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$89+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Richmond (ALB - 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — RIC
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Richmond

Cheapest flights from Albany to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/305:00 amALB - RIC
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:22 amRIC - ALB
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/217:15 pmALB - RIC
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amRIC - ALB
1 stop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/205:19 pmALB - RIC
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:42 pmRIC - ALB
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/186:00 amALB - RIC
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/226:42 pmRIC - ALB
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/305:45 amALB - RIC
1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:25 amRIC - ALB
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/185:40 amALB - RIC
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/226:10 amRIC - ALB
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/246:00 amALB - RIC
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/277:22 amRIC - ALB
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/215:50 amALB - RIC
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/3012:10 pmRIC - ALB
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/2311:28 amALB - RIC
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/277:22 amRIC - ALB
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$471
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/206:05 pmALB - RIC
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:10 amRIC - ALB
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$477

Find flight deals from Albany to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) 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 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$377
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Richmond that are best for you.

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AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/9

6:36 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$177

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

2:47 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$177

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Wed 1/7

5:40 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/9

5:32 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$177

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Fri 1/9

6:24 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/11

7:02 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 00m

$177

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Fri 1/16

5:45 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 53m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/19

7:54 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$211

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Wed 4/22

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/25

11:48 am-2:50 pm

1 stop3h 02m

$224

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Tue 1/6

7:25 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$237

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Fri 2/20

5:35 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/23

6:46 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$267

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Fri 2/13

5:35 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

$268

AlbanyRichmond

ALB - RIC

ALBRIC

Albany Intl

Tue 1/6

7:25 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$271

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Compare providers for flights from Albany 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 Albany 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
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Albany, New York-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-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 Albany, New York-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 Albany to Richmond

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Richmond?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Richmond (average of $119). Flying from Albany, New York to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 ALB to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany 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 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Albany, New York to Richmond is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

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 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Albany to Richmond to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Richmond in 3h 53m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 407 mi between Albany, New York and Richmond. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Richmond round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Richmond, with prices starting at $127. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $241 and $296, respectively. Delta is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Richmond one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Albany, New York to Richmond for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany 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 Albany, New York to Richmond?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Richmond (average of $119). Flying from Albany, New York to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 Albany to Richmond

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albany 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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