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) - 59% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 5% 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 56% on flights from San Jose to Richmond. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $453 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,026, a difference of $573. 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 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.

Have flight prices from San Jose 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 $369 to $2,474. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Jose to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 06m, compared with 8h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 13m 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 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 Jose to Richmond flight?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Richmond range from $473 to $787, with an average of $578 over the past 12 months. Anything below $473 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Richmond typically range from $473 to $787. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on Southwest.

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Richmond. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 77% higher.

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

Southwest ($369) and Delta ($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. 59% 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 $471. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Nashville Intl (BNA) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Richmond layovers at 4h 04m over the past 3 months.

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$369

Typical prices: $473-$787

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Typical prices: $223-$350

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Mon 11/26

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February

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Cheapest • Avg $471 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 06m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Richmond

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

6:40 am - 4:25 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:05 am - 12:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$369Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

6:30 am - 4:31 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 9:25 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

12:57 pm - 11:30 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 9:25 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

12:57 pm - 11:30 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:47 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$369Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 9:53 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Philadelphia

5:01 pm - 10:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$374American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 10:03 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

13h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 pm - 10:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$374American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

6:35 pm - 9:51 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:00 am - 1:18 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$374United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10

11:00 pm - 3:40 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

13h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:05 am - 12:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$374Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10

8:50 am - 10:10 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

6:05 am - 2:45 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$379Southwest

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28

9:40 pm - 11:50 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:25 am - 3:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$380Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Richmond

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

9:03 pm - 9:21 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

21h 18m1 stop Los Angeles

9:31 am - 7:53 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

13h 22m1 stop Los Angeles

$942Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

1:38 pm - 9:21 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 43m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

9:31 am - 7:53 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

13h 22m1 stop Los Angeles

$998Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

10:30 pm - 10:25 amSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

11:00 am - 3:25 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

7h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl

$1,007Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:40 am - 6:08 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:17 am - 11:36 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

7h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,007Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

8:40 am - 8:50 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 10m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington

11:00 am - 3:25 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

7h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl

$1,012Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 10:20 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

13h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:53 am - 1:38 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,012American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 9:59 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

10:21 am - 6:29 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,017American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

6:40 am - 6:25 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl

6:25 am - 2:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington San Diego

$1,017Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

1:38 pm - 8:46 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 08m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Francisco

9:31 am - 7:53 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

13h 22m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

6:05 am - 5:20 pmSJC San Jose-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

12:55 pm - 6:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,157Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose 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 Jose to Richmond departing in october.
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, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Richmond. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 77% higher.

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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 $473 to $787, with an average of $578 over the past 12 months. Anything below $473 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Jose 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 $369 to $2,474. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Richmond looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 14% 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 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) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 5% 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 56% on flights from San Jose to Richmond. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $453 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,026, a difference of $573.

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 Jose to Richmond?
Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 06m, compared with 8h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 13m 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $453, about $573 less than Saturday fares (56% 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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