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Cheap flights from Richmond to San Diego from $128

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to San Diego departing on 9/28. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:00 pm - 10:05 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:35 am - 7:15 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$288Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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4:25 pm - 11:30 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
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6:35 am - 7:15 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$293Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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8:25 am - 6:19 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
12h 54m1 stop San Francisco
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4:54 pm - 4:56 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
21h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$295Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 1
Delta Logo
12:17 pm - 8:28 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
11h 11m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:15 am - 4:10 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$297Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:05 am - 1:18 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:10 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$297Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:47 am - 12:34 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:30 am - 7:41 pmSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$304American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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8:25 am - 6:19 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
12h 54m1 stop San Francisco
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4:54 pm - 8:13 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
36h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Tampa
$307Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:40 am - 11:17 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:45 pm - 9:56 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$311United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 5:29 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:46 pm - 11:57 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
10h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$314American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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4:55 pm - 9:25 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAN San Diego
7h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:45 pm - 9:54 amSAN  San Diego-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$316United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11

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Southwest flights from Richmond to San Diego

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Southwest
Sep 11
RIC6:00 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 05m
1 stop
SAN10:05 pmSan Diego
Sep 14
SAN6:35 amSan Diego
9h 40m
1 stop
RIC7:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$288
Southwest
Sep 11
RIC4:25 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
10h 05m
2 stops
SAN11:30 pmSan Diego
Sep 14
SAN6:35 amSan Diego
9h 40m
1 stop
RIC7:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$293
Southwest
Sep 11
RIC4:25 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
10h 05m
2 stops
SAN11:30 pmSan Diego
Sep 14
SAN9:00 pmSan Diego
9h 50m
2 stops
RIC9:50 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$298

Delta flights from Richmond to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Richmond to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
Jan 26
RIC7:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl
9h 08m
1 stop
SAN1:08 pmSan Diego
Feb 2
SAN10:55 amSan Diego
6h 42m
1 stop
RIC8:37 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$297
Delta
Jan 25
RIC5:00 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 52m
1 stop
SAN9:52 pmSan Diego
Feb 3
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
9h 37m
1 stop
RIC8:37 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$307
Delta
Sep 6
RIC5:00 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
SAN11:00 pmSan Diego
Sep 11
SAN10:56 amSan Diego
9h 37m
1 stop
RIC11:33 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$311

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 12, 2026.
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RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/11

6:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

6:35 am-7:15 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$288

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/11

4:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

6:35 am-7:15 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$293

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/26

8:25 am-6:19 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San Diego

Thu 10/1

4:54 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$295

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/22

12:17 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop11h 11m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$297

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/26

6:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$297

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

7:47 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Diego

Sat 11/7

7:30 am-7:41 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$304

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/26

8:25 am-6:19 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San Diego

Tue 9/29

4:54 pm-8:13 am

2 stops36h 19m

$307

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/6

6:40 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 37m

San Diego

Fri 9/11

9:45 pm-9:56 am

1 stop9h 11m

$311

RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/11

12:37 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

10:46 pm-11:57 am

1 stop10h 11m

$314
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RichmondSan Diego

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SAN San Diego

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/6

4:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Fri 9/11

9:45 pm-9:54 am

2 stops9h 09m

$316

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Richmond to San Diego

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Richmond and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $310 to $607.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $288.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of October, then departing from Richmond during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $427.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Richmond when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $503 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Richmond for as low as $386 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Richmond to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Richmond to San Diego flight.

How have Richmond to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Richmond to San Diego flights are approximately 24% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Richmond to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Richmond to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Richmond to San Diego (RIC to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

7h 09m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Richmond to San Diego takes 7h 09m
There are no direct flights from Richmond to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Richmond to San Diego.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Richmond to San Diego

  • How far is Richmond Byrd Intl to San Diego by plane?

    There are 2250.7 mi between Richmond Byrd Intl and San Diego. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 7h 09m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San Diego Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Richmond to San Diego?

Best airlines flying from Richmond to San Diego

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FrontierPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,701 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $283Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,035 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,115 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,505 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,915 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $366Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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