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$91+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Phoenix

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RIC — PHX
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Phoenix are usually found in August or May, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Phoenix
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/255:17 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop9h 12mFrontier
Mon 1/266:00 amPHX - RIC
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:42 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Thu 1/17:00 amPHX - RIC
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/314:32 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Mon 1/511:53 pmPHX - RIC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/7$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/308:25 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:41 amPHX - RIC
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/261:50 pmPHX - RIC
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/318:25 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/55:50 pmPHX - RIC
2 stops21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$366
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:33 amRIC - PHX
Nonstop5h 31mBreeze Airways
Mon 12/151:49 pmPHX - RIC
Nonstop4h 16mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/8$378
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:42 pmRIC - PHX
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Tue 12/307:00 amPHX - RIC
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Fri 12/129:33 amRIC - PHX
Nonstop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:26 pmPHX - RIC
3 stops40h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$396

Find flight deals from Richmond to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 December 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$202
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$545
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Phoenix
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RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

9:32 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/30

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$228

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/8

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/11

10:10 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$239

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

9:32 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/26

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$248

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

8:20 am-11:09 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/26

9:17 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$254

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

5:42 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 47m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$258

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/7

3:41 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/10

7:30 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$269

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/21

7:20 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/28

1:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$269

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$269

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/12

1:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/17

10:10 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$273

RichmondPhoenix

RIC - PHX

RICPHX

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/5

9:33 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/12

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Phoenix

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond to Phoenix. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Phoenix (average of $89). Flying from Richmond to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to Phoenix is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Richmond to Phoenix. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
243 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Phoenix from Richmond. Booking flights from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Phoenix should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Phoenix from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Phoenix?

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to Phoenix in 5h 33m. Fly via Breeze Airways or JetBlue to get the fastest option. The distance from Richmond to Phoenix is about 1959 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($132), Delta ($138), and Breeze Airways ($144) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Phoenix. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $107. American Airlines flights start at $108 while deals on Southwest start at $108 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Phoenix?

    The cheapest flight price from Richmond to Phoenix is $217. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $228.

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

    Flights departing from Richmond and landing in Phoenix layover in Charlotte most frequently.

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

    The majority of Charlotte visitors spend their time at Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, or Mint Museum Uptown can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can rent a car at Charlotte Douglas for an average daily rate of $49 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Richmond to Phoenix flights have a layover in Atlanta the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Phoenix (average of $89). Flying from Richmond to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Phoenix

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Phoenix. 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$215Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$232Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$245Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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