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$55+ 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RIC
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Richmond

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Richmond flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$370

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/176:06 pmMDW - RIC
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/219:01 pmRIC - MDW
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/2210:01 amORD - RIC
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/19:01 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop27h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/205:00 amORD - RIC
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/236:58 pmRIC - ORD
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/1812:37 pmORD - RIC
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:22 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/1212:37 pmORD - RIC
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1311:54 amRIC - ORD
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/132:12 pmSTL - RIC
1 stop20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/171:04 pmRIC - STL
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:11 amORD - RIC
1 stop4h 47mFrontier
Mon 11/1011:53 amRIC - ORD
1 stop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/166:00 amMDW - RIC
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 12/186:15 amRIC - MDW
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/30$238
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/97:00 amORD - RIC
2 stops14h 26mJetBlue
Thu 12/1111:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop9h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 10/29$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:09 pmMDW - RIC
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Tue 11/115:10 amRIC - MDW
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/28$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/84:56 pmORD - RIC
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Wed 11/126:20 amRIC - ORD
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/29$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/225:00 amORD - RIC
1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/306:24 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$240

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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Richmond that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisRichmond

STL - RIC

STLRIC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/20

5:11 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/27

8:39 pm-9:47 am

2 stops38h 08m

$191

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/17

6:06 pm-8:22 am

1 stop13h 16m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/21

9:01 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop21h 06m

$230

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$238

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

10:35 am-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

5:10 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 42m

$239

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

5:34 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/13

5:59 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$239

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

8:20 am-10:29 am

2 stops25h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/1

9:01 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$241

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/15

5:29 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/18

5:10 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 44m

$242

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

1:56 pm-10:59 am

2 stops20h 03m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/16

10:30 pm-10:42 am

1 stop13h 12m

$254

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

7:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/29

5:17 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 13m

$259

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

$261

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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 $57). 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 October 30, 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 $279, Delta can have you in Richmond from Illinois in 2h 07m. Illinois and Richmond are separated by a distance of 641 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 Frontier ($61), Delta ($89), and Spirit Airlines ($101).

  • 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 Republic Airways (92%), Envoy Air (88%) or United Airlines (83%) 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 $322, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $115. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), you can expect to pay $153 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 $57). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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