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$159+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — ABQ
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Albuquerque

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 July 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 9/1211:54 am
RIC
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 9/191:44 pm
ABQ
-
RIC
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/176:00 pm
RIC
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/248:35 am
ABQ
-
RIC
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 11/56:15 am
RIC
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ABQ
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Mon 11/97:55 am
ABQ
-
RIC
1 stop12h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/107:31 pm
RIC
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 9/141:44 pm
ABQ
-
RIC
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$353

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$563
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 23, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/10

3:19 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Albuquerque

Mon 8/17

4:21 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 44m

$337

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/12

11:54 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Albuquerque

Sat 9/19

1:44 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$337
Quickest round-trip

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/14

5:10 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/21

4:12 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 31m

$337

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/10

1:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Albuquerque

Tue 10/13

6:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$387

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/14

4:25 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/21

5:55 am-7:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$409

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/5

8:15 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Albuquerque

Sat 9/12

7:50 am-9:36 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$422

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/10

10:21 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/14

5:40 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$428

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/6

7:14 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Albuquerque

Sat 10/10

6:59 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$428
Cheapest one-way

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/26

5:10 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$164

RichmondAlbuquerque

RIC - ABQ

RICABQ

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/12

6:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$164

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

Booking 62 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque (average of $429). Flying from Richmond to Albuquerque in October is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Albuquerque?

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 July 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 Delta and American Airlines fly from Richmond to Albuquerque in about 8h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1632 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $279. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $303 and $362, respectively. These flights start at 46% 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 $158 while deals on Southwest start at $183 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Albuquerque (average of $429). Flying from Richmond to Albuquerque in October is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$362Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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