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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Richmond (RDU - RIC) from $70

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

Round-trip from

$276

One-way from

$70
From Raleigh-Durham to Richmond Byrd Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia?

Flights from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Richmond, Virginia.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia (RDU - RIC)?

When flying from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Raleigh to Richmond

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Raleigh and Richmond. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Tue 5/146:05 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1810:03 amRIC - RDU
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$109
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/28:53 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops16h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$199
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/210:03 amRIC - RDU
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$228
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
2 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$250
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$274
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
3 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$330

Cheap Raleigh to Richmond flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Raleigh to Richmond specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Tue 5/146:05 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1810:03 amRIC - RDU
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$109
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/28:53 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops16h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$199
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/210:03 amRIC - RDU
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$228
Sat 4/274:18 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop3h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:01 amRIC - RDU
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$235
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
2 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$250
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$274
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
3 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$330
Wed 5/16:03 amRDU - RIC
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/55:01 amRIC - RDU
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$455
Sat 4/2710:12 amRDU - RIC
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/282:35 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$529

Raleigh to Richmond 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Raleigh and Richmond in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Tue 5/146:05 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1810:03 amRIC - RDU
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$109
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/28:53 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops16h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$199
Tue 9/36:00 amRDU - RIC
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/121:22 pmRIC - RDU
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$205
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/210:03 amRIC - RDU
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$228
Sat 4/274:18 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop3h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:01 amRIC - RDU
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$235
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
2 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$250
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$274
Sun 5/262:36 pmRDU - RIC
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/24:27 pmRIC - RDU
3 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$330
Wed 5/16:03 amRDU - RIC
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/55:01 amRIC - RDU
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$455

One-way flights to Richmond from Raleigh

Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Richmond. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Mon 5/136:05 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$70
Mon 5/134:20 pmRDU - RIC
2 stops5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$328

Find flights from Raleigh to Richmond within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Richmond that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/14

1 stop15h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/18

1 stop7h 02m

$109

Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/2

2 stops16h 43m

$199

Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/3

1 stop4h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/12

1 stop3h 57m

$205

Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/2

1 stop8h 52m

$228

Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/26

2 stops20h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/2

2 stops21h 09m

$250

Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/26

3 stops20h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/2

2 stops24h 38m

$274

Raleigh-DurhamRichmond Byrd Intl

RDU - RIC

RDURIC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/26

3 stops20h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/2

3 stops21h 09m

$330

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Richmond. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Richmond by month

Plan your trip from Raleigh to Richmond by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Raleigh to Richmond is currently $199 while a round-trip flight costs $228. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia (average of $276). Flying from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$276

February

$293

March

$331

April

$318

May

$348

June

$359

July

$328

August

$287

September

$284

October

$310

November

$328

December

$303

Temperature and rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIC

Temperature

37.4 - 78.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Spirit Airlines
6.4
Okay
8,739 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $109, but on average you can expect to pay $227.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($109), and American Airlines ($205) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia.

  • What does RDU to RIC mean?

    RDU and RIC are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. RDU to RIC refers to a flight route from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

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    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Raleigh to Richmond flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Raleigh to Richmond flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Richmond.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Richmond by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Richmond that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Raleigh to Richmond offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Raleigh to Richmond?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Raleigh to Richmond flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia flight deals updated?

    The Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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