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$72+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Richmond (RIC)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — RIC
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$72
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:54 amEWR - RIC
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/305:15 amRIC - EWR
1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/269:55 pmEWR - RIC
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/286:32 pmRIC - EWR
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$173
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:30 amLGA - RIC
2 stops17h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/15:15 amRIC - LGA
1 stop18h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$176
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:00 pmJFK - RIC
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Sun 5/46:00 amRIC - JFK
1 stop5h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:35 amLGA - RIC
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Thu 5/11:20 pmRIC - LGA
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/27$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:30 amEWR - RIC
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:00 amRIC - EWR
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:25 amJFK - RIC
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:00 amRIC - JFK
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:25 amLGA - RIC
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/47:05 amRIC - LGA
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:50 amSWF - RIC
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/49:09 pmRIC - SWF
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/269:00 amJFK - RIC
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Mon 4/284:59 pmRIC - JFK
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/27$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/266:00 amLGA - RIC
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/288:00 pmRIC - LGA
1 stop3h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/295:58 pmEWR - RIC
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 4/56:15 pmRIC - EWR
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/27$223

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Richmond 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Richmond that are best for you.

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Price

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Tue 4/29

7:54 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/30

5:15 am-9:08 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$124

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Sat 4/26

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/28

6:32 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$173

New YorkRichmond

LGA - RIC

LGARIC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

6:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/1

5:15 am-11:33 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$176

New YorkRichmond

JFK - RIC

JFKRIC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

1:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

$177

New YorkRichmond

LGA - RIC

LGARIC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

7:35 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/1

1:20 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

NewarkRichmond

EWR - RIC

EWRRIC

Newark

Sat 4/26

5:30 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/3

5:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$187

New YorkRichmond

JFK - RIC

JFKRIC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

6:25 am-10:02 am

1 stop3h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/3

5:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$187

New YorkRichmond

LGA - RIC

LGARIC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/2

8:25 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/4

7:05 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$188

New WindsorRichmond

SWF - RIC

SWFRIC

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 5/2

11:50 am-6:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/4

9:09 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$195

New YorkRichmond

JFK - RIC

JFKRIC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

9:00 am-10:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/28

4:59 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$199

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Richmond

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

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Richmond

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Richmond. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Richmond may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from New York to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 NYC to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Richmond is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Richmond. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Richmond flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Richmond

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Richmond. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to RIC are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Breeze Airways from New York to Richmond to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Richmond. 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 into for flights to Richmond from New York?

    Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Richmond from New York. Booking flights from New York to Byrd Intl (RIC) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily inbound flights from New York from 4 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $124, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York to Richmond and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $173 and $177, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Richmond one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $99 and $99 on JetBlue and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Richmond?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl, Newark - Richmond Byrd Intl or New York LaGuardia - Richmond Byrd Intl when deciding on the best route from New York to Richmond.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Richmond?

    Consider KLM (90%), Korean Air (82%) or Air France (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Richmond.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Richmond?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Richmond? While on average our users pay $264, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $177.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Richmond?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Richmond 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 New York to Richmond?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from New York to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to Richmond

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York to Richmond. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$149Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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