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$80+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Richmond (RIC)

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CMH — RIC
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 January 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$181
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$330
From Columbus to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2210:40 amCMH - RIC
1 stop11h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/2612:50 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop10h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Fri 2/205:45 amCMH - RIC
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/228:00 amRIC - CMH
1 stop26h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:11 amCMH - RIC
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Wed 3/114:58 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/7$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 2/2010:54 amCMH - RIC
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/18:00 amRIC - CMH
1 stop26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Fri 2/205:45 amCMH - RIC
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:00 amRIC - CMH
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/272:08 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Thu 1/297:02 amRIC - CMH
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/6$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/115:45 amCMH - RIC
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/158:00 amRIC - CMH
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 2/112:55 pmCMH - RIC
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/212:50 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 2/205:45 amCMH - RIC
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/18:00 amRIC - CMH
1 stop26h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 3/101:45 pmCMH - RIC
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Wed 3/116:00 amRIC - CMH
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 4/23:28 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop17h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/76:29 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$265

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Richmond that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 1/22

10:40 am-10:04 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/26

12:50 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$181

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Fri 2/20

5:45 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop26h 44m

$190

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 3/10

7:11 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

4:58 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$195

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Fri 2/20

5:45 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-10:34 am

2 stops26h 34m

$232

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 1/27

2:08 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

7:02 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$235

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/15

8:00 am-10:34 am

2 stops26h 34m

$248

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Sun 2/1

12:55 pm-8:47 am

2 stops19h 52m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/2

12:50 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$256

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 3/10

1:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$263

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Wed 2/11

5:50 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/15

7:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$281

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Mon 2/9

12:03 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$80

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Richmond (average of $55). Flying from Columbus to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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.

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 January 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to Richmond by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,095 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Richmond. You should not have trouble finding flights to Byrd Intl from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Richmond airport from Columbus. It is only a 6.9 mi journey from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Richmond’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Richmond?

    Departing from Columbus to Richmond will take you 4h 15m. The distance from Columbus to Richmond is about 346 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $156, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Richmond and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $223 and $226, respectively. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $108 and $114 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Richmond (average of $55). Flying from Columbus to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Richmond

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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