Cheap flights from RIC to SFO (Richmond Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RIC to SFO starting at $80 One Way, $176 Round Trip

Prices starting at $176 for return flights and $80 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
RIC
Richmond
SFO
San Francisco
$176 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Richmond to San Francisco, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $176 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
RIC
Richmond
SFO
San Francisco
$241 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from Richmond to San Francisco, returning Thu, Apr 16, priced at $241 found 5 days ago
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
RIC
Richmond
SFO
San Francisco
$256 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Richmond to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $256 found 19 hours ago
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
RIC
Richmond
SFO
San Francisco
$261 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Richmond to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $261 found 19 hours ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
RIC
Richmond
SFO
San Francisco
$276 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Richmond to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $276 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$289 nightly
The price is $323 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$323 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,529 reviews)
Air conditioner makes noise

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,075 reviews)
This is an old property and it shows. The room was well worn out. They don’t provide hotel shuttle services to or from SFO, like they used to do. I shook out the bath mat and a spider came crawling out. I won’t be staying there again.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3 out of 5
401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$136 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,240 reviews)
Go to stay if you're looking for an airport hotel near SFO. Shuttle every 15 min. Clean, modern, and quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$132 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$155 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,445 reviews)
The property was very clean. It is located right next to a cable car stop.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$153 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,932 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$173 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$203 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,351 reviews)
Loved location, kind staff, parking, clean and comfy rooms plus a decent breakfast!

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$117 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$139 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,842 reviews)
One of the nicest boutique hotel I have been to. Location was great and they have plenty of parking. Rooms are clean, lobby was cool. Will definitely book again at this hotel.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$129 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,687 reviews)
Clean, renovated, hotel with convenient location to SFO.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,075 reviews)
This is an old property and it shows. The room was well worn out. They don’t provide hotel shuttle services to or from SFO, like they used to do. I shook out the bath mat and a spider came crawling out. I won’t be staying there again.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$72 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
6/10 (3,370 reviews)
Do not stay here, dirty and dingy.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$54 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$64 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Laundry room was at the hotel

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$129 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,687 reviews)
Clean, renovated, hotel with convenient location to SFO.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$181 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$213 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,492 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$138 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$157 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,991 reviews)
Great visit!

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$153 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,327 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RIC to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RIC Address & GPS
Address:
1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive
Richmond VA, 23250-2400
United States
IATA Code:
RIC
Longitude:
-77.3225
Latitude:
37.506111
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to SFO?
With no nonstop flights currently servicing the route from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to San Francisco Airport, your best option is to go with an airline that offers a single stopover. Rack up those air miles with United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to San Francisco Airport?
The quickest you can fly from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to San Francisco Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes. Slip a few things into your carry-on to keep you out of mischief, like a gripping book or some playing cards.
How many hours flight from Richmond Intl. Airport to SFO?
Typically, the journey from Richmond Intl. Airport to San Francisco Airport takes 7 hours and 48 minutes. If your aim is to be as comfy as possible, consider upgrading your seat using miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Richmond Intl. Airport to San Francisco Airport?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're on your way from RIC to SFO. Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that have nonstop flights on this route.

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