Richmond to San Jose (RIC–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 7h 10m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to San Jose flights
MDW Chicago 7h 10m LXJWN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 7h 18m EJAF9UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
DTW Detroit 7h 24m AFAMDL → DLSGX Detroit (DTW) to San Jose flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 36m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 38m MX → EJAF9JRE Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 43m MX → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 10m WN → RKJWN Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 27m AFAMDL → AFDLKL Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose flights
IAH Houston 8h 33m NZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and SJC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RIC Routes SJC Routes RIC Live Flights SJC Live Flights RIC Delays SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BNA ~7h 10m MDW ~7h 10m DEN ~7h 18m DTW ~7h 24m ATL ~7h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
727
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIC → SJC
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
76%
Return
SJC → RIC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric RIC→SJC ORF→SJC CHO→SJC
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 62% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to San Jose flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to San Jose flights · Dulles (IAD) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Facts

RIC–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to San Jose route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to SJC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago Midway and Denver.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from SJC to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, CHO and IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Dulles (IAD).