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$79+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Richmond (IND - 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — RIC
Mar 22 — Mar 291
Sat 3/22
Sat 3/29
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Indianapolis to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 March 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$79
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$541
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:45 amIND - RIC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/169:21 pmRIC - IND
1 stop27h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:25 pmIND - RIC
1 stop18h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/86:12 pmRIC - IND
1 stop28h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$200
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:10 amIND - RIC
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/208:04 pmRIC - IND
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:00 amIND - RIC
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Sat 7/124:20 pmRIC - IND
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/16$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:05 pmIND - RIC
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/144:50 pmRIC - IND
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/16$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:20 amIND - RIC
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/56:15 amRIC - IND
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$453

Find flights from Indianapolis to Richmond within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 March 17, 2025.

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Return

Price

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Wed 5/14

5:45 am-5:17 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/16

9:21 pm-12:23 am

1 stop27h 02m

$154

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Sun 5/4

1:25 pm-8:07 am

1 stop18h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/8

6:12 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop28h 48m

$200

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Thu 5/15

6:10 am-10:08 am

1 stop3h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/20

8:04 pm-12:03 am

1 stop3h 59m

$277

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/12

4:20 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$317

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Tue 4/1

11:20 am-5:32 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/5

6:15 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$453

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Mon 3/31

9:59 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop25h 49m

$79

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Tue 8/19

5:50 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 45m

$144

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Tue 8/19

7:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$175

IndianapolisRichmond

IND - RIC

INDRIC

Indianapolis

Tue 5/27

5:40 am-9:23 pm

2 stops15h 43m

$438

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Deals found on 3/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Richmond in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Indianapolis-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to Richmond

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Indianapolis to Richmond including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Richmond. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Indianapolis to Richmond, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Indianapolis to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 IND to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis 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 March 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Indianapolis to Richmond at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 March 17, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,908 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,611 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,876 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Richmond round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Richmond round-trip from $154. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $277, and Delta, from $317. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Richmond are Spirit Airlines ($79), American Airlines ($144), and Southwest ($175).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Indianapolis to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 Indianapolis to Richmond

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 March 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$137Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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