Delta SkyMiles award flights from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for RIC→SJC in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 14,700 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 315 dates). Lowest first class: 52,400 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 315 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 14,700 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 315 dates
- Lowest first class
- 52,400 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 315 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on RIC→SJC in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14,700 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| First | 52,400 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 315 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14,700 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 14,700 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 14,700 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 52,400 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 52,400 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 52,400 miles + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 315 of 316 | 99% | |
| First | 315 of 316 | 99% |
Best months to fly from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 14,700 (16 dates) | 52,400 (16 dates) | |
| 14,700 (30 dates) | 52,400 (30 dates) | |
| 14,700 (31 dates) | 52,400 (31 dates) | |
| 14,700 (31 dates) | 52,400 (31 dates) | |
| 14,700 (28 dates) | 52,400 (28 dates) | |
| 14,700 (30 dates) | 57,400 (30 dates) | |
| 19,800 (30 dates) | 57,400 (30 dates) | |
| 19,800 (31 dates) | 57,400 (31 dates) | |
| 19,800 (30 dates) | 57,400 (30 dates) | |
| 19,800 (31 dates) | 57,400 (31 dates) | |
| 19,800 (27 dates) | 57,400 (27 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 45,000 pts + $25.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,700 pts + $5.60 | — | 52,400 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 45,000 pts + $55.58LowestMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 33,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 55,100 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 59,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $13.77 | — | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC)
How many miles do you need to fly from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 12, 2026): economy 14,700 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 14,700 miles in 6 months and 19,800 miles in 5 months, and award space on 315 departure dates; first class 52,400 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 52,400 miles in 5 months and 57,400 miles in 6 months, and award space on 315 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (14,700 to 19,800 miles) and first class (52,400 to 57,400 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC)?
In economy, 14,700 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 2, 2026, 01:37 UTC for an Oct 28, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 315 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 01:49 UTC). In first class, 52,400 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 2, 2026, 01:38 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 315 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 01:49 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 14,700 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.