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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 12:36 pm and lands at 5:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:36 pm and lands at 5:46 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 10m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Richmond takes 5h 10m, covering 2,442 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 San Francisco to Richmond range from $361 to $583, with an average of $434 over the past 12 months. Anything below $361 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $434 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $372 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Francisco to Richmond. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $509, a difference of $143.

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 San Francisco and Richmond.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 8h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Richmond 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.