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$154+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Richmond (RIC)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RIC
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
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 November 21, 2025.

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$154
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August

Average price

$250
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 November 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/511:14 amCMH - RIC
1 stop6h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/612:13 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:14 amCMH - RIC
1 stop6h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/86:25 pmRIC - CMH
2 stops25h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/116:45 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/159:49 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/26:00 amCMH - RIC
1 stop29h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/612:13 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/219:13 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/296:24 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/158:00 pmCMH - RIC
1 stop3h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/169:58 amRIC - CMH
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/158:15 amCMH - RIC
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Tue 12/164:26 pmRIC - CMH
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/20$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/156:10 amCMH - RIC
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/166:10 amRIC - CMH
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$274

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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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Return

Price

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Fri 12/5

11:14 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/6

12:13 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$154

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 12/4

11:14 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/8

6:25 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$186

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 1/8

5:33 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

8:20 am-10:13 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$193

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/21

10:51 am-2:17 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$235

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 1/27

7:08 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 16m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

7:02 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$235

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 12/11

6:45 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop22h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/15

6:25 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$240

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-5:09 pm

3 stops35h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

12:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$240

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Thu 12/4

7:36 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops21h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/7

10:11 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$247

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Tue 11/25

4:29 pm-11:25 am

2 stops18h 56m

$220

ColumbusRichmond

CMH - RIC

CMHRIC

Columbus

Sun 12/14

11:14 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$235

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 November 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Richmond is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 11% 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 November 21, 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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,160 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 6h 10m. 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 52% 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, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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