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$133+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Albuquerque (RIC - ABQ)

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — ABQ
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Albuquerque are usually found in January or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:21 amRIC - ABQ
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/201:46 pmABQ - RIC
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:45 pmRIC - ABQ
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/251:10 pmABQ - RIC
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:44 amRIC - ABQ
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2412:38 pmABQ - RIC
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$515
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:10 amRIC - ABQ
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Fri 12/265:00 amABQ - RIC
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$588
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:10 pmRIC - ABQ
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/18:35 amABQ - RIC
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$594
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:10 pmRIC - ABQ
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Sat 12/275:40 amABQ - RIC
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$595

Find flight deals from Richmond to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Albuquerque (ABQ). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$133
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Albuquerque 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/14

12:25 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Albuquerque

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-9:16 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$233

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

9:10 am-8:12 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Albuquerque

Sat 1/24

6:16 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$263

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

1:40 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Albuquerque

Sat 1/24

6:16 am-4:33 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$275

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Albuquerque

Wed 2/25

2:00 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 27m

$294

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/21

8:10 am-8:51 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Albuquerque

Wed 2/25

2:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$388

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 17m

$133

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/24

4:28 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$260

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/24

12:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$260

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$265

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/22

7:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$316

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Deals found on 12/2

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Albuquerque

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Albuquerque in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Albuquerque flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Albuquerque

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond to Albuquerque. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque (average of $139). Flying from Richmond to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond to Albuquerque have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Albuquerque. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Albuquerque?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Richmond to Albuquerque in about 9h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1632 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $303. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $331 and $350, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Albuquerque one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $156. Delta flights start at $175 while deals on Southwest start at $178 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Albuquerque?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Albuquerque?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque (average of $139). Flying from Richmond to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Richmond to Albuquerque

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Albuquerque. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$359Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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