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$55+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Philadelphia (RIC - PHL)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — PHL
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Tue 12/305:10 amPHL - RIC
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:13 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1410:00 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$344
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:34 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop5h 17mFrontier
Sun 12/219:18 amPHL - RIC
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:13 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/144:34 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop24h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/12$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:25 pmRIC - PHL
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:01 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$358
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:11 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:40 amPHL - RIC
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:49 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1510:00 pmPHL - RIC
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$373
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:36 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:25 amPHL - RIC
1 stop11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:25 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:54 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:25 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/308:54 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$408

Find flight deals from Richmond to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$498

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Philadelphia 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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/11

8:20 am-8:47 am

1 stop24h 27m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

12:24 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$144

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

12:50 pm-1:01 am

1 stop12h 11m

Philadelphia

Fri 1/23

6:11 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop27h 53m

$149

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

8:20 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

5:10 am-8:23 am

1 stop27h 13m

$154

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

8:20 am-8:47 am

1 stop24h 27m

Philadelphia

Fri 1/23

8:43 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$163

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/10

2:21 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/11

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

$164

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/2

8:35 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

1:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$167

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/24

2:24 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

8:40 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$167

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

12:50 pm-8:47 am

2 stops19h 57m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/26

8:07 pm-8:23 am

1 stop12h 16m

$179

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

8:20 am-11:14 am

1 stop26h 54m

$60

RichmondPhiladelphia

RIC - PHL

RICPHL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/9

8:20 am-8:47 am

1 stop24h 27m

$60

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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 Richmond to Philadelphia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Richmond-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Philadelphia 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 Richmond-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Philadelphia

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia (average of $54). Flying from Richmond to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated December 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,185 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    You will need to book a flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Philadelphia if you want to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL) on a regular basis. There are 9 flights to Philadelphia from the Richmond airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RIC to PHL to be around 1h 09m.

  • How popular is this Richmond to Philadelphia flight route?

    Flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Philadelphia have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    For as low as $163, Spirit Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from Richmond in 24h 27m. Richmond and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 198 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Philadelphia is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $155 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $453. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    Consider Piedmont Airlines (86%), Qatar Airways (85%) or Alaska Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from Richmond to Philadelphia is $100. On average you can expect to pay $1,783. The most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for $138.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia (average of $54). Flying from Richmond to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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 Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Philadelphia. 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$155Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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