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$140+ 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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RIC
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
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 December or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Richmond

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 December 9, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 1/612:25 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$254
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sun 12/211:31 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop28h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/48:25 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$272
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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
1 stop28h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/68:25 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sun 12/212:30 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:30 amRIC - SJO
2 stops15h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/153:38 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:45 amRIC - SJO
1 stop16h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/158:45 amSJO - RIC
2 stops23h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:25 amRIC - SJO
2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/108:45 amSJO - RIC
2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/177:54 pmRIC - SJO
2 stops18h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$348

Find 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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$317
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 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 December 9, 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

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-1:59 pm

2 stops30h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

10:29 am-12:56 pm

1 stop27h 27m

$232

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

7:55 am-10:37 am

2 stops24h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/8

10:22 am-12:21 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$232

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:48 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/3

6:35 am-2:53 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$248

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

1:31 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/4

8:25 pm-11:42 am

1 stop16h 17m

$272

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

1:31 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

8:25 pm-11:42 am

1 stop16h 17m

$276

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops16h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/9

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop31h 26m

$283

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

1:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/30

8:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop29h 02m

$294

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

6:30 am-11:10 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$140

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

8:45 am-3:47 pm

1 stop30h 02m

$140

San JoséRichmond

SJO - RIC

SJORIC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

2:05 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop29h 57m

$140

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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 December.
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 December 5, 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 $142). 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 December 9, 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.

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 December 9, 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
11,048 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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 United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San José to Richmond in about 9h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 57m. 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 $143, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San José to Richmond and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $238 and $250, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 67% 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 JetBlue from $145 and American Airlines from $155 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 $142). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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