SJO - RIC

$188 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Richmond

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Richmond departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Richmond, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Richmond, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$318
Typical prices: $521-$352
United Airlines
Thu 4/23Thu 5/7
SJO - RIC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$188
Typical prices: $158-$304
JetBlue
Fri 5/1
SJO - RIC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $318 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Richmond. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 02m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Richmond (SJO-RIC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Richmond 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Richmond

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 9:17 pm
SJO
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RIC
32h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:37 pm
RIC
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SJO
15h 07m
2 stops
$318United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:54 pm
SJO
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RIC
9h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 pm
RIC
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SJO
8h 21m
1 stop
$327United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:38 am
SJO
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RIC
23h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:37 pm
RIC
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SJO
15h 37m
1 stop
$331United Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Sat, Jul 4
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 11:52 pm
SJO
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RIC
7h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 2:17 pm
RIC
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SJO
20h 52m
1 stop
$333American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:15 pm
SJO
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RIC
21h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:36 pm
RIC
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SJO
16h 36m
1 stop
$335American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:15 pm
SJO
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RIC
21h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 11:25 am
RIC
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SJO
17h 06m
1 stop
$336American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 1
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:17 pm
SJO
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RIC
35h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 12:21 pm
RIC
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SJO
20h 16m
2 stops
$338United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:17 pm
SJO
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RIC
35h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:11 am
RIC
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SJO
16h 12m
2 stops
$339United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 3:13 pm
SJO
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RIC
13h 38m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 11:25 am
RIC
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SJO
17h 06m
1 stop
$341American Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 1
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:54 pm
SJO
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RIC
12h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 am
RIC
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SJO
31h 40m
1 stop
$342United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Richmond flights

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

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 April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Richmond is December, where tickets cost $293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $615 and $552 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Richmond, 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 San José to Richmond, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$188
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Richmond

When to book flights from San José to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Richmond 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 San José to Richmond

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Richmond was $188 for a one-way ticket and $318 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Richmond, also known as Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Richmond.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Richmond, JetBlue or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Richmond are JetBlue and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $382 and an overall rating of 7.2, JetBlue is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $481 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 San José to Richmond.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from San José 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 San José to Richmond?

    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 Richmond with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and RIC 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 San José to Richmond?

    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 Richmond from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Richmond. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Richmond? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
JetBlueOverall score based on 2936 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.9Crew
6.6Food
7.5Comfort
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Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

6.0 GoodClifton, Apr 2026
LAX - BOS
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Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

Disaster This is why I stick to delta You get what you pay for

I had a great experience flying with JetBlue and would always choose JetBlue over the other airlines. I am also very bummed that they will discontinue flying to Belize very soon. SAD

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.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

American flight was diverted and delayed but app didn’t show that information so I wasn’t able to change my connection until the last min.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I have been flying American Airlines—almost exclusively—for years. The airline is consistent with fares, timely departures/arrivals, and customer service, whether on the phone or in the air.

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