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$56+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RIC
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Richmond

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:12 amMDW - RIC
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - MDW
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:39 pmORD - RIC
1 stop5h 02mFrontier
Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:57 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:25 amRIC - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 amORD - RIC
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Thu 1/17:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/14$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/216:25 pmPIA - RIC
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:57 pmRIC - PIA
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:13 pmSTL - RIC
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sun 1/46:20 amRIC - STL
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/14$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amSTL - RIC
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Sun 1/46:10 amRIC - STL
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:57 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:25 amRIC - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:38 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:57 pmRIC - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:41 pmORD - RIC
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/304:20 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/255:30 amORD - RIC
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Sun 12/287:41 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/13$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:40 amORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:05 amRIC - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$368

Find flight deals from Illinois to Richmond

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Richmond flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$56
(Spirit)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Richmond that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisRichmond

STL - RIC

STLRIC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/17

5:11 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/24

7:44 pm-6:51 am

2 stops36h 07m

$243

PeoriaRichmond

PIA - RIC

PIARIC

Greater Peoria

Tue 3/3

5:22 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

6:25 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$269

St. LouisRichmond

STL - RIC

STLRIC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

11:22 am-7:12 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

6:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$276

St. LouisRichmond

STL - RIC

STLRIC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

11:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/20

5:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$281

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

8:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$284

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

9:50 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

7:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$286

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

9:50 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/21

4:10 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$298

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

10:29 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$301

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:41 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/7

9:10 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$301

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

1:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Richmond

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Richmond (average of $58). Flying from Illinois to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 IL to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Illinois to Richmond by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Richmond. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Richmond flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Illinois to Richmond, you will be flying into Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Richmond?

    For as low as $269, American Airlines can have you in Richmond from Illinois in 5h 01m. Illinois and Richmond are separated by a distance of 697 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Richmond are Southwest ($76), Delta ($88), and American Airlines ($112).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Richmond?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Richmond is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Richmond Byrd Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Richmond?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Richmond consider choosing Envoy Air (75%), ANA (71%) or United Airlines (71%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Richmond?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Richmond is generally $412, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), you can expect to pay $112 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Richmond (average of $58). Flying from Illinois to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 Illinois to Richmond

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$213Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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