RIC - SJO

$127 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $475-$449
American Airlines
Thu 8/20Mon 8/24
RIC - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$127
Typical prices: $161-$207
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/19
RIC - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $317 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $441 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 21m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:14 pm
RIC
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SJO
17h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 8:16 am
SJO
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RIC
17h 26m
2 stops
$317American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 12
American Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 12:59 pm
RIC
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SJO
18h 50m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:54 pm
SJO
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RIC
9h 54m
1 stop
$319American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 1:09 pm
RIC
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SJO
20h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 11:52 pm
SJO
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RIC
7h 53m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 12:59 pm
RIC
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SJO
20h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 8:21 am
SJO
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RIC
16h 12m
2 stops
$323American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 1:09 pm
RIC
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SJO
20h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 8:21 am
SJO
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RIC
16h 12m
2 stops
$325American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:45 am
RIC
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SJO
20h 17m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 4:33 pm
SJO
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RIC
25h 33m
1 stop
$331Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 am
RIC
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SJO
7h 22m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:38 pm
SJO
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RIC
8h 33m
1 stop
$341JetBlue
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
JetBlue Logo
8:15 am - 12:57 pm
RIC
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SJO
6h 42m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:38 pm
SJO
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RIC
8h 33m
1 stop
$346JetBlue
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 am
RIC
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SJO
7h 22m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:38 pm
SJO
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RIC
8h 33m
1 stop
$364JetBlue
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 am
RIC
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SJO
7h 22m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:38 pm
SJO
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RIC
8h 33m
1 stop
$367JetBlue
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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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to San José departing in August.

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 $326 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $629 and $620 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 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% 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 $127 for a one-way ticket and $317 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 $689 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 $476 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4338 reviews
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7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

6.0 GoodKenley, Apr 2026
AUS - LAS
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The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Southwest continues to do less for more money. Flight attendants used to be fun and friendly. But now it’s like they don’t even see you. Such a shame.

Flight from Fort Wayne to Atlanta was the smallest in terms of cabin space that I've ever seen. A carry on I've used for 20 years BARELY fit in overhead compartment. I'm 5'10" and felt very cramped. Not the best experience.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

one staffer was frustrated (it happen); the flight was late and the pilot mentioned they'll make amend but the snacks were the same, other than that the aircraft was clean and everything went smooth, no complaints

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

I specifically choose not to check bags to ensure I can proceed directly to ground transportation upon arrival. However, due to a recurring lack of cabin space, I was again forced to gate-check my rolling luggage after going through my luggage to take out electronics and batteries. This practice unilaterally changes the service agreement made at the time of purchase. JetBlue needs to find a better way to manage overhead space that honors the carry-on baggage allowance.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

Flight was good wish there were more snacks options for such a long flight but stewardesses were very pleasant as was flight crew.

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

I was especially impressed without efficiently the crew got passengers on and off. One of the stewards was slightly gruff, I thought. No big deal but that's what I noticed.

Absolutely horrible. Flight was delayed 4 hours and they had no clue what was going on.

Message about flight cancelation was received late due to being in the air. No explanation, just canceled and booked on morning flight. We had to stay in the airport overnight because there was no transportation offered to get to the hotel that AA had available. Actual inflight was fine.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

We did not have enough time to make our connecting flight. As a result, we were put onto a different airline for our second leg. The different airline was NOT comparable to British Airlines, and our arrival was significantly delayed. The actual flight on BA was amazing.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Human interaction. Thought there would be more service-even a smile would have been nice.

It was canceled at the last minute. While I was literally at the airport. Messed my entire trip up.

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