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$92+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RIC
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$92
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$376
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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/105:00 amCMH - RIC
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/139:37 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$179
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:28 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/265:45 amRIC - CMH
1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:34 amCMH - RIC
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 amRIC - CMH
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/55:00 amCMH - RIC
1 stop28h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/119:59 amRIC - CMH
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:34 amCMH - RIC
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/26:33 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop17h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/95:00 amCMH - RIC
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/119:59 amRIC - CMH
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:03 amCMH - RIC
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Tue 10/215:03 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/15$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/55:00 amCMH - RIC
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:17 pmRIC - CMH
2 stops17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/145:40 amCMH - RIC
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/216:30 amRIC - CMH
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/255:55 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Tue 10/2810:25 amRIC - CMH
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/17$247

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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 September 17, 2025.
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

Fri 10/24

12:28 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/26

5:45 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 13m

$181

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 9/30

8:34 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop27h 21m

$219

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 9/30

8:34 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/2

6:33 pm-11:41 am

1 stop17h 08m

$228

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 10/14

7:03 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 28m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/21

5:03 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$237

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 10/14

5:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/21

6:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$242

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Sat 10/25

5:55 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

$247

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Mon 11/24

8:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop2h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/26

6:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 40m

$257

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 9/30

9:38 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$263

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Fri 10/24

6:20 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

$270

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Sun 10/19

5:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$105

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Columbus to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 CMH to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Richmond is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 10% 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 September 17, 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
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 28m. 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 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Columbus to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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