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

Flights from San Jose to Richmond usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Richmond: • Economy Class • Business Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from San Jose to Richmond most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from San Jose to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $925, a difference of $635. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 long is a flight from San Jose to Richmond?

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Richmond takes 00m, covering 2,422 miles.

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

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

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

One-way fares from San Jose to Richmond are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $250.

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

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 8h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 23m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Richmond?

Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Jose (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Richmond range from $432 to $687, with an average of $519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $432 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Richmond. It’s 45% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 78% higher.

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

Delta ($369) and American Airlines ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Richmond route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $430. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Richmond layovers at 4h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $432-$687

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Typical prices: $223-$343

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SJC - RIC • 1 stop

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February

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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Cheapest • Avg $430 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Richmond

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

9:59 pm - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:58 am - 12:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$294Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

1:07 pm - 8:13 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 06m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Tampa

8:58 am - 12:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$329Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

3:02 pm - 3:43 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

21h 41m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Tampa

8:58 am - 12:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$361Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

1:05 pm - 12:50 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:25 pm - 10:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

1:05 pm - 12:50 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:25 pm - 10:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

12:03 pm - 10:41 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 2:18 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

10h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$369American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

10:30 pm - 11:32 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:25 pm - 10:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

7:40 am - 8:45 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago Midway

6:15 am - 1:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$379Southwest

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

7:40 am - 8:45 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago Midway

6:15 am - 1:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

10h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington San Diego

$403Southwest

Sat, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 16

10:55 pm - 11:50 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

6:15 am - 1:30 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

10h 15m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Los Angeles

$403Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Richmond

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

1:00 pm - 10:55 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

8:20 pm - 12:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

18h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,065United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

8:45 am - 9:49 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 04m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:20 pm - 12:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

18h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,070United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

10:40 pm - 9:51 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:06 am - 11:31 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$1,112Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

1:00 pm - 10:55 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

6:10 am - 12:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,112United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:20 am - 4:28 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:15 pm - 10:12 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,187Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 6:18 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:36 pm - 9:34 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,192American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

11:56 am - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

12:36 pm - 9:34 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,197American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

11:38 am - 12:40 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:06 am - 11:31 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$1,453Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

8:40 pm - 9:51 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 12:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

10h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

$2,650Delta

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

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Richmond?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Richmond. It’s 45% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 78% higher.

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Cheapest flight	$185

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When to book flights from San Jose to Richmond

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Jose to Richmond?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to Richmond takes 00m, covering 2,422 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Richmond?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Richmond flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Richmond range from $432 to $687, with an average of $519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $432 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Richmond looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Richmond are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $250.
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 averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from San Jose to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $925, a difference of $635.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Richmond?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 8h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 23m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Richmond?
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Jose (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $290, about $635 less than Sunday fares (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Richmond trip for February. Fares historically average $343 round-trip in that month - typically $843 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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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