Direct (nonstop) flights from Richmond to San Francisco

0 airlines fly nonstop from Richmond International (RIC) to San Francisco International (SFO). It's 2,449 miles (3,942 km), about 6h 1m in the air. Operated by .

RIC
Richmond International
🇺🇸 Richmond, USA
SFO
San Francisco International
🇺🇸 San Francisco, USA
Flight Time
6h 1m
Distance
2,449 mi
3,942 km
CO₂/pax
414 kg
−41 kg vs. layover
Airlines
0
Time Diff
-3h

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Richmond to San Francisco with one stop · direct emits 414 kg CO₂ per passenger

RIC MDW (Chicago) SFO
Leg 1: 2h (628 mi) Leg 2: 4h 35m (1,855 mi) Total: ~6h 35m 🍃 455 kg CO₂ (+10% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RIC → MDW
2h · 628 mi
View RIC to MDW flights →
Leg 2
MDW → SFO
4h 35m · 1,855 mi
View MDW to SFO flights →
RIC DEN (Denver) SFO
Leg 1: 4h (1,481 mi) Leg 2: 2h 46m (967 mi) Total: ~6h 46m 🍃 438 kg CO₂ (+6% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RIC → DEN
4h · 1,481 mi
View RIC to DEN flights →
Leg 2
DEN → SFO
2h 46m · 967 mi
View DEN to SFO flights →
RIC BNA (Nashville) SFO
Leg 1: 1h 50m (526 mi) Leg 2: 4h 57m (1,969 mi) Total: ~6h 47m 🍃 455 kg CO₂ (+10% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RIC → BNA
1h 50m · 526 mi
View RIC to BNA flights →
Leg 2
BNA → SFO
4h 57m · 1,969 mi
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RIC BWI (Baltimore) SFO
Leg 1: 55m (121 mi) Leg 2: 6h (2,458 mi) Total: ~6h 55m 🍃 462 kg CO₂ (+12% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RIC → BWI
55m · 121 mi
View RIC to BWI flights →
Leg 2
BWI → SFO
6h · 2,458 mi
View BWI to SFO flights →
RIC IAD (Dulles) SFO
Leg 1: 1h 3m (99 mi) Leg 2: 5h 55m (2,420 mi) Total: ~6h 58m 🍃 452 kg CO₂ (+9% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RIC → IAD
1h 3m · 99 mi
View RIC to IAD flights →
Leg 2
IAD → SFO
5h 55m · 2,420 mi
View IAD to SFO flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Richmond to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Richmond (RIC) to San Francisco (SFO) takes approximately 6 hours and 1 minutes. The distance is 2,449 miles (3,942 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Richmond to San Francisco?

0 airlines: .

Is there a nonstop flight from Richmond to San Francisco?

Yes. 0 airlines: .

How far is Richmond from San Francisco?

The flight distance from Richmond to San Francisco is 2,449 miles (3,942 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Los Angeles.

What type of aircraft flies from Richmond to San Francisco?

At 6h 1m, this route typically uses wide-body aircraft — Boeing 777, 787, or Airbus A330/A350. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Richmond to San Francisco?

Roughly 414 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 2,070 km.

Is the return flight from San Francisco to Richmond also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond to San Francisco?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Richmond International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.