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$117+ 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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — RIC
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$182
(Southwest)

One-way from

$117
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$701

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
From Philadelphia to Richmond Byrd Intl
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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 June 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 7/266:00 amPHL - RIC
1 stop9h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/24:17 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 8/236:00 amPHL - RIC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 8/267:30 amRIC - PHL
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/277:00 amPHL - RIC
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/35:00 pmRIC - PHL
2 stops15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$267

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PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/2

4:17 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$209

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$241

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sun 7/27

7:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/3

5:00 pm-8:04 am

2 stops15h 04m

$267

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Thu 7/24

5:21 pm-8:37 am

1 stop15h 16m

$117

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Mon 7/21

5:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$216

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Thu 7/3

5:40 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$293

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sat 7/5

7:05 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$321

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Thu 7/17

6:05 am-9:36 am

1 stop3h 31m

$426

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Deals found on 6/29

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Philadelphia to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 June 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Richmond in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Richmond

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and JetBlue 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 11 daily flights to Richmond from 1 airline. 1h 11m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond Byrd Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Southwest, at $182, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Richmond. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Spirit Airlines. Southwest is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $216 and $293 on Southwest and JetBlue, respectively.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines (79%), Qatar Airways (60%) or Piedmont Airlines (58%) 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 $421, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $231. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $212.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Philadelphia to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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