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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 63 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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San Diego to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,260 mi 3h 57m nonstop +3h ahead 63 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and RIC, connecting options are available through 63 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,559
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.
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 3
Flight time 3h 57m 3h 56m 5h 11m
Departure OTP 93% – –
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 3h 57m.
Facts

SAN–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance2,260 mi / 3,638 km
Flight time3h 57m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections63 hubs
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 approximately 3h 57m. The route covers 2,260 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CAE, CHS, PDK, ABQ, PWK, APA, LCK, IND, SGR, DCA, SDF, TEB, SAV, MKE, HOU, OMA, SLC, SBA, YYZ, RDU, SJC, BZN, JAC, FXE, PIT, APF, OPF, TMB, PSM, STL, SUA, PBI, JAX, BFI, AUS, LAX, DTW, ATL, MCO, IAD, EWR, CLT, BWI, PHL, TPA, JFK, ORD, DEN, BNA, BOS, PHX, IAH, DFW, MSP, MIA, LAS, FLL, MSY, MDW, CMH, SEZ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 3 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,260 miles (3,638 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).