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Cheap flights from Richmond to San Diego from $140

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6:00 am - 1:30 pmRIC-SAN
34h 30m2 stops
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10:52 am - 8:05 pmSAN-RIC
30h 13m1 stop
$288Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
JetBlue Logo
10:59 am - 8:08 pmRIC-SAN
12h 09m1 stop
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9:22 pm - 10:14 amSAN-RIC
9h 52m1 stop
$293JetBlue
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 11:27 pmRIC-SAN
8h 47m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 11:31 amSAN-RIC
10h 21m1 stop
$337Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
5:03 am - 9:09 amRIC-SAN
7h 06m1 stop
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9:26 pm - 9:28 amSAN-RIC
9h 02m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 11:40 pmRIC-SAN
7h 15m1 stop
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9:26 pm - 9:28 amSAN-RIC
9h 02m1 stop
$358American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 14
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 11:55 pmRIC-SAN
9h 50m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 11:04 amSAN-RIC
9h 54m1 stop
$359Delta
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 11:05 pmRIC-SAN
9h 10m1 stop
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9:00 am - 10:10 pmSAN-RIC
10h 10m2 stops
$393Southwest
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 11:10 pmRIC-SAN
10h 20m2 stops
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9:00 am - 10:10 pmSAN-RIC
10h 10m2 stops
$398Southwest
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:41 pmRIC-SAN
13h 16m2 stops
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6:15 am - 4:12 pmSAN-RIC
6h 57m1 stop
$442United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 7:52 pmRIC-SAN
12h 16m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 9:55 amSAN-RIC
12h 08m2 stops
$447United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5

JetBlue flights from Richmond to San Diego

Our best JetBlue deals on Richmond to San Diego flight tickets
JetBlue
Mar 3
RIC10:59 amRichmond Byrd Intl
12h 09m
1 stop
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
Mar 4
SAN9:22 pmSan Diego
9h 52m
1 stop
RIC10:14 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$293
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JetBlue
Nov 7
RIC5:46 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
SAN7:26 pmSan Diego
Nov 16
SAN8:42 pmSan Diego
10h 33m
1 stop
RIC10:15 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$353
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JetBlue
Dec 4
RIC11:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl
11h 35m
1 stop
SAN7:35 pmSan Diego
Dec 7
SAN8:31 pmSan Diego
10h 44m
1 stop
RIC10:15 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$383
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United Airlines flights from Richmond to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Richmond to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 8
RIC1:25 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
13h 16m
2 stops
SAN11:41 pmSan Diego
Oct 14
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
6h 57m
1 stop
RIC4:12 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$442
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United Airlines
Oct 29
RIC10:36 amRichmond Byrd Intl
12h 16m
2 stops
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN6:47 pmSan Diego
12h 08m
2 stops
RIC9:55 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$447
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United Airlines
Oct 18
RIC4:54 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 51m
1 stop
SAN9:45 pmSan Diego
Oct 20
SAN9:20 pmSan Diego
9h 25m
1 stop
RIC9:45 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$459
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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 September 16, 2025.
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RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/8

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

10:52 am-8:05 pm

1 stop30h 13m

$288

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/3

10:59 am-8:08 pm

1 stop12h 09m

San Diego

Wed 3/4

9:22 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

$293

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/8

5:40 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

10:10 pm-11:31 am

1 stop10h 21m

$337

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/9

5:03 am-9:09 am

1 stop7h 06m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

9:26 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 02m

$348

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/10

7:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

9:26 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 02m

$358

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

5:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

10:10 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 54m

$359

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/23

4:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$393

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/23

3:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

9:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$398

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/8

1:25 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops13h 16m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

6:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$442

RichmondSan Diego

RIC - SAN

RICSAN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/29

10:36 am-7:52 pm

2 stops12h 16m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

6:47 pm-9:55 am

2 stops12h 08m

$447

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of September, then departing from Richmond during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $416.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Richmond to San Diego is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $395. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $577. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $461. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $547.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $474 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 $400 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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 September 2025, prices for Richmond to San Diego flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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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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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  • 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 06m.

  • 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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JetBluePriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $208Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,019 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $350Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $391Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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