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

RIC Airport Page →
2,424 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
MDW Chicago 7h 15m LXJWN → NJMWN Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights
BNA Nashville 7h 18m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 7h 18m UAWN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 48m WN → GTWWN Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 8h 12m AAACAS → EJAUA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 17m MX → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 49m MX → AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 1m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 8m MX → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to San Jose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,424 mi 5h nonstop -3h behind

RIC–SJC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MDW ~7h 15m BNA ~7h 18m DEN ~7h 18m ATL ~7h 29m BWI ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
657
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
87%
Return
SJC → RIC
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
86%
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 – – –
Flight time 5h 5h 14m 5h 5m
Departure OTP 73% – –
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.
Distance & Flight Time
2,424 mi / 3,901 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,424 mi / 3,901 km
Flight time5h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 5h gate to gate. The route covers 2,424 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SJC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.

Flights from RIC to SJC

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to SJC is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,424 miles (3,901 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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