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$45+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Richmond (PHL - 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — RIC
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Richmond

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/235:10 amPHL - RIC
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/2510:35 amPHL - RIC
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2612:16 pmRIC - PHL
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$366
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/314:32 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop6h 10mJetBlue
Fri 1/98:35 amRIC - PHL
1 stop4h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/279:33 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:16 pmRIC - PHL
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/246:32 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/287:11 pmRIC - PHL
2 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/244:00 pmPHL - RIC
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:22 amRIC - PHL
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/244:00 pmPHL - RIC
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/266:42 pmRIC - PHL
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/239:20 pmPHL - RIC
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/257:22 amRIC - PHL
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/316:35 amPHL - RIC
2 stops15h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/96:30 amRIC - PHL
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$527
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/224:32 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/287:11 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$533

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$115
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$45
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$495 or less

Good one-way deal

$335 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Richmond that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

12:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

8:20 am-7:23 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$131

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Mon 1/26

1:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

3:30 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$140

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

1:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

12:50 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$155

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

4:55 pm-11:55 am

2 stops19h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/28

7:44 pm-10:49 am

1 stop15h 05m

$163

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Fri 1/23

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-8:47 am

1 stop24h 27m

$163

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 1/27

8:43 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

12:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$177

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$188

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Fri 1/23

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

12:50 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$200

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/10

7:44 pm-8:47 am

2 stops37h 03m

$207

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sat 3/7

3:02 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$267

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Deals found on 12/21

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Richmond

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 Philadelphia 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

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond (average of $48). Flying from Philadelphia to Richmond in January is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 PHL to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Richmond at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Richmond. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

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

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 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Philadelphia 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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

    Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Richmond from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Byrd Intl (RIC) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Richmond from 1 airline. 1h 14m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond Byrd Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Richmond?

    JetBlue and Spirit Airlines can get you from Philadelphia to Richmond in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. Airlines will cover 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 Philadelphia to Richmond round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $453, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Richmond.. American Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond consider choosing PSA Airlines (89%), Republic Airways (82%) or Alaska Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Richmond?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Richmond? While on average our users pay $444, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $335. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $140.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond (average of $48). Flying from Philadelphia to Richmond in January is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 Philadelphia to Richmond

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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