RIC - LAX

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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Overall average: $398
American Airlines
Wed 4/15Mon 4/20
RIC - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$336
Typical prices: $257-$389
Breeze Airways
Thu 5/7Thu 5/14
RIC - LAX • Non-stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
Breeze Airways
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $321 (round-trip)
Nashville (BNA)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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4 weeks
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September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Los Angeles (RIC-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Los Angeles 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Los Angeles

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 8:39 pm
RIC
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LAX
7h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:41 pm - 11:42 am
LAX
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RIC
9h 01m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 9:45 pm
RIC
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LAX
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:08 pm - 10:23 pm
LAX
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RIC
21h 15m
1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
Delta Logo
3:38 pm - 8:30 pm
RIC
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LAX
7h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 12:32 am
LAX
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RIC
7h 02m
1 stop
$277Delta
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 11:29 pm
RIC
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LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:34 pm - 9:59 pm
LAX
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RIC
19h 25m
1 stop
$280Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 12:41 am
RIC
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LAX
7h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:41 pm - 11:42 am
LAX
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RIC
9h 01m
1 stop
$282American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
Breeze Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 10:44 pm
RIC
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LAX
12h 29m
1 stop
Breeze Airways Logo
11:59 pm - 12:15 pm
LAX
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RIC
9h 16m
1 stop
$283Breeze Airways
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 12:41 am
RIC
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LAX
7h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:21 am
LAX
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RIC
7h 21m
1 stop
$285American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
4:58 pm - 12:56 am
RIC
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LAX
10h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:16 pm
LAX
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RIC
7h 16m
1 stop
$287Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:01 pm
RIC
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LAX
14h 01m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 12:15 pm
LAX
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RIC
9h 16m
1 stop
$288Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 11:56 pm
RIC
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LAX
15h 17m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 9:59 pm
LAX
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RIC
26h 34m
3 stops
$289Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Richmond to Los Angeles, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Los Angeles, 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 to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $457 and $433 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $384, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport offer family services?

    Yes. LAX has spacious nursing mothers' rooms that can accommodate more than one nursing mother for breastfeeding or pumping. There are several stations found at Gate 1 at Terminal 1, between Gates 23 and 21B at Terminal 2, near Duty-Free after the security checkpoint in Terminal 5, and near Gate 64B at Terminal 6.

  • Where can I sleep at Los Angeles International Airport?

    At LAX, travelers with long layovers or waiting transfers from the airport can sleep within the airport grounds. There are comfortable armrest-free benches, couches, and chairs located all around the terminals that passengers can sleep on. At Terminals 4 and 7, there are quiet areas that can act as rest zones. Passengers can also book a room at nearby hotels such as Hyatt Regency Hotel that’s only 5min from the airport, Century Boulevard or Sheraton Hotel which offer free 24h shuttle services to and from the airport.

  • Does Richmond International Airport offer accessible services?

    Yes. RIC provides handicapped parking spaces, large automatic doors for easy wheelchair access, designated check-in counters at American Airlines, elevated crosswalks and elevators, free wheelchairs for use within the airport, and special restrooms.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport offer luggage services?

    Yes. SmarteCarte at LAX provides baggage carts for rent at the Arrivals Level of all the terminals and the Check-in Area of TBIT(Terminal B). The company charges around $5 per cart rental. LAX Luggage Storage is open 24 hours and provides luggage storage services outside of LAX. They charge around $10 per item, and a total of around $10 for pick-up from and drop-off at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Los Angeles was $99 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Los Angeles?

    A passport is not required to fly from Richmond to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    Richmond and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Richmond from Richmond Byrd Intl and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $340 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $479 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and LAX 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $318 or less round-trip.
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) is a joint civil-military airport in Virginian served by eight airlines across one main terminal, two concourses Concourses A and B, and two levels. There are plenty of ground transportation options from RIC including rental cars, taxis, hotel shuttles, ride app services, and public bus services. Their stations and pick-up locations are within the airport for maximum convenience for travelers.
  • Treat yourself to spa services after your flight to relieve any kind of muscle tension with a massage or a facial after your flight. Find your way to spas at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) like XpresSpa at Terminal 5, Airside, and the South Concourse at Terminal B, or to Be Relax Spa at the Departures at Terminal 1.
  • Travelers and visitors at RIC with pets or service animals can access services and amenities that cater to the potty needs of their companions. There are a couple of pet relief areas located throughout the airport. Find them between the parking garage and the main terminal and are provided with waste bags and trash receptacles.
  • About 1,797 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Richmond to Los Angeles. However, you can take more environmentally-friendly flights from RIC. The flight from RIC via Delta Airlines with only one stop emits 27% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • While waiting for your flight at RIC, you can use the meeting space and the workstations, and free internet services at the business center found at the Upper-Level connector, landside, just before the security checkpoints. The business center is operational 7 days a week between 5 am and 10 pm.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Los Angeles. 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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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 271 reviews
6.6Food
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.7Crew
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

6.0 GoodJames, Feb 2026
RDU - RSW
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Because of weather and mechanical issues our flight was 4 hours late. The only compensation offered to us was a meal voucher to be used only at Boston Airport and only on the day issued. But by the time it was offered to us all the restaurants were closed, so there was no way to use that offer.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

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