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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Richmond: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from San José to Richmond most commonly connect through: • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 39% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San José to Richmond. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $145. 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 Richmond?

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute San José to Richmond flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $456 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San José to Richmond?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Richmond?

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.

Have flight prices from San José to Richmond 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 $403 to $2,481. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San José to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 20m, compared with 7h 55m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 7h 59m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between San José and Richmond?

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

What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Richmond range from $336 to $536, with an average of $456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Richmond typically range from $336 to $536. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $403, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Richmond. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

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

•December is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Richmond at $275 round-trip. •September ($595) and July ($536) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San José to Richmond the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Richmond are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San José to Richmond?

United Airlines ($403) and American Airlines ($425) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San José to Richmond?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most popular layover for the San José to Richmond route. 39% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via FLL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San José to Richmond?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $245. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Richmond which airport offers the shortest layover?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Richmond layovers at 4h 38m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap Flights from San José to Richmond (SJO-RIC)

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

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Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 25

11:28 pm - 8:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

20h 12m1 stop Newark

8:20 pm - 8:39 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24

1:55 pm - 8:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 45m1 stop Newark

8:20 pm - 8:39 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24

1:55 pm - 9:36 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 41m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:20 pm - 8:39 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

1:15 am - 6:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

8:00 am - 12:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$403United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 25

11:28 pm - 9:49 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

21h 21m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 1:22 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

11:28 pm - 9:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

21h 31m1 stop Newark

6:10 am - 11:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

2:25 pm - 2:17 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

22h 52m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:20 pm - 8:39 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

2:25 pm - 3:49 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:20 pm - 8:39 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

3:54 pm - 11:11 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 17m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

7:17 pm - 12:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 42m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

$425American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

2:07 pm - 8:27 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:17 pm - 1:01 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 44m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

$425American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 11:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 07m1 stop Miami

6:15 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 06m1 stop Miami

$526American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 11:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 07m1 stop Miami

7:21 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 00m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

$530American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 10:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 10m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:05 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 16m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami

$530American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 30m2 stops Miami New York LaGuardia

6:15 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 06m1 stop Miami

$531American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

3:01 pm - 10:40 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 39m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

7:21 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 00m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

$531American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 11:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 07m1 stop Miami

6:24 am - 8:05 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 41m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

$536American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 11:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 07m1 stop Miami

6:15 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 06m1 stop Miami

$558American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 11:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 07m1 stop Miami

8:17 pm - 12:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 43m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

$568American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 6:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 34m1 stop Miami

6:05 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 16m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami

$626American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 30m2 stops Miami New York LaGuardia

6:05 am - 8:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 16m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami

$626American Airlines

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

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How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Richmond? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Richmond departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Richmond?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Richmond. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Richmond? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San José to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •December is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Richmond at $275 round-trip.
•September ($595) and July ($536) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San José to Richmond the cheapest?: Flights from San José to Richmond are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Richmond?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San José to Richmond?
A nonstop flight from San José to Richmond takes 00m, covering 1,947 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Richmond?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Richmond flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Richmond range from $336 to $536, with an average of $456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San José to Richmond flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $456 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from San José to Richmond 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 $403 to $2,481. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Richmond looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?
Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Richmond?
Flights from San José to Richmond usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Richmond pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San José to Richmond. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $145.

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 San José to Richmond?
Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 20m, compared with 7h 55m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 7h 59m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between San José and Richmond?
Richmond is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Richmond?
Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $391, about $145 less than Monday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Richmond trip for December. Fares historically average $275 round-trip in that month - typically $320 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
• Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
• Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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