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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to San José takes 00m, covering 1,947 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Richmond to San José range from $355 to $608, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of $458. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $397 to $2,536. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Richmond to San José usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Richmond to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $585, a difference of $193.

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

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 7h 34m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 7h 47m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

San José is 2 hours behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.