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Cheapest round-trip
$305
Typical prices: $391-$515
Delta
Wed 12/5Sun 12/9
RIC - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$153
Typical prices: $194-$404
Southwest
Mon 12/31
RIC - SAT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and San Antonio. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
10 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 64% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 15% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest • Avg $275 (round-trip)
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Shortest trip • 5h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to San Antonio (RIC-SAT)

 

Cheap flights from Richmond to San Antonio with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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10:50 am - 5:31 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:36 pm - 10:33 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$305Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 3:52 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
7h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 12:15 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$305Delta
Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 11:25 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 8:40 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl
$306Southwest
Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 11:25 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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1:10 pm - 8:40 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 30m2 stops Houston Hobby Nashville Intl
$312Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 9:59 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
5h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 10:17 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$363American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 10:56 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
8h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:11 amSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$363American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 am - 7:08 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
11h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:38 pm - 6:41 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
29h 03m2 stops Memphis Tampa
$411Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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3:53 pm - 4:18 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
25h 25m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 8:13 amSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
18h 35m2 stops Memphis Tampa
$444Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:04 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
9h 49m1 stop Newark
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2:00 pm - 9:26 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$473United Airlines
Sat, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 3
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:52 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
7h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:30 am - 1:20 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$477United Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to San Antonio flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to San Antonio?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to San Antonio typically range from $391 to $515. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $305, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to San Antonio?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to San Antonio. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San Antonio?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San Antonio at $380 round-trip.
•June ($486) and March ($474) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Richmond to San Antonio the cheapest?

Flights from Richmond to San Antonio are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 64% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Richmond to San Antonio flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$153
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to San Antonio

When to book flights from Richmond to San Antonio

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to San Antonio based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Richmond to San Antonio flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to San Antonio?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to San Antonio.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to San Antonio?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to San Antonio takes 00m, covering 1,332 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to San Antonio?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to San Antonio flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to San Antonio range from $391 to $515, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Richmond to San Antonio flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 126% above the $445 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond to San Antonio changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $1,760. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Richmond to San Antonio looking right now?

    One-way fares from Richmond to San Antonio are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $272, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Antonio Airport (SAT)?

    San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to San Antonio?

    Flights from Richmond to San Antonio usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to San Antonio pass through?

    One-stop flights from Richmond to San Antonio most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to San Antonio?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Richmond to San Antonio. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $476, a difference of $59.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to San Antonio?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 31m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Richmond and San Antonio?

    San Antonio is 1 hour behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Antonio?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Alamodome. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Richmond to San Antonio flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $417, about $59 less than Friday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 64% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to San Antonio trip for January. Fares historically average $380 round-trip in that month - typically $106 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Antonio Airport.

    • Wyndham Garden San Antonio Airport
    • Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport, Trademark Wyndham
    • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport

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