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$121+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RIC
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Wed 1/28
Wed 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Richmond

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 December 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:13 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/110:11 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop22h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:51 amCMH - RIC
1 stop12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:31 amRIC - CMH
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$694
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:36 amCMH - RIC
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:01 amRIC - CMH
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$696
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/36:40 pmRIC - CMH
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$722

Find 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 December 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$121
(Super.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378
From Columbus to Richmond Byrd Intl
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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 December 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Richmond that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Richmond

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Price

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 1/22

10:40 am-10:04 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-10:47 am

2 stops26h 27m

$166

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Sun 2/1

4:11 pm-11:55 am

1 stop19h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/7

8:17 am-11:23 am

2 stops27h 06m

$189

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

2:40 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$224

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:28 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/3

8:39 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 48m

$228

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Fri 1/30

6:06 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 49m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/2

12:50 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$241

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 1/20

8:15 am-12:07 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/21

5:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$243

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Mon 1/19

8:05 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop3h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

9:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$250

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Mon 1/12

6:06 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 49m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

8:20 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$251

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Mon 1/19

6:25 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

4:59 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$255

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-5:31 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

8:30 am-10:32 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$265

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Richmond

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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 December 29, 2025.
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
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,120 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,072 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,221 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 3h 38m. The distance from Columbus to Richmond is about 346 mi.

  • 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 50% 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 December 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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