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$689+ 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 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — MEL
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 12/62:33 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops26h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:00 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops26h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/96:30 amRIC - MEL
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/131:00 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/56:21 amRIC - MEL
1 stop30h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1211:05 amMEL - RIC
2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/911:27 amRIC - MEL
1 stop25h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/1311:05 amMEL - RIC
2 stops27h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,439
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/911:27 amRIC - MEL
1 stop25h 33mQantas Airways
Tue 1/1311:05 amMEL - RIC
2 stops27h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/23$1,527
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/243:33 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops27h 32mQantas Airways
Sun 2/159:35 amMEL - RIC
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,541
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:33 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/296:20 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops42h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,890

Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,265
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$689
(United Airlines)
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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

Mon 2/23

2:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

12:00 pm-12:07 am

2 stops27h 07m

$1,265

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/5

10:40 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,288

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/9

9:58 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 02m

Melbourne

Tue 1/13

11:30 am-9:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,288

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/5

6:21 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 39m

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:05 am-10:24 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,289

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/6

10:54 am-9:30 am

2 stops30h 36m

Melbourne

Sat 12/13

4:05 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop22h 11m

$1,415

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

$689

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/7

9:58 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 02m

$694

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

$809

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/27

5:12 pm-10:00 am

2 stops48h 48m

$1,005

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/27

11:20 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,545

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Deals found on 10/22

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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.

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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 $339). Flying from Richmond to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 RIC to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Melbourne Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated October 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Richmond to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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 2 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 27h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 40m. There are 10141 mi between Richmond and Melbourne Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,163. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $1,263 round trip.

  • 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 $339). Flying from Richmond to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 Richmond to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Melbourne. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,163Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,263Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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