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$64+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Richmond (RIC)

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RIC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/305:25 pmMDW - RIC
2 stops5h 15mSouthwest
Tue 1/65:30 pmRIC - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/245:57 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:36 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$289
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:25 amORD - RIC
1 stop5h 22mJetBlue
Mon 12/1511:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop9h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 12/4$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/267:00 amORD - RIC
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:40 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/116:15 amORD - RIC
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/129:49 pmRIC - ORD
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/306:05 pmORD - RIC
3 stops22h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/68:25 pmRIC - ORD
2 stops25h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/245:31 pmORD - RIC
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Wed 12/3112:59 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/2$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/246:05 amORD - RIC
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop21h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/146:11 amORD - RIC
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:25 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop17h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/162:15 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1710:40 amRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/127:20 amORD - RIC
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/159:52 amRIC - ORD
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/177:25 pmORD - RIC
3 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/216:24 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$311

Find flight deals from Chicago to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Richmond (RIC). 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Delta)

One-way from

$64
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Richmond 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Richmond that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/2

6:08 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

10:46 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$286

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/30

5:25 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops5h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$288

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

6:19 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

$288

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

12:45 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$288

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

6:40 pm-12:27 am

1 stop4h 47m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/2

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$291

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

6:40 pm-12:27 am

1 stop4h 47m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/1

5:40 am-9:56 am

1 stop5h 16m

$291

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/26

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/7

7:19 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$292

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

5:31 pm-12:03 am

1 stop5h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:59 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$299

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

1:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$302

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

2:15 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/17

10:40 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$309

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Richmond. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Richmond, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond (average of $57). Flying from Chicago to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 CHI to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Chicago to Richmond by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Richmond. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Richmond

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Richmond. 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 December 4, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to RIC are scheduled on a Thursday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Richmond. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,157 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Richmond. 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 into for flights to Richmond from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Richmond, you will be flying into Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city. Byrd Intl is the only Richmond airport and it handles 20 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Richmond Byrd Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Richmond in 2h 18m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 641 mi between Chicago and Richmond. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Richmond, with prices starting at $78. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $219 and $236, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Richmond for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Richmond for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Richmond on time: Envoy Air (75%), ANA (71%), United Airlines (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Richmond is $119. On average you can expect to pay $409. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $145.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond (average of $57). Flying from Chicago to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 Chicago to Richmond

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Richmond. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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