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

SJC Airport Page →
2,424 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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
MDW Chicago 6h 40m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 6h 47m EJAWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
DEN Denver 6h 50m ACCMEJA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 55m EJAF9WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Richmond flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 4m AAASBA → MX Phoenix (PHX) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 15m AFDLKL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 7h 25m EJAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 42m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Richmond
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,424 mi 4h 27m nonstop +3h ahead

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

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All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MDW ~6h 40m BNA ~6h 47m DEN ~6h 50m LAS ~6h 55m PHX ~7h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
652
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
SJC → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
RIC → SJC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric SJC→RIC SFO→RIC MRY→RIC
Distance from SJC – 30 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 2 –
Flight time 4h 27m 5h 10m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 100% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond flights · Monterey (MRY) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 Jose.
SJC: PDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
2,424 mi / 3,901 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance2,424 mi / 3,901 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 4h 27m 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 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 Jose.
Yes, return flights from RIC to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and MRY. 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 SJC to RIC

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

SJC to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to RIC is about 4 hours 27 minutes 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 San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).