34m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
6:30 am - 5:02 pmRIC-SAN
13h 32m1 stop
8:59 am - 8:17 pmSAN-RIC
32h 18m2 stops
$191Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
5:00 am - 10:49 amRIC-SAN
8h 49m1 stop
10:52 pm - 11:23 amSAN-RIC
9h 31m1 stop
$318American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 2
6:13 pm - 10:42 pmRIC-SAN
7h 29m1 stop
10:52 pm - 11:23 amSAN-RIC
9h 31m1 stop
$351American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 2
5:52 pm - 11:37 pmRIC-SAN
8h 45m1 stop
11:25 am - 11:07 pmSAN-RIC
8h 42m1 stop
$383Delta
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Tue, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 31
5:59 pm - 11:15 pmRIC-SAN
8h 16m1 stop
11:00 pm - 8:53 amSAN-RIC
6h 53m1 stop
$386Delta
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Thu, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 14
10:06 am - 7:20 pmRIC-SAN
12h 14m1 stop
8:25 pm - 7:49 amSAN-RIC
8h 24m1 stop
$387JetBlue
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Thu, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 27
6:00 am - 11:49 amRIC-SAN
8h 49m1 stop
4:04 pm - 9:05 amSAN-RIC
14h 01m2 stops
$445United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 29
6:15 am - 11:16 amRIC-SAN
8h 01m1 stop
6:15 am - 11:24 pmSAN-RIC
14h 09m2 stops
$451United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 2

Flights from Richmond to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Richmond, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego is October, where tickets cost $419 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $562 and $505 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Richmond to San Diego found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $77. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $166 and American Airlines from $318.

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June

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When to book flights from Richmond to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to San Diego

  • On which airline can I travel without being stuck in the middle seat?

    We recommend avoiding the middle seat when flying solo from RIC to SAN. Breeze Airways flies you in Embraer jet aircraft, with seats laid out in a 2-2 arrangement (two seats on each side of the aisle), so no seats are in the middle.

  • Which is the most family-friendly airline on this route?

    Frontier Airlines allows infants (less than 2 years old) to fly for free on their parent’s lap. They also have a ‘Kids Fly Free’ program for children between 2 and 14 years. Also, save for your family travel with their club membership for nine people on your booking. Various games and collectible trading cards will keep your kids busy on board.

  • Can I fly with a large breed dog?

    Most airlines only accept small pets from 8 weeks old and service animals in the cabin, but American Airlines allows active US military personnel to travel with large dog breeds. As a military service member, you must be on an official order for your large breed dog to be checked as baggage. Your dog should be in a special crate.

  • How can I expedite my security checks at Richmond International Airport (RIC)?

    Airlines like United work with the government to help passengers move through the airport gates faster with programs such as TSA PreCheck, Mobile Passport Control (MPC), and Global Entry. Considering RIC is a busy airport with only two security checkpoints, so we recommend the TSA PreCheck option, which grants you a Known Traveler Number to access a shorter screening lane. You don’t have to remove your belts, shoes, or laptops from briefcases.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to San Diego was $77 for a one-way ticket and $166 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and San Diego?

    A passport is not required to fly from Richmond to San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from Richmond Byrd Intl. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to San Diego?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to San Diego.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to San Diego, Delta or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to San Diego are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $533 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RIC to San Diego

  • Flights from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) have at least one layover – Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) being the most popular on Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Frontier. United and American Airlines stop at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Sun Country Air changes planes twice – once at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and once at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • The flight upgrade system of Spirit Airlines uses a pay-as-you-go model. To upgrade to a larger seat or Big Front Seat, you must buy extra personalized services before your flight. If you are a frequent flyer with an elite status (Gold or Silver), you are eligible for a free upgrade to the exit row. As a Gold member, select a free exit seat when booking, but as a Silver member, wait until three hours before departure (subject to availability).
  • Take note of Southwest Airlines’ unconventional boarding process: first-come, first-serve. Arrive at the check-in with your group on time to sit together without additional costs. Your boarding slot depends on your check-in time, which you can do online no later than 24 hours before departure. However, A-List members and EarlyBird Check-In subscribers are automatically assigned a seat 36 hours before the flight.
  • When unsure about your flight date and time, we recommend buying a changeable or refundable airfare. JetBlue excels in offering budget-friendly flight options on the route RIC-SAN. Most of their fare tiers (Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, and Mint) allow you to change or cancel flights at no extra fee, except for the Blue Basic.
  • When taking the route RIC-MSP-LAS-SAN on a Sun Country Air, you can relax at the Escape Lounge inside the Lindbergh Terminal 1 of MSP airport (between concourses E and F post-security). Use your Amex Platinum card for free access.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10838 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

Business class is great. New airplane, very comfortable, better than some of the major airlines I am used to

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Terrible. I hate flying with AA. There is always a high level of stress felt when I fly with them.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

My first flight was delayed so late that I would have missed my connection. I had to cancel the flight and reschedule for the next morning. I took over half an hour to retrieve my luggage. I already paid $30 for checked in luggage for the flight I didn't take. When I checked in for my new flight on app I paid another $30. I went to the kiosk for my luggage tags and was charged $40. (My baggage didn't make it on the connecting flight but was delivered at 10:00 that night.) Later that day I requested a refund of the baggage fees. I received an email stating my refund was complete in the amount of $234.62. I didn't realize that meant my return flight was canceled until I tried to check in at the counter. They had refunded the wrong thing. It costed me $381.10 to book a new flight home. Overall a fiasco. At least my baggage made it home with me.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
20h 23mRIC-SAN
$77
5/31Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 32mRIC-SAN
$91
6/1Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 55mRIC-SAN
$102
6/11Tue
1 stopJetBlue
10h 04mRIC-SAN
$157
5/30Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 12mRIC-SAN
$159
5/28Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 52mRIC-SAN
$160
7/5Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 14mRIC-SAN
$193
6/6Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 04mRIC-SAN
$203
5/28Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 21mRIC-SAN
$394
6/10Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 27mRIC-SAN
$468

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stop
25h 55mRIC-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stop
6h 32mSAN-RIC
$455
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
31h 07mRIC-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 32mSAN-RIC
$478
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 19mRIC-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 17mSAN-RIC
$529
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 19mRIC-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 15mSAN-RIC
$684
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 19mRIC-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
33h 01mSAN-RIC
$770

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