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$71+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — RIC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$139
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$71
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$410

Good round-trip deal

$233 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:45 amEWR - RIC
1 stop10h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amRIC - EWR
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:29 pmEWR - RIC
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/216:47 pmRIC - EWR
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:45 amEWR - RIC
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/314:28 pmRIC - EWR
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/66:00 amEWR - RIC
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sun 8/106:44 amRIC - EWR
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/1$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2012:55 pmEWR - RIC
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/224:58 pmRIC - EWR
2 stops23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$317
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:55 amEWR - RIC
1 stop8h 43mJetBlue
Mon 5/193:19 pmRIC - EWR
1 stop5h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$358

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Richmond that are best for you.

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Newark

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Richmond

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Tue 5/20

6:45 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$163

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Tue 6/17

7:29 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

6:47 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$167

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Thu 5/29

5:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/31

4:28 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$187

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Fri 5/30

7:07 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/6

5:55 pm-1:07 am

1 stop7h 12m

$193

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Fri 6/20

12:55 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops28h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/22

4:58 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$317

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Thu 5/15

9:55 am-6:38 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/19

3:19 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$358

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Wed 6/4

6:45 am-4:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$71

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Thu 5/29

5:45 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 23m

$94

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Wed 5/21

6:59 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 38m

$110

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

$124

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Richmond in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Newark Airport-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Newark Airport-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Newark to Richmond

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Richmond

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Richmond. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Richmond, you should look to book at least 88 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 Newark Airport to Richmond?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Newark Airport to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 EWR to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to Richmond, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Richmond. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue from New York to Richmond to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Newark to Richmond, you will be flying into Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city. Byrd Intl is the only Richmond airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Newark per day. 2 airlines have flights to Richmond Byrd Intl from Newark on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to Richmond flight route?

    The Newark to Richmond Byrd Intl flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Newark Airport to Richmond round-trip from $139. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $167, and American Airlines, from $187. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $71. American Airlines flights start at $94 while deals on Delta start at $115 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Richmond?

    Before booking your flight to Richmond from Newark Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (83%), GoJet (70%), United Airlines( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Richmond?

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to Richmond is $104. On average you can expect to pay $317. The most popular route, (Newark - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $135.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Richmond?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Newark Airport to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 2 airlines flying from Newark to Richmond

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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