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$139+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Richmond (RIC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RIC
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:00 amSJO - RIC
1 stop11h 42mJetBlue
Tue 1/66:00 amRIC - SJO
1 stop11h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 11/16$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:23 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/265:46 amRIC - SJO
1 stop17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amSJO - RIC
1 stop13h 31mDelta
Mon 12/86:15 amRIC - SJO
1 stop17h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/17$279
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:31 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop28h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/128:20 amRIC - SJO
1 stop29h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:45 amSJO - RIC
2 stops11h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/262:35 pmRIC - SJO
2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$319
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - RIC
2 stops26h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/66:24 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop19h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:20 amSJO - RIC
1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/67:06 amRIC - SJO
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$335

Cheap flight deals from San José to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$244
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$139
(OneTravel)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$394
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Richmond that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Richmond that are best for you.

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San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

10:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$257

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

2:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/10

10:40 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$299

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

1:31 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

8:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop29h 02m

$304

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

1:31 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

6:24 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$330

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

1:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops19h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

10:22 am-10:30 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$340

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops14h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

8:28 am-9:02 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$348

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

11:28 pm-9:54 am

1 stop9h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

5:19 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$360

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

1:31 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 59m

$142

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

12:35 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$146

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

2:00 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$152

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Richmond

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Richmond in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Richmond

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Richmond from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Richmond

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Richmond. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Richmond may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Richmond?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Richmond (average of $139). Flying from San José to Richmond in September is currently the most expensive (average of $220). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José to Richmond in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Richmond?

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated November 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines from San José to Richmond to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,903 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,151 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Richmond?

    Airlines like JetBlue, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines fly from San José to Richmond in about 11h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 33m. The distance from San José to Richmond is about 1947 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Richmond round-trip?

    Currently priced at $238, American Airlines will fly you from San José to Richmond and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $250 and $258, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Richmond one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $142 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $146 and American Airlines from $154 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Richmond?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Richmond by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Richmond (average of $139). Flying from San José to Richmond in September is currently the most expensive (average of $220). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San José to Richmond

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Richmond. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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