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$698+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Australia

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SYD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Australia

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/199:23 am
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop31h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/11:30 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/149:23 am
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop31h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/11:30 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,201
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:18 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop43h 42m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/11:35 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 5/177:39 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops46h 11m
Delta
Sun 5/3110:00 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/199:23 am
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop31h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/301:30 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 5/195:45 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops48h 05m
Delta
Sun 5/3110:00 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops24h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,239
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:15 am
RIC
-
BNE
2 stops34h 50m
Air Canada
Thu 4/2310:00 am
BNE
-
RIC
2 stops26h 57m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,240
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/163:05 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop23h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/11:35 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,243
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/93:33 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop22h 27m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/164:05 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop37h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,246
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:18 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop43h 42m
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/31:35 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,248
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:18 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop43h 42m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/301:35 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/149:23 am
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop31h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/301:30 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,257

Find flight deals from Richmond to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,178
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$698
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,597
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Sydney Kingsford Smith flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Australia
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Australia 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Australia that are best for you.

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RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/18

8:10 am-7:50 am

2 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-12:01 am

2 stops28h 01m

$1,221

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/17

7:39 pm-7:50 am

2 stops46h 11m

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,221

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/20

8:10 am-7:50 am

2 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 5/31

10:00 am-12:01 am

2 stops28h 01m

$1,221

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/20

1:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,221

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/20

3:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,239

RichmondBrisbane

RIC - BNE

RICBNE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-7:05 am

2 stops34h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,240

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/13

3:33 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 27m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

4:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,246

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/9

3:33 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

4:05 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop37h 37m

$1,246

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/17

7:18 pm-5:00 am

1 stop43h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,248

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/15

3:05 pm-7:50 am

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,261

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Australia

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Australia (average of $137). Flying from Richmond to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $827). 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 Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Richmond to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Australia?

    Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Australia from Richmond.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to Australia in 23h 55m. Fly via Delta, Qantas Airways, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. Richmond and Australia are separated by a distance of 10141 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Australia?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Australia (average of $137). Flying from Richmond to Australia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $827). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,109Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,315Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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