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$159+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Richmond (SJC - 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RIC
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$159
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$496
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:38 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops24h 58mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amRIC - SJC
2 stops36h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/911:00 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Tue 5/135:30 amRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/25$347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:00 amSJC - RIC
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/36:00 amRIC - SJC
2 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:05 amSJC - RIC
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 5/47:45 amRIC - SJC
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/148:30 amSJC - RIC
2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/168:05 amRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$542
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/148:50 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops11h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/1611:46 amRIC - SJC
2 stops14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$637

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Richmond that are best for you.

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San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Fri 5/9

1:38 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops36h 33m

$261

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Fri 5/9

11:00 pm-10:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

5:30 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 46m

$347

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-11:02 am

2 stops26h 02m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops36h 33m

$376

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Thu 5/1

11:05 am-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/4

7:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$464

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Mon 4/14

8:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/16

8:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$542

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Mon 4/14

8:50 pm-11:14 am

2 stops11h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/16

11:46 am-10:48 pm

2 stops14h 02m

$637

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Thu 5/1

11:07 am-11:55 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$159

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Mon 4/14

1:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 20m

$174

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Sat 7/19

7:09 pm-9:37 am

2 stops11h 28m

$184

San JoseRichmond

SJC - RIC

SJCRIC

San Jose

Thu 5/1

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$210

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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 Jose to Richmond in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Jose-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Richmond 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 San Jose-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 Jose to Richmond

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from San Jose to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 SJC to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Richmond at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 March 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Richmond, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Richmond, with prices starting at $261. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $347 and $464, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $159. Users have also found prices from $174 and $184 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from San Jose to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Richmond

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$409Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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