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$45+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Atlanta (RIC - ATL)

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RIC — ATL
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in April or May, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Atlanta
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:36 pmRIC - ATL
Nonstop1h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:50 pmATL - RIC
1 stop18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$123
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:36 pmRIC - ATL
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/15:07 pmATL - RIC
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:17 amATL - RIC
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop22h 26mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/83:26 pmATL - RIC
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:17 amATL - RIC
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/83:26 pmATL - RIC
1 stop6h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop22h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/611:18 amATL - RIC
1 stop5h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:20 pmRIC - ATL
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/89:56 amATL - RIC
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/611:18 amATL - RIC
1 stop5h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - ATL
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/910:45 pmATL - RIC
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$156

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Atlanta (ATL). 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Super.com)

One-way from

$45
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Atlanta that are best for you.

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RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/21

7:11 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/23

10:40 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$208

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/29

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$209

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/15

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$209

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/29

6:24 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 58m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/1

9:01 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$221

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-12:50 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/29

7:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 15m

$226

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/26

3:30 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/29

5:38 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$226

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

11:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/19

6:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$254

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/19

8:55 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/22

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$264

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/27

12:04 pm-11:16 am

1 stop23h 12m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/3

10:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$285

RichmondAtlanta

RIC - ATL

RICATL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/16

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$94

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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 Atlanta in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Atlanta flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Atlanta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Atlanta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Atlanta 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-Atlanta 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 Atlanta

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond to Atlanta. 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 Atlanta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Atlanta (average of $36). Flying from Richmond to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $76). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Richmond to Atlanta in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. 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 Atlanta. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Atlanta, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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 Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Atlanta from Richmond?

    Going from Richmond to Atlanta will require you to go from the Richmond International Airport, also known as Byrd International (RIC), as that is the only available airport in Richmond that will take you domestic or abroad. There are numerous flights that fly from Richmond to Atlanta every day and you will have an array to choose from. When you arrive in Atlanta, you will be arriving at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL), which is Atlanta’s international airport. These flights, on average, will not take you long as it is a domestic flight and will run you about 1h and 45min.

  • What airlines fly directly from Richmond to Atlanta?

    As this is a domestic flight, there are only a couple airlines that will fly directly from Richmond to Atlanta. These airlines are Delta and American Airlines. Although Delta and American Airlines are the only airlines that fly from Richmond to Atlanta, there are many times during the day that you may choose to take. Some options are in the morning from 8:40 AM EST and other options are in the afternoon starting at 1:50 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST. When taking Delta, you’ll be flying direct as Delta only offers direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta. When taking American Airlines, there will be one stop. Although there is a stop with American Airlines, you will find that the prices are very similar for both. However, the flight time for a direct flight is half of that of the flight with a layover.

  • What are the layover options between Richmond and Atlanta?

    Because of the domestic nature of this journey, you have only one option when having a layover. That one option is with American Airlines. If you are taking this flight, you will have a layover in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The difference in journey times for a direct and an indirect flight are significant. If you are taking a direct flight with Delta, the journey will be about 1h and 45min long. However, if you are taking an indirect flight with American Airlines, that journey can nearly double to 3h and 56min long. It is important to take this into consideration and decide whether a direct or an indirect flight is beneficial before booking.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?

    Due to this flight being a flight within the United States, you will not need a visa to fly, however keeping a passport will be beneficial as security may ask you to produce it.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?

    Booking a flight from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Richmond to Atlanta. On a typical day, there are 26 flights from Byrd Intl to Hartsfield-Jackson, all of which are around 1h 46m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Byrd Intl to Atlanta.

  • How popular is this Richmond to Atlanta flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Atlanta?

    JetBlue and Spirit Airlines can get you from Richmond to Atlanta in just under 5h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $49, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Atlanta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. Frontier is 85% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $55 and Southwest from $84 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Atlanta?

    Before booking your flight to Atlanta from Richmond, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%), KLM( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Atlanta?

    The cheapest flight price from Richmond to Atlanta is $92. On average you can expect to pay $839. The most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), can usually be booked for $90.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Atlanta 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 Atlanta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Atlanta (average of $36). Flying from Richmond to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $76). 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 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Atlanta

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Atlanta. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$153Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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