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Cheapest round-trip
$314
Typical prices: $390-$531
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Mon 10/29Sat 11/17
RIC - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$126
Typical prices: $187-$356
Frontier
Mon 11/5
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
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 60% 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
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Shortest trip • 5h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to San Antonio (RIC-SAT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to San Antonio

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 17
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3:51 pm - 9:18 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
18h 27m1 stop Orlando
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8:20 pm - 9:32 amSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
36h 12m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
$314Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:36 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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2:05 pm - 10:47 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$362American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:00 am - 10:39 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
5h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:35 am - 2:09 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$363Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:15 pm - 9:14 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 12:07 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$363Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
7:47 am - 1:26 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:16 pm - 10:17 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$363American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:25 am - 1:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
7h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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1:05 pm - 11:50 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 45m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
$368Southwest
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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6:25 am - 12:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Houston Hobby
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5:00 am - 11:15 amSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
$368Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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5:37 pm - 10:51 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:47 am - 9:10 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$368United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
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8:15 am - 3:53 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
8h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:00 am - 2:10 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$368United Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
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3:51 pm - 9:02 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SAT San Antonio
18h 11m1 stop Orlando
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12:38 pm - 6:41 pmSAT  San Antonio-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
29h 03m2 stops Memphis Tampa
$381Multiple Airlines
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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 from Richmond to San Antonio with more confidence.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to San Antonio, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is 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.
  • October ($572) and September ($526) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Richmond to San Antonio the cheapest?

Flights from Richmond to San Antonio are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 60% 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

September

Cheapest flight

$126
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to San Antonio:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • 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) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Richmond to San Antonio route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $482, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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 Henry B. González Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to San Antonio takes 0h 00m, covering 1,332 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Richmond to San Antonio?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to San Antonio:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 104% above the route average of $446. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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.

  • 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 $314 to $1,336. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $179, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 14m, compared with 5h 29m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 32m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • 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 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

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

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to San Antonio range from $390 to $531, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $424 - about $58 less than Friday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 60% 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 $192 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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
    - Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport By IHG
    - Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport, Trademark Wyndham

Everything you need to know for your flight from Richmond to San Antonio

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Richmond (RIC)
San Antonio (SAT)