Flights San Diego → Richmond
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Diego to Richmond have a typical range USD 807–1278, median USD 1023. Full range across all 177 offers: USD 725–1603. We found 55% of 177 offers from budget carriers (around USD 980) and 45% from full-service carriers (around USD 1068).
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Best offers by airline: San Diego → Richmond
Based on 177 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Diego → Richmond
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| JetBlue | — | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Diego to Richmond cost?
Based on 177 offers · November 2026
San Diego to Richmond flights ranged from USD 725 to USD 1603 across 177 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 1032 and premium fares around 1559 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 177 offers.
These 177 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 858 and USD 1095
What hidden fees do San Diego to Richmond flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Diego to Richmond routes. The breakdown below is based on 177 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest | 90 | 10% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| AA | 45 | 4% |
| UA | 45 | 4% |
| B6 | 45 | 5% |
| DL | 45 | 3% |
Southwest: base ~USD 737 + fees USD 90 = ~USD 827 total. B6: base ~USD 935 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 980 total.
Southwest's USD 90 ancillary fees narrow the gap with B6's lower-fee model — the USD 198 base difference shrinks to USD 153 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Diego to Richmond?
6 airlines flew San Diego to Richmond in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest), fares ranged USD 771–1098 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 19 | 771–1098 | 827 | 90 (11%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 78 | 752–1043 | 889 | 0 (0%) |
 B6 | 1 | — | 980 | 45 (5%) |
 American Airlines | 45 | 959–1162 | 1068 | 45 (4%) |
 United Airlines | 21 | 940–1267 | 1074 | 45 (4%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 13 | 1293–1603 | 1603 | 45 (3%) |
Where do the best San Diego → Richmond prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Diego to Richmond flights
- Full-service carriers on San Diego–Richmond cost 1.4x more than budget airlines (USD 1248 vs USD 899 median; overall median USD 1023).
- Southwest charges 2.0x more in ancillary fees than DL — USD 90 vs USD 45 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 199 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 827. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Diego to Richmond cost?
- Based on 177 offers analyzed, San Diego to Richmond flights range from USD 725 to USD 1603, with a median price of USD 1023. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Diego to Richmond flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 30 to the base fare on San Diego to Richmond flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Diego to Richmond including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on San Diego to Richmond at USD 827 (median across 19 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Diego–Richmond flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 827. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Diego to Richmond routes?
- San Diego to Richmond has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 725 to USD 1603 across 177 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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