Journey information
Overview: Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $142 (€113) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2280 miles (3670 km) distance in 7h 28m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2280 miles (3670 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€113) |
Flights per day 46 |
Fastest flight 7h 28m |
Cheapest month November |
First flight 00:10 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$235
Average price
$428
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
3670 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $428 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $235.
Of the 3 flights that leave Richmond, VA for Los Angeles, CA onSun, Mar 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 01 the direct flights cover the 3670 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 7 h 28 m .
On Sun, Mar 01 the longest flights will take 12 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $142. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $142, and a train costs an average of $307.
Distance: 2280 miles (3670 km)
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Live departures
Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA4192 · UA2692 | 11:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h47 | 7:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4192 · UA2692 | 11:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 14h41 | 1:41 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1933+ AA4001 | 11:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h05 | 8:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA861+ AA4001 | 11:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h11 | 10:11 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5398 · UA469 | 11:03 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h42 | 7:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5398 · UA1383 | 11:03 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h24 | 7:27 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5398 · UA2460 | 11:03 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h23 | 10:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5398 · UA2319 | 11:03 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h08 | 10:11 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA760 · AA1135 | 11:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h53 | 10:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3638 · UA530 | 11:25 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h32 | 7:57 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3638 · UA1304 | 11:25 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h23 | 7:48 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3638 · UA2488 | 11:25 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h19 | 9:44 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2204 · AA2755 | 11:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h37 | 8:07 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA1999 · UA1321 | 11:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h44 | 11:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4503 · UA1734 | 11:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h03 | 7:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2204 · AA2776 | 11:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h44 | 11:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2204 · AA1526 | 11:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h39 | 9:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2204 · AA2900 | 11:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 12h29 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6132+ AA2408 | 12:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 9h48 | 9:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6132+ AA824 | 12:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h27 | 8:29 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA430 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h33 | 8:43 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA1013 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h53 | 9:03 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA2064 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 12h24 | 1:34 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA1252 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h15 | 11:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA1195 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 12h34 | 1:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA1320 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h10 | 9:20 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA2154 | 1:10 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h52 | 9:02 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
AA5830+ AA2408 | 1:20 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h30 | 9:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2014 · AA1135 | 2:07 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h01 | 10:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2014 · AA2305 | 2:07 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h02 | 1:09 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4493 · UA1321 | 2:15 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h59 | 11:14 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4493 · UA1847 | 2:15 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h18 | 1:33 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4493 · UA2120 · UA2411 | 2:15 PM Richmond International Airport | 14h39 | 4:54 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA4493 · UA2120 · UA1221 | 2:15 PM Richmond International Airport | 14h35 | 4:50 AM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5822+ AA713 | 3:03 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h31 | 1:34 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4504+ AA2998 | 3:18 PM Richmond International Airport | 12h03 | 3:21 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4504+ AA2767 | 3:18 PM Richmond International Airport | 9h27 | 12:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3583 · UA1363 | 3:28 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h07 | 11:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3583 · UA1317 | 3:28 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h29 | 2:57 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6134+ AA2004 | 6:37 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h38 | 6:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3559 · UA2238 | 7:35 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h54 | 4:29 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2998+ AA4282 | 7:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h41 | 3:21 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3295+ AA4282 | 7:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h19 | 6:59 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4328 · UA1027 | 7:55 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h20 | 6:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4328 · UA2276 | 7:55 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h46 | 4:41 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1915 · AA2777 | 8:33 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h17 | 4:50 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1915 · AA1608 | 8:33 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h14 | 6:47 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5090+ AA2737 | 9:05 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h41 | 4:46 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5090+ AA2023 | 9:05 PM Richmond International Airport | 9h39 | 6:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6231 · UA1563 | 9:30 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h29 | 5:59 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6231 · UA434 | 9:30 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h00 | 7:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6231 · UA1545 | 9:30 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h15 | 5:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3089 · AA1791 | 10:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h55 | 8:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3089 · AA2023 | 10:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h42 | 6:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, March 1 | |||||
AA2054 · AA1791 | 1:11 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h46 | 8:57 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61182 · B6287 | 1:26 AM Richmond International Airport | 16h22 | 5:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Academy Awards, annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
- LA County Fair, a large fair featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- Hollywood Bowl Concerts, summer concert series held at the iconic outdoor venue
- Rose Parade, New Year's Day parade showcasing elaborate flower-covered floats.
- Memorial Day, long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer with beach activities
- Independence Day, celebrations with fireworks and barbecues
- Labor Day, a holiday that offers a chance to enjoy the last days of summer before fall
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive meals in pleasant weather.
popular airports
Popular airports from Richmond, VA to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in concourses, Hudson News.
- Parking available, short-term approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour, long-term approximately 13.1€ ($14) per day.
- Restaurants in concourses, American and fast food
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel.
- No showers available.
- Lounge available, Club Lounge in Concourse A.
- Lost and Found in main terminal.
- Car rental services available, Avis and Hertz onsite
- Bus Route 56, RIC Airport Stop, 11 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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