Flights to Richmond
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Richmond is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 35 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 74 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 26 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 48 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 26 km (16 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 35 km (22 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 74 km (46 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 26 km (16 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 48 km (30 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 76 km (47 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,520 ft, OAK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Richmond
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Los Angeles | United States | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Richmond to Tijuana | Mexico | 775 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Richmond to Phoenix | United States | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Richmond to San Diego | United States | 747 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Richmond to Mexicali | Mexico | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Richmond to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Richmond to Seattle | United States | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Richmond to Vancouver | Canada | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Richmond to Portland | United States | 844 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Richmond to Las Vegas | United States | 669 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Richmond to Surrey | Canada | 1,243 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Richmond to Albuquerque | United States | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Richmond to Tucson | United States | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Richmond to Fresno | United States | 263 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Richmond to Long Beach | United States | 596 km (370 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Richmond to Mesa | United States | 1,074 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Richmond to Ensenada | Mexico | 854 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Richmond to Bakersfield | United States | 411 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Richmond to Anaheim | United States | 606 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Richmond to Riverside | United States | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Richmond to Santa Ana | United States | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Richmond to Victoria | Canada | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Richmond to Shanghai | China | 9,874 km (6,135 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Richmond to Chongqing | China | 10,952 km (6,805 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Richmond to Chengdu | China | 10,994 km (6,831 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Richmond to Beijing | China | 9,494 km (5,899 mi) | about 12 h 55 min |
| Richmond to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,765 km (6,689 mi) | about 14 h 33 min |
| Richmond to Tianjin | China | 9,511 km (5,910 mi) | about 12 h 57 min |
| Richmond to Wuhan | China | 10,395 km (6,459 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
| Richmond to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,096 km (7,516 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Richmond?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the closest large airport at 26 km (16 mi). The others, SFO, SJC, CCR, SQL, STS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OAK from Richmond city centre?
26 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Richmond on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.