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$55+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Philadelphia (RIC - PHL)

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — PHL
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Priceline)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$641

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:30 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/35:25 amPHL - RIC
1 stop6h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$141
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:30 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/56:53 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:30 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/33:45 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:25 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/155:16 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:49 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop14h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/56:53 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:36 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/14:44 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop18h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$194

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RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/14

6:25 pm-9:17 am

1 stop14h 52m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/15

5:16 pm-8:22 am

1 stop15h 06m

$180

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/2

12:30 pm-12:26 am

2 stops11h 56m

Philadelphia

Fri 12/5

6:53 pm-11:18 am

1 stop16h 25m

$189

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/27

8:36 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/1

4:44 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 41m

$194

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/4

9:49 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop14h 47m

Philadelphia

Fri 12/5

7:11 pm-11:18 am

2 stops16h 07m

$206

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/10

11:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/17

4:32 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$213

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

8:35 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

8:40 am-1:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$217

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/1

9:01 pm-12:40 am

1 stop27h 39m

Philadelphia

Thu 12/4

5:29 pm-9:12 am

1 stop15h 43m

$227

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/2

12:30 pm-3:17 pm

3 stops26h 47m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/3

8:54 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$229

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/24

6:24 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Philadelphia

Sun 12/28

8:41 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$230

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

12:50 pm-12:41 am

1 stop11h 51m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

7:10 am-7:04 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$238

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Philadelphia

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia (average of $54). Flying from Richmond to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Richmond to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    You will need to book a flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Philadelphia if you want to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia. At least 1 airline has flights from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL) on a regular basis. There are 11 flights to Philadelphia from the Richmond airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RIC to PHL to be around 1h 09m.

  • How popular is this Richmond to Philadelphia flight route?

    Flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Philadelphia have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    For as low as $213, Spirit Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from Richmond in 4h 37m. Richmond and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 198 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Philadelphia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $443 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia for 19% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider Piedmont Airlines (87%), Qatar Airways (83%) or American Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from Richmond to Philadelphia is $128. On average you can expect to pay $1,823. The most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for $130.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia (average of $54). Flying from Richmond to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 airline flying from Richmond to Philadelphia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond to Philadelphia. 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$443Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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