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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $378-$597
American Airlines
Sun 10/14Sun 10/21
SAN - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$139
Typical prices: $211-$371
Southwest
Sat 10/27
SAN - RIC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Richmond. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 36% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $249 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Richmond (SAN-RIC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Richmond

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 11:05 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:10 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$267American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:10 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 10:05 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$267Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 6
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:00 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 11:10 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$267Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:09 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 49m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 6:57 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 52m1 stop Philadelphia
$285American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
10:05 pm - 11:39 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
10h 34m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 1:08 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$297Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 3:59 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:54 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$297Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 11:15 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 54m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:56 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$336United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Jan 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:51 pm - 8:46 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
21h 55m1 stop San Francisco
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 2:14 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
8h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$349Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 3:05 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
22h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 6:38 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
13h 13m1 stop San Francisco
$350Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 9:56 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
12h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 8:08 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
12h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$387United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Richmond flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Diego to Richmond with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Richmond?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Richmond start at $267. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $378 to $597. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $267 on American Airlines.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Richmond, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 42% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Richmond at $294 round-trip.
•September ($584) and June ($530) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 98% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Diego to Richmond the cheapest?

Flights from San Diego to Richmond are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for San Diego to Richmond flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Richmond

When to book flights from San Diego to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Diego to Richmond flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Richmond?

    Flights from San Diego to Richmond usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Richmond?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Richmond.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Richmond pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Diego to Richmond most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Richmond?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the San Diego to Richmond route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $650, a difference of $258. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

    Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Diego to Richmond flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 68% above the route average of $457. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from San Diego to Richmond?

    A nonstop flight from San Diego to Richmond takes 0h 00m, covering 2,259 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from San Diego to Richmond changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $2,287. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Diego to Richmond looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Diego to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Richmond?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 32m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between San Diego and Richmond?

    Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Richmond flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Diego to Richmond range from $378 to $597, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Diego to Richmond flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $392 - about $258 less than Sunday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Richmond trip for October. Fares historically average $294 round-trip in that month - typically $290 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
    - Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
    - Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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