Cheap Flights from San Diego to Richmond
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Richmond
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Richmond? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Richmond vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Richmond for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
SAN - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-23
SAN - RIC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-01
SAN - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
SAN - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-23
SAN - RIC
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $125
2026-12-01
SAN - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 17,500 Pts + $33.5
San Diego to Richmond flight facts
Distance
2,260 mi
3,638 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Norfolk · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights San Diego - Washington · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights Los Angeles - Richmond · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Baltimore · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights San Diego - Raleigh-durham · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Flights San Diego - Greensboro · Greensboro is 174 mi from Richmond
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Richmond
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
SAN - RIC
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
SAN - RIC
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
SAN - RIC
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Richmond depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Richmond.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Richmond.
San Diego and Richmond are about 2,260 miles (3,638 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,260-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Richmond, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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