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$44+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — NYC
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to New York are usually found in June or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to New York

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

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:00 am
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop6h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/412:02 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop9h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$87
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:00 am
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop6h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/312:02 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop9h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$89
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop10h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:02 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop9h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/178:00 am
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop26h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/246:59 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop26h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Sun 3/15:55 am
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop27h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$130
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/21:08 pm
RIC
-
EWR
2 stops21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/412:02 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop9h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$133
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.
Mon 2/1612:19 pm
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop19h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1812:02 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop9h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
EWR
1 stop10h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:59 pm
EWR
-
RIC
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$138
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.
Sat 4/45:23 pm
RIC
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 37m
Delta
Thu 4/99:50 am
JFK
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/37:00 am
RIC
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Mon 3/97:59 am
LGA
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$179
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:00 am
RIC
-
LGA
1 stop11h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/812:59 pm
LGA
-
RIC
1 stop8h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/38:00 am
RIC
-
LGA
1 stop27h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/612:59 pm
LGA
-
RIC
1 stop8h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$181

Find flight deals from Richmond to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to New York (NYC). 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$44
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$225

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to New York (NYC).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to New York 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 New York that are best for you.

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RichmondNewark

RIC - EWR

RICEWR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-11:29 pm

2 stops15h 29m

Newark

Wed 2/18

12:02 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$150

RichmondNewark

RIC - EWR

RICEWR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

12:12 pm-12:39 am

2 stops12h 27m

Newark

Wed 2/25

7:58 am-9:54 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$162

RichmondNewark

RIC - EWR

RICEWR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/6

6:05 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Sat 5/16

7:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$179

RichmondNew York

RIC - JFK

RICJFK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/27

11:50 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/13

9:20 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$179

RichmondNew York

RIC - LGA

RICLGA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/3

10:44 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/8

8:50 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

RichmondNewark

RIC - EWR

RICEWR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

5:46 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Newark

Sun 2/22

6:29 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$179

RichmondNew York

RIC - JFK

RICJFK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/20

4:58 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

9:50 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$179

RichmondNewark

RIC - EWR

RICEWR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Newark

Tue 3/3

8:24 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$179

RichmondNew York

RIC - JFK

RICJFK

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/3

4:59 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

9:50 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$179

RichmondNewark

RIC - EWR

RICEWR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Newark

Mon 4/27

5:30 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$179

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to New York

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to New York. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Richmond to New York is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to New York (average of $54). Flying from Richmond to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to New York. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

The most flights from RIC to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How often are flights from Richmond to New York delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Richmond and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Richmond to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Richmond to New York flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Richmond to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to New York. 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 New York?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC), located 6.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Richmond to New York. 4 airlines have flights from Byrd Intl to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 32 outbound flights to New York per day.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to New York?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Richmond to New York in about 1h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 01m. The distance between Richmond and New York is about 288 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($48), Delta ($167), and American Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to New York. Spirit Airlines is 79% 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 New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. American Airlines flights start at $57 while deals on Delta start at $98 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Richmond to New York consider choosing LATAM Airlines (85%), WestJet (83%) or Aeromexico (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $146. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - New York LaGuardia) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $890 when flying from Richmond to New York.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to New York (average of $54). Flying from Richmond to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to New York. 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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