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6:24 am - 2:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:40 pm - 9:08 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$392JetBlue
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 29
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6:24 am - 2:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:40 pm - 9:08 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$392JetBlue
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 29
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5:30 am - 12:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 8:28 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
12h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$393Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:37 pm - 12:40 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$393Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:16 am - 8:50 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 34m2 stops Philadelphia Miami
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2:07 pm - 11:07 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$405American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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11:25 am - 8:50 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 25m2 stops Philadelphia Miami
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3:54 pm - 8:27 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
15h 33m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas
$405American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:42 pm - 10:25 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 43m1 stop Miami
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12:35 am - 2:51 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
13h 16m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia
$457GOL
Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17
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7:21 pm - 10:25 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 04m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
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12:35 am - 2:51 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
13h 16m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia
$457GOL
Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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12:35 pm - 10:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$497United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:15 am - 12:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:45 am - 11:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
13h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$502United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

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United Airlines flights from Richmond to San José

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United Airlines
Oct 31
RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 22m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 7
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 40m
1 stop
RIC10:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$497
United Airlines
Oct 31
RIC6:15 amRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO12:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 7
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 30m
2 stops
RIC11:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$502
United Airlines
Jan 21
RIC7:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl
11h 46m
2 stops
SJO6:16 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 29
SJO1:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m
2 stops
RIC1:20 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$521

American Airlines flights from Richmond to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Richmond to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 5
RIC6:16 amRichmond Byrd Intl
15h 34m
2 stops
SJO8:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 12
SJO2:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 00m
1 stop
RIC11:07 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$405
American Airlines
Nov 5
RIC7:30 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
20h 19m
1 stop
SJO2:49 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 12
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 30m
1 stop
RIC6:50 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$410
American Airlines
Oct 29
RIC6:15 amRichmond Byrd Intl
16h 06m
1 stop
SJO8:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 2
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 22m
2 stops
RIC7:42 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$413

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RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/13

6:24 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/29

12:40 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$392

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/12

6:24 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/29

12:40 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$392

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/29

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-8:28 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$393
Quickest round-trip

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/29

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

2:37 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 03m

$393

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/5

6:16 am-8:50 pm

2 stops15h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

2:07 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$405

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/5

11:25 am-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

3:54 pm-8:27 am

2 stops15h 33m

$405

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/10

6:42 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/17

12:35 am-2:51 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$457

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/10

7:21 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/17

12:35 am-2:51 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$457

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$497

RichmondSan José

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

RICSJO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

8:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$502

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Richmond and San José?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $309 to $504.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $392.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $332. If you don’t want to visit San José in October, then you should wait until March to fly from Richmond, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $413.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Richmond when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $499 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Richmond for as low as $310 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Richmond to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Richmond to San José flight.

How have Richmond to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Richmond to San José flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$166

Fastest flight time

6h 16m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San José from Richmond in the past 72 hours is $166. The best round-trip flight deal from Richmond to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $392.
The fastest flight from Richmond to San José takes 6h 16m
There are no direct flights from Richmond to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Richmond to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Richmond to San José

  • How far is Richmond Byrd Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    Richmond Byrd Intl and San José Juan Santamaria Intl are 1950.8 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 6h 16m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Richmond to San José?

Best airlines flying from Richmond to San José

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $167Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,233 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $261Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,073 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $261Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,040 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $285Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,593 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $413Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,199 reviews
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