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$115 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Overall average: $462
Spirit Airlines
Mon 1/5Mon 1/12
RIC - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$115
Typical prices: $124-$248
United Airlines
Sun 11/9
RIC - SJO • 1 stop
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $251 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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October
Cheapest • 29% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to San José (RIC-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to San José

Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
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8:25 pm - 12:25 pmRIC-SJO
17h 00m2 stops
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1:16 am - 6:37 pmSJO-RIC
16h 21m1 stop
$251Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 12:25 pmRIC-SJO
17h 00m2 stops
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1:16 am - 6:37 pmSJO-RIC
16h 21m1 stop
$260Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:15 pmRIC-SJO
8h 15m1 stop
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11:28 pm - 9:55 amSJO-RIC
9h 27m1 stop
$262United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 7:44 pmRIC-SJO
13h 42m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:59 pmSJO-RIC
14h 59m1 stop
$266American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 9:02 pmRIC-SJO
11h 54m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pmSJO-RIC
16h 59m1 stop
$271American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 8:39 pmRIC-SJO
10h 51m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:19 pmSJO-RIC
12h 24m1 stop
$318United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
JetBlue Logo
4:40 pm - 7:53 amRIC-SJO
17h 13m1 stop
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9:00 am - 11:15 pmSJO-RIC
12h 15m1 stop
$332JetBlue
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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 8:25 pmRIC-SJO
25h 43m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:16 am - 6:37 pmSJO-RIC
16h 21m1 stop
$353Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
JetBlue Logo
4:40 pm - 7:53 amRIC-SJO
17h 13m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
9:00 am - 11:15 pmSJO-RIC
12h 15m1 stop
$355JetBlue
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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 12:25 pmRIC-SJO
17h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 9:50 pmSJO-RIC
25h 02m3 stops
$388Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Richmond, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to San José is October, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $642 and $593 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to San José was $115 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Richmond and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to San José?

    Richmond and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Richmond from Richmond Byrd Intl and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to San José?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $884 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $580 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to San José

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7994 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

There was a fowl odour coming from the lavatory the entire flight

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

very difficult boarding process - aggressive passengers not the friendliest crew

the plane was not full so the flight attendant had me move to an empty row which made for a good flight. The software for logging on and booking and confirming the flight is much too cumbersome.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

For the price I could have taken a “name brand” airline. No drink no snack and constant emails trying to get addition money for EVERYTHING other airlines include in the price. It looks cheaper but it’s Judy bait and switch and emails non stop!

The gate agents for spirit at EWR wouldn’t give me my ticket to board when I arrived 50 min from the flight, saying that I wouldn’t make my flight. They tried to reschedule me to arrive at my destination 14 hours after the original flight, which included a 10 hr layover in another city. I rebooked with another airline and it took me a total of 5 min to go through security. Then I see a charge on my card for a $100 change fee that I did not approve. Beware of this horrible place and these horrible people

Excessive fees for flight delays. What a Scam. I was not able to attend the wedding I needed to go.

Waited at the airport for over 4 hours to board this flight. Terrible airline

Was supposed to take off 8:00 last night. Got delayed till 8:00 this morning

It was terrible, we had to board and unboard the flight with a hour delay that caused me to miss an appointment and a surprise for my wife

When the flight ticket is expensive and you have to purchase check in luggage and there is no snacks, no entertainment, tight seats stuffed in the back of the plane not such good experience. I would like some to reach out to me . I paid for check luggage when I bought the ticket they made me pay again on the return flight extra $70. Very frustrating.

Excellent experience when I am looking for a budget airline where the main expectation is getting me from point A to point B with no frills.

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