Richmond to San Diego (RIC–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
2,260 mi airlines 0/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 54 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,260 mi 4h 59m nonstop -3h behind 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and SAN, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.

Also explore RIC Routes SAN Routes RIC Live Flights SAN Live Flights RIC Delays SAN Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,632
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric RIC→SAN ORF→SAN DCA→SAN
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 4 7
Flight time 4h 59m 5h 42m 5h 42m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to San Diego flights · Washington (DCA) to San Diego flights · Dulles (IAD) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,260 mi / 3,638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 59m.
Facts

RIC–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,260 mi / 3,638 km
Flight time4h 59m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 59m. The route covers 2,260 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, TUL, SDF, RST, BUR, CHS, CMH, RYY, SBA, SUA, PIT, FCM, JAC, ORF, BDL, IND, BZN, TEB, YYZ, HWD, ORL, DAL, SRQ, JAX, APF, SFO, DCA, PBI, MSY, LAX, ANC, LAS, PHL, DTW, ATL, PHX, BNA, IAD, DEN, ORD, IAH, JFK, MSP, BOS, BWI, FLL, CLT, MIA, MCO, DFW, MDW, EWR, TPA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from SAN to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, DCA and IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RIC to SAN

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to SAN ranges from 4 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,260 miles (3,638 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).