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$165+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San José

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 January 28, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/168:11 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop29h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/2312:24 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops28h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/412:35 pm
SJO
-
RIC
2 stops32h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$286
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:08 pm
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop23h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/912:31 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops28h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1011:35 am
SJO
-
RIC
2 stops32h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:08 pm
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops24h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1712:24 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/318:11 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop29h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/812:24 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:00 am
RIC
-
SJO
1 stop29h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/1912:24 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:09 pm
RIC
-
SJO
2 stops24h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/1512:31 pm
SJO
-
RIC
1 stop7h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$316

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$165
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$453
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to San José that are best for you.

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RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/9

1:08 pm-11:22 am

2 stops24h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

12:24 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$297

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

6:05 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

7:55 am-10:54 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$319

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

1:08 pm-11:40 am

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

12:35 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$320

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/19

8:11 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

3:59 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$325

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

11:38 am-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$325

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/11

6:29 pm-10:42 am

1 stop18h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

12:31 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$341

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

12:09 pm-11:22 am

1 stop25h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

12:31 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$360

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

1:08 pm-11:40 am

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

12:35 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$362

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-8:12 pm

1 stop15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

3:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops16h 51m

$374

RichmondSan José

RIC - SJO

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

7:59 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

11:13 am-9:30 am

2 stops20h 17m

$377

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Deals found on 1/26

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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

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 January 23, 2026.

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 57 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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.

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 January 28, 2026.
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
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,889 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 8h 16m. 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 $162. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $239, and JetBlue, from $261. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Richmond to San José are United Airlines ($109), JetBlue ($113), and American Airlines ($114).

  • 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$162Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$239Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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