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Flights from San Jose to Richmond
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Nashville, about 6h 18m door to door (80 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 18m
San Jose to Richmond at a glance
Fastest journey6h 18mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Nashville
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Richmond
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJC Denver (DEN) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sat09:00 SJC12:15 DEN1h 00m connection13:15 DEN18:18 RICSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Nashville (BNA) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Tue08:45 SJC14:44 BNA1h 16m connection16:00 BNA18:15 RICSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) RIC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon06:45 SJC14:05 ATL0h 55m connection15:00 ATL16:21 RICDelta Air Lines
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SJC Dallas (DFW) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue12:45 SJC18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW22:34 RICAmerican Airlines
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SJC Baltimore (BWI) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Fri22:45 SJC06:34 BWI1h 56m connection08:30 BWI09:07 RICSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Chicago (ORD) RIC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD3h 29m connection16:45 ORD19:23 RICUnited Airlines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,888 km2,414 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 18mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hRichmond vs San Jose
- Currency in Richmond
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → RIC
Flights from San Jose to Richmond: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Richmond?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Nashville and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,888 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Richmond?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Richmond?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Richmond?
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.





