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$650+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — MEL
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
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 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Wed 2/1810:25 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops31h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 2/2211:30 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,215
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/293:05 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop23h 55m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/11:35 pm
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$1,267
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:00 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops38h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/16:55 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops41h 59m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/17$1,350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/211:51 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops28h 54m
American Airlines
Thu 8/139:45 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops26h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,545
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/27:23 pm
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop43h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/138:15 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,634
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/29:45 am
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/95:20 pm
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,701
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 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 2/226:00 am
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops24h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$2,076

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 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,267
(oojo)

One-way from

$650
(Kiwi.com)
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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 19, 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

Wed 4/29

3:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 5/1

1:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,267

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 5/1

6:55 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,350

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/2

11:51 am-6:45 am

2 stops28h 54m

Melbourne

Thu 8/13

9:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,545

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/2

7:23 pm-5:00 am

1 stop43h 37m

Melbourne

Thu 8/13

8:15 am-6:43 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$1,634

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/2

9:45 am-4:50 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

5:20 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,701

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

10:33 am-6:45 am

3 stops30h 12m

Melbourne

Fri 5/1

9:00 am-6:26 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$2,613

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/13

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops56h 10m

$650

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/4

2:50 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 40m

$682

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/4

3:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 55m

$705

RichmondMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/13

3:33 pm-10:25 am

2 stops27h 52m

$726

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Deals found on 2/16

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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

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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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines fly from Richmond to Melbourne Airport in about 23h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h. 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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