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$115+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to San José (SJO)

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to San José (SJO). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$115
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$350
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1511:54 amRIC - SJO
1 stop25h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop27h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$253
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:05 amRIC - SJO
1 stop7h 01mJetBlue
Mon 11/32:01 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop7h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 10/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 10/2910:35 amRIC - SJO
2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/512:35 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/56:18 amRIC - SJO
1 stop15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/153:36 pmSJO - RIC
2 stops15h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/66:18 amRIC - SJO
1 stop17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:22 amSJO - RIC
1 stop10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1712:28 pmRIC - SJO
1 stop24h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/192:59 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1712:40 pmRIC - SJO
2 stops23h 59mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - RIC
1 stop20h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/610:54 amRIC - SJO
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSJO - RIC
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$281
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/911:54 amRIC - SJO
2 stops24h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1212:34 pmSJO - RIC
2 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$321

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to San José 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San José that are best for you.

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Price

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

8:25 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

1:16 am-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$260

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/15

9:35 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

12:35 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$262

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-11:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$262

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/5

8:25 pm-11:42 am

1 stop16h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

1:16 am-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$262

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

11:28 pm-9:53 am

1 stop9h 25m

$262

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

11:28 pm-9:55 am

1 stop9h 27m

$262

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

6:18 am-10:56 pm

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

1:23 pm-7:48 am

2 stops17h 25m

$266

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$115

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

6:18 am-10:56 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$115

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/3

7:18 am-10:13 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$117

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to San José

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 Richmond to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Richmond-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San José 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 Richmond-San José 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 Richmond to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to San José. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 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 Richmond to San José?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San José (average of $152). Flying from Richmond to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 RIC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Richmond to San José in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Richmond to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,114 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to San José. 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 Richmond to San José?

    Departing from Richmond to San José will take you 7h 40m. Richmond and San José are separated by a distance of 1947 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to San José round-trip from $190. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $259, and United Airlines, from $261. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to San José 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 Richmond to San José?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San José (average of $152). Flying from Richmond to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 6 airlines flying from Richmond to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to San José. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$190Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$273Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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