San Diego to Richmond (SAN–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
2,260 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
BNA Nashville 6h 25m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
DEN Denver 6h 35m ACASCM → B6F9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 42m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 45m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 6h 45m LXJWN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 56m AAASAY → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 6h 59m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 2m AFAMAV → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 2m AAAS → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 9m AAASF9 → MX Phoenix (PHX) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Richmond
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,260 mi 4h 27m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–RIC 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 SAN Routes RIC Routes SAN Live Flights RIC Live Flights SAN Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BNA ~6h 25m DEN ~6h 35m BWI ~6h 42m ATL ~6h 45m MDW ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,661
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
SAN → RIC
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
0%
Return
RIC → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric SAN→RIC SNA→RIC LAX→RIC
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 4
Flight time 4h 27m 4h 22m 5h
Departure OTP 55% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Richmond flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
2,260 mi / 3,638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance2,260 mi / 3,638 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 4h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 2,260 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Denver and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from RIC to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to RIC

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to RIC is about 4 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,260 miles (3,638 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Denver and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).