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$126+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Austin (RIC - AUS)

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RIC — AUS
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in August or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Austin

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$126
(FlightHub)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$394
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/277:01 pmRIC - AUS
2 stops25h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/3010:44 amAUS - RIC
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:45 pmRIC - AUS
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Mon 9/16:15 pmAUS - RIC
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/10$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/301:30 pmRIC - AUS
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Mon 9/16:05 amAUS - RIC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 5/10$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 10/36:25 amRIC - AUS
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:35 amAUS - RIC
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:31 amRIC - AUS
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/611:10 amAUS - RIC
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$416
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:50 pmRIC - AUS
3 stops26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:14 amAUS - RIC
3 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$784

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Austin 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Austin that are best for you.

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RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/27

7:01 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 6/30

10:44 am-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$321

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

8:09 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 6/11

5:40 am-2:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$335

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

6:25 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 6/11

7:15 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$420

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/29

6:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 6/1

5:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 50m

$437

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/21

3:28 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 5/26

6:07 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 08m

$573

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/15

9:50 pm-11:03 pm

3 stops26h 13m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 5/18

7:14 am-4:03 pm

3 stops31h 49m

$784

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/15

10:50 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$126

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/25

6:44 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$168

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/25

6:30 am-5:21 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$213

RichmondAustin

RIC - AUS

RICAUS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/22

9:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$394

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Deals found on 5/11

Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Austin

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 Austin in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Austin 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-Austin 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 Austin

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Austin. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to Austin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Richmond to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 AUS?

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

When flying from Richmond to Austin, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Austin. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Austin ranges from 2.1 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Austin when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

Temperature in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Austin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. 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 Austin. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Richmond to Austin have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Austin, with prices starting at $321. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $336 and $420, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. Delta flights start at $168 while deals on United Airlines start at $213 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to Austin?

    Of the flights from Richmond to Austin that have layovers, most of them stop in Atlanta.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola more than anywhere else. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Atlanta can rent a car from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to Austin flights?

    Richmond to Austin flights have a layover in Charlotte least often.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Richmond to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Austin

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Austin. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$303Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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