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$106+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RIC
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Wed 6/10
Wed 6/17
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 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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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 May 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/302:15 pm
MDW
-
RIC
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Mon 6/15:35 pm
RIC
-
MDW
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 6/16:47 pm
ORD
-
RIC
1 stop4h 05m
American Airlines
Thu 6/48:10 pm
RIC
-
ORD
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 7/48:20 am
ORD
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 7/88:01 pm
RIC
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 5/2912:55 pm
MDW
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Mon 6/17:30 pm
RIC
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/297:30 am
ORD
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 5/308:00 am
RIC
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/285:50 pm
MDW
-
RIC
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/17:30 pm
RIC
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 9/287:02 am
ORD
-
RIC
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 9/288:14 pm
RIC
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 10/126:30 pm
ORD
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 10/196:30 am
RIC
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Fri 7/38:05 pm
MDW
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/84:55 pm
RIC
-
MDW
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/10$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/172:50 pm
ORD
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 6/208:10 pm
RIC
-
ORD
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/168:49 pm
ORD
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 8/128:15 pm
RIC
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 7/86:10 pm
MDW
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Tue 7/147:25 am
RIC
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$323

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 May 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Southwest)

One-way from

$106
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$481

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Richmond that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/4

12:45 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/8

4:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$320

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

7:30 am-10:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/30

6:30 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

$324

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

8:00 am-11:18 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/1

6:30 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$325

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/3

12:40 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/8

6:10 am-11:00 am

2 stops5h 50m

$325
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/8

8:05 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/12

7:45 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$327

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/15

5:45 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 28m

$333

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

6:30 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$355

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/17

12:40 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/18

6:35 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$366

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

2:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/30

10:45 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$379

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

6:10 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$389

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Richmond in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Richmond, you should look to book at least 78 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond (average of $74). Flying from Chicago to Richmond in November is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 May 11, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Chicago to Richmond by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Richmond flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 May 11, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 May 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,634 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 26 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 1h 55m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 628 mi between Chicago and Richmond. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Richmond, with prices starting at $108. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $174 and $217, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Richmond for 71% 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 (83%), United Airlines (74%), Air Canada (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Richmond is $118. On average you can expect to pay $350. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $254.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond (average of $74). Flying from Chicago to Richmond in November is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$108Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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