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$229+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Raleigh (RIC - RDU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 Raleigh (RDU). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$248
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Raleigh-Durham
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/256:41 amRIC - RDU
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/295:34 amRDU - RIC
1 stop2h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/259:31 pmRIC - RDU
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/293:22 pmRDU - RIC
2 stops29h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/139:42 amRIC - RDU
1 stop22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/145:10 pmRDU - RIC
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:30 amRIC - RDU
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/137:50 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop18h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$518
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/189:21 pmRIC - RDU
2 stops13h 20mBreeze Airways
Thu 6/198:54 pmRDU - RIC
1 stop11h 45mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$676

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RichmondRaleigh

RIC - RDU

RICRDU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/25

6:41 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/29

5:34 am-8:16 am

1 stop2h 42m

$229

RichmondRaleigh

RIC - RDU

RICRDU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/25

9:31 pm-9:40 am

1 stop12h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/29

3:22 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$242

RichmondRaleigh

RIC - RDU

RICRDU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/13

9:42 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/14

5:10 pm-8:41 am

2 stops15h 31m

$308

RichmondRaleigh

RIC - RDU

RICRDU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/13

10:59 am-9:17 am

2 stops22h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/14

2:47 pm-8:41 am

3 stops17h 54m

$714

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Deals found on 6/10

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Richmond to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. 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
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $229. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $242 and $714, respectively. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Richmond to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 Raleigh

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond to Raleigh. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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