Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Irvine, CA from $74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
RIC — LAX
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Irvine are usually found in September or May, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Richmond (RIC) to Irvine

All the information you need to plan the best RIC to IR9 flight in 2023: compare Richmond to Irvine flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Irvine.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$119
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Irvine
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Irvine

RIC - LAX

Price

$217 - $495

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine?

To save up to 36% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine from $547 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $553 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine?

Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $253.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine (RIC - IR9)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine as you normally would.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Richmond to Irvine

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Cheap Breeze Airways flights from Richmond to Irvine

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Cheap Richmond to Irvine flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for RIC to Irvine flights for September, October
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Richmond to Irvine 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Irvine from Richmond

The cheapest one-way flights from Richmond to Irvine
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1 stop15h 42m

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1 stop10h 00m

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1 stop11h 19m

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1 stop11h 55m

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Wed 10/18

1 stop15h 42m

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1 stop10h 00m

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Wed 10/25

1 stop15h 42m

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Tue 10/31

1 stop27h 20m

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1 stop15h 42m

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1 stop6h 55m

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Mon 10/30

2 stops22h 35m

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Tue 10/31

1 stop6h 55m

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Fri 10/27

2 stops21h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

1 stop6h 55m

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Thu 10/26

Nonstop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/2

Nonstop5h 05m

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Fri 10/27

1 stop12h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/28

1 stop11h 48m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways and JetBlue from Richmond to Irvine. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Richmond to Irvine flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Irvine?

Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from Byrd Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Richmond airport to Irvine. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $120, but on average you can expect to pay $164.

Are there nonstop flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine is less than $388.

Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Richmond, Virginia to Irvine flight route?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine?

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine?

On average you can expect to pay $208 for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Irvine. The cheapest flight overall is $97 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $147.

What does RIC to LAX mean?

This is defined as Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). Codes like Los Angeles Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), Ontario Airport (ONT), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), Hawthorne Airport (HHR).

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Alternative routes for Richmond to Irvine

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Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Irvine

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Richmond to Irvine choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$145Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest$200Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$255Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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