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$114+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Columbus (CMH)

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CMH
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/317:55 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 9/19:00 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:00 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Sat 10/106:25 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3110:50 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 9/111:45 am
CMH
-
RIC
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:50 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 8/138:05 am
CMH
-
RIC
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 8/299:24 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:10 pm
CMH
-
RIC
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/53:30 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 8/126:50 am
CMH
-
RIC
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:30 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 8/136:00 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Wed 8/59:24 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/128:59 pm
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop18h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:05 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Fri 11/136:00 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:05 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 8/308:04 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:25 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sun 8/306:20 am
CMH
-
RIC
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$292

Find flight deals from Richmond to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Columbus (CMH). 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 July 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$511
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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Columbus 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 July 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/31

4:58 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$227

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/31

10:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Tue 9/1

11:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$232

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/30

7:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Thu 10/8

3:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$232

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/5

3:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Columbus

Wed 8/12

6:50 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$246

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbus

Fri 11/13

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$282

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/24

7:08 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 41m

Columbus

Sun 9/27

7:07 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 30m

$287

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/16

1:00 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbus

Sun 10/18

6:05 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$287

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/24

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Columbus

Sun 9/27

6:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$292
Quickest round-trip

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/29

8:05 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Columbus

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$297

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Columbus

Fri 8/28

7:49 pm-12:43 am

1 stop4h 54m

$297

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Columbus

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 Columbus in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport 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 Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport (average of $287). Flying from Richmond to Columbus Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Columbus Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated July 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Richmond to Columbus Airport. 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,806 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Richmond. Booking flights from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $227, Delta can have you in Columbus Airport from Richmond in 6h 20m. The distance from Richmond to Columbus Airport is about 346 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $194, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. Delta flights start at $128 while deals on American Airlines start at $138 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Columbus 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 Columbus Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport (average of $287). Flying from Richmond to Columbus Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Columbus. 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 July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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