How long is the flight from Chicago to Richmond?

There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Richmond in 5h 54m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 628 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 Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $213 and $219, 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 $412. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $112.

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: GoJet (73%), United Airlines (69%), Qatar Airways (65%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Richmond?

Before booking your flight from Chicago to Richmond check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest.

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.

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 6 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Richmond Byrd Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

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.

$49+ Flights from Chicago to Richmond

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Richmond flights typically cost between $347 and $517 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $105 on Spirit Airlines (Jan 7-Jan 9).

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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 18, 2025.

Thu 12/1812:39 pmORD - RIC

1 stop5h 02mFrontier

Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$242

Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - RIC

1 stop11h 04mFrontier

Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 52mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$313

Tue 12/307:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/58:25 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops51h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$356

Wed 12/246:21 pmORD - RIC

1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:12 pmRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$357

Sun 12/216:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop11h 04mFrontier

Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$358

Wed 12/247:41 pmORD - RIC

1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/304:20 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$364

Tue 12/236:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 25mFrontier

Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$367

Tue 12/303:10 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/58:25 pmRIC - MDW

2 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$384

Wed 12/315:57 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:25 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$417

Thu 12/255:30 amORD - RIC

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Sun 12/286:14 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$420

Tue 12/305:45 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Mon 1/54:50 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$508

Sat 12/277:30 amMDW - RIC

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

Mon 12/295:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$599

Best flights from Chicago to Richmond
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Richmond that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Wed 1/76:05 pmORD - RIC

3 stops26h 59mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/98:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$160

Sun 1/181:13 pmORD - RIC

1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/238:20 amRIC - ORD

2 stops10h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$170

Sat 1/1712:15 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Sun 1/185:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$265

Sat 1/171:28 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop3h 30mDelta

Sun 1/185:40 amRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$269

Wed 2/186:10 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/2610:25 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$271

Fri 1/168:43 pmORD - RIC

1 stop24h 21mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/238:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$161

Fri 2/65:15 amORD - RIC

1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/912:50 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop28h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$192

Thu 1/1511:55 amMDW - RIC

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Sun 1/185:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$286

Thu 1/1510:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/228:00 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$293

Tue 1/136:15 pmORD - RIC

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Tue 1/205:32 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$294

Sun 2/1510:35 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/186:25 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$309

Fri 1/167:30 pmORD - RIC

1 stop16h 01mDelta

Tue 1/202:05 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$316

Sun 2/19:50 amMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Tue 2/35:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$321

Wed 1/145:31 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop5h 54mDelta

Wed 1/215:40 amRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$319

Sun 2/151:15 pmMDW - RIC

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Wed 2/1812:30 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$334

Wed 1/146:15 pmORD - RIC

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Sat 1/2412:46 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$319

Thu 1/157:01 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 18mDelta

Sat 1/246:00 amRIC - ORD

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$322

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Richmond
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Richmond. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/75:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/98:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$105

Wed 1/75:10 pmMDW - RIC

2 stops14h 13mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/912:50 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$225

Fri 1/94:31 pmMDW - RIC

2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:50 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$210

Tue 1/138:08 pmORD - RIC

1 stop21h 56mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/238:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$150

Wed 1/147:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/228:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$132

Wed 1/147:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/238:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$137

Thu 1/155:15 amORD - RIC

1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/188:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$149

Thu 1/151:13 pmORD - RIC

1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1912:50 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop25h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$157

Thu 1/158:43 pmORD - RIC

2 stops14h 12mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/238:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$158

Sat 1/178:22 amMDW - RIC

2 stops12h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1811:06 amRIC - MDW

1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$253

Sun 1/181:13 pmORD - RIC

1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/228:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$133

Sun 1/181:13 pmORD - RIC

1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/238:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$141

One-way flights from Chicago to Richmond
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Richmond. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Wed 1/147:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$49

Thu 1/295:15 amORD - RIC

1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$70

Thu 1/155:15 amORD - RIC

1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$72

Fri 1/238:43 pmORD - RIC

1 stop24h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$73

Sun 1/181:13 pmORD - RIC

1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$76

Wed 2/188:30 amORD - RIC

1 stop26h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$80

Mon 1/126:45 amORD - RIC

1 stop5h 42mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$82

Sat 1/175:32 pmORD - RIC

1 stop27h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$84

Sun 2/11:00 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$85

Tue 1/138:08 pmORD - RIC

1 stop21h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$85

Thu 2/197:30 amMDW - RIC

1 stop27h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$86

Tue 2/1710:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 27mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$87

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$105 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$49 (Booking.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$412
Good round-trip deal	$287 or less
Good one-way deal	$257 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

6:05 pm-10:04 pm

3 stops26h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/9

8:20 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$160

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

8:43 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

8:20 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$161

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

1:13 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

8:20 am-5:52 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$170

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

5:15 am-10:04 pm

1 stop15h 49m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/9

12:50 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop28h 02m

$192

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

12:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$265

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

1:28 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 47m

$269

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

6:10 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

10:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$271

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

11:55 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$286

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$293

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

6:15 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

5:32 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$294

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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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

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

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 $58). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Richmond by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

9,093 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

11,055 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

8,190 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

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 6 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 5h 54m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 628 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 Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $213 and $219, 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: GoJet (73%), United Airlines (69%), Qatar Airways (65%).
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 $412. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $112.
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 $58). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$78	Average$224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$213	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$219	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$235	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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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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