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$698+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Sydney (SYD)

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SYD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Sydney

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/173:33 pm
RIC
-
SYD
2 stops27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/291:00 pm
SYD
-
RIC
1 stop20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,301
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/53:41 pm
RIC
-
SYD
1 stop23h 14m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/186:05 am
SYD
-
RIC
2 stops24h 38m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/1712:50 pm
RIC
-
SYD
1 stop27h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 3/291:00 pm
SYD
-
RIC
1 stop24h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,364
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/106:30 am
RIC
-
SYD
2 stops32h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 12/1411:20 am
SYD
-
RIC
2 stops46h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/174:30 pm
RIC
-
SYD
1 stop23h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 3/2911:20 am
SYD
-
RIC
2 stops50h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,404
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/293:41 pm
RIC
-
SYD
1 stop23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/112:05 pm
SYD
-
RIC
1 stop24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/291:40 pm
RIC
-
SYD
2 stops27h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 2/1111:20 am
SYD
-
RIC
2 stops27h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/17:18 pm
RIC
-
SYD
1 stop21h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 5/912:00 pm
SYD
-
RIC
1 stop20h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,464
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:05 pm
RIC
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/912:00 pm
SYD
-
RIC
1 stop20h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,466

Find flight deals from Richmond to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Sydney (SYD). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,301
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$698
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,597
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Sydney 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Sydney that are best for you.

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RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

3:33 pm-10:20 am

2 stops27h 47m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/29

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,301

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

12:50 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/29

1:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$1,364

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

5:05 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/29

11:20 am-10:57 pm

2 stops50h 37m

$1,404

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

3:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops28h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

12:00 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$1,466

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

3:32 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 33m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

9:10 am-7:11 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,467

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/9

3:05 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/16

10:05 am-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,477

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/20

3:03 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/4

12:00 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$1,519

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/1

1:15 pm-7:30 am

2 stops51h 15m

$698

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/1

3:33 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 22m

$844

RichmondSydney

RIC - SYD

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/28

3:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop25h 50m

$4,117

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Sydney

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 Richmond to Sydney in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Richmond-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Sydney 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 Richmond-Sydney 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 Richmond to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Sydney

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sydney (average of $137). Flying from Richmond to Sydney in May is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Sydney, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Sydney?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Sydney can take about 25h. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,404. Airlines will cover a distance of 9729 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Sydney is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,109 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $1,315 and $1,452 round-trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sydney (average of $137). Flying from Richmond to Sydney in May is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Sydney

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Sydney. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,109Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,315Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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