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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 9:31 am and lands at 3:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:31 am and lands at 3:36 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Los Angeles takes 6h 05m, covering 2,298 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Los Angeles range from $336 to $496, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $406 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $329 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $358 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Richmond to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Richmond to Los Angeles usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

One-stop flights from Richmond to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Richmond to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $135.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Richmond and Los Angeles.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 22m, compared with 7h 28m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 35m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Richmond (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Richmond to Los Angeles flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.