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$125+ Cheap flights from Richmond to San Jose (RIC - SJC)

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SJC
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Jose are usually found in September or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC). 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 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$125
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$607
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/510:20 amRIC - SJC
2 stops24h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/99:34 pmSJC - RIC
3 stops32h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/510:20 amRIC - SJC
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/93:35 pmSJC - RIC
2 stops15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/253:07 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/2712:15 pmSJC - RIC
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/124:32 pmRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Sat 2/156:40 amSJC - RIC
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/21$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 6/176:35 amRIC - SJC
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Tue 6/249:20 amSJC - RIC
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/56:30 amRIC - SJC
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/96:30 amSJC - RIC
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$442
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 6/23:20 pmRIC - SJC
3 stops20h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/97:52 amSJC - RIC
2 stops11h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$893

Find flights from Richmond to San Jose within your budget

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RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/5

10:20 am-7:33 am

2 stops24h 13m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

9:34 pm-9:15 am

3 stops32h 41m

$285

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/5

10:20 am-7:33 am

2 stops24h 13m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

3:35 pm-9:41 am

2 stops15h 06m

$304

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/25

3:07 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San Jose

Thu 2/27

12:15 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$351

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/12

4:32 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Jose

Sat 2/15

6:40 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$354

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/17

6:35 am-2:40 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Jose

Tue 6/24

9:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$437

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/5

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

6:30 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$442

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/2

3:20 pm-8:46 am

3 stops20h 26m

San Jose

Mon 6/9

7:52 am-10:24 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$893

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/7

1:14 pm-10:41 am

2 stops24h 27m

$125

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/18

6:54 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$176

RichmondSan Jose

RIC - SJC

RICSJC

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/27

10:58 am-9:25 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$229

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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 Richmond to San Jose in January.
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 Richmond-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to San Jose

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to San Jose including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to San Jose. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to San Jose may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 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 Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Richmond to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to San Jose is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,658 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to San Jose. 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 Richmond to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($285), American Airlines ($351), and Delta ($354) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to San Jose. Spirit Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Delta flights start at $176 while deals on American Airlines start at $229 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Richmond to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 5 airlines flying from Richmond to San Jose

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to San Jose. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$363Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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