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$721+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — MEL
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/510:37 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops30h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1612:00 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops26h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 2/186:25 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops35h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 2/2211:30 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/137:48 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops45h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 2/1711:30 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,316
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/53:33 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops27h 52m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/164:05 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$1,453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/301:53 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops25h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 4/61:35 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop38h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 3/2810:25 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops31h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/411:55 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops48h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 10/131:26 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops26h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 10/274:05 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop33h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,532
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/186:30 am
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/221:55 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops48h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 10/131:26 pm
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops26h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 10/2010:00 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops23h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,562
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1310:01 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/1510:10 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,636

Find flight deals from Richmond to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,275
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$721
(American Airlines)
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Melbourne 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/5

10:37 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 53m

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,275

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/30

1:53 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 52m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

1:35 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop38h 39m

$1,472

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/28

10:25 am-9:15 am

2 stops31h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

11:55 am-9:17 pm

2 stops48h 22m

$1,530

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/28

6:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

9:00 am-10:47 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$1,660

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

3:10 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$1,958

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/28

3:33 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 27m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

2:35 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$2,058

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/5

3:33 pm-7:10 am

2 stops47h 37m

Melbourne

Mon 3/16

3:45 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops47h 09m

$2,064

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/30

3:33 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

1:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$2,352

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/27

3:33 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 02m

Melbourne

Fri 4/3

8:50 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$2,417

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/27

8:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 4/3

11:00 am-9:47 pm

3 stops25h 47m

$2,430

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Melbourne

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 Melbourne in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Melbourne Airport 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-Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Melbourne Airport (average of $317). Flying from Richmond to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $948). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Richmond to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Melbourne. On average, Byrd Intl has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 0 airlines. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Richmond to Melbourne Airport in about 30h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 57m. There are 10141 mi between Richmond and Melbourne Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Melbourne Airport (average of $317). Flying from Richmond to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $948). 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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