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

SJC Airport Page →
2,424 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 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
DEN Denver 6h 37m ACCMUA → EJAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 6h 50m EJALXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 7h 4m WN → DLEJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 23m AFDLKL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
IAH Houston 7h 34m UA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 40m F9LXJWN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 7h 41m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 7m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 7m AFAMCI → MX Los Angeles (LAX) 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 28m 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
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~6h 37m MDW ~6h 50m BNA ~7h 4m ATL ~7h 12m STL ~7h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
679
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
55%
Return
RIC → SJC
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
79%
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 – 3 1
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 13m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 69% – –
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 28m 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 28m
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 28m gate to gate. The route covers 2,424 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
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 28 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 Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).