Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Richmond
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Richmond
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Richmond vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–12,500 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 Francisco to Richmond for specific travel dates.
2026-12-07
SFO - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SFO - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
SFO - RIC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
SFO - RIC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
SFO - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-07
SFO - RIC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
San Francisco to Richmond flight facts
Distance
2,443 mi
3,932 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Richmond · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Norfolk · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights San Francisco - Charlottesville VA · Charlottesville VA is 76 mi from Richmond
Flights San Francisco - Washington · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights San Francisco - Baltimore · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights San Francisco - Raleigh-durham · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Richmond
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - RIC
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SFO - RIC
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
SFO - RIC
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Richmond.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Richmond.
San Francisco and Richmond are about 2,443 miles (3,932 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,443-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 30m 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 Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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