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$90+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RIC
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Richmond

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$295
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One-way from

$90
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
vie. 12/138:25 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/155:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$295
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
jue. 11/288:57 amORD - RIC
1 stop10h 37mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/35:30 amRIC - ORD
3 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mar. 12/36:00 amORD - RIC
3 stops31h 17mSpirit Airlines
dom. 12/86:33 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop16h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mié. 12/255:45 amORD - RIC
1 stop4h 58mDelta
mié. 1/15:35 amRIC - ORD
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/19$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
mié. 12/256:00 amMDW - RIC
1 stop4h 43mDelta
mié. 1/15:35 amRIC - MDW
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/18$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mar. 12/106:20 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/126:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$311
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
lun. 12/166:15 pmMDW - RIC
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
jue. 12/191:45 pmRIC - MDW
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/224:00 pmORD - RIC
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
dom. 1/125:00 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
jue. 12/511:25 amMDW - RIC
3 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/113:12 pmRIC - MDW
3 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$716

Find flights from Chicago to Richmond within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 12/13

8:25 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 12/15

5:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 33m

$295

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/28

8:57 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 12/3

5:30 am-10:32 am

3 stops30h 02m

$298

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/3

6:00 am-2:17 pm

3 stops31h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 12/8

6:33 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 59m

$299

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

mar. 1/14

6:05 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 1/15

7:50 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$302

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 12/25

5:45 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 1/1

5:35 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$304

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/25

6:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 1/1

5:35 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 48m

$308

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/10

6:20 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 12/12

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$311

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/22

4:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 1/12

5:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$378

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

jue. 12/5

11:25 am-2:54 pm

3 stops26h 29m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 12/11

3:12 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops26h 28m

$716

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/6

8:42 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$90

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Richmond in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Chicago-Richmond, Virginia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Richmond, Virginia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Richmond, Virginia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Richmond, Virginia 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 Chicago-Richmond, Virginia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Richmond

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Richmond including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Richmond. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia (average of $279). Flying from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 CHI to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Richmond. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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, Virginia 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, Virginia 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, Virginia, 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Richmond, such as Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Richmond, you will be flying into Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city. Byrd Intl is the only Richmond airport and it handles 19 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Richmond Byrd Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($295), Spirit Airlines ($299), and Southwest ($302) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia. American Airlines is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $90. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia on time: Air Wisconsin (96%), ANA (90%), Envoy Air (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia is $174. On average you can expect to pay $358. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $180.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia (average of $279). Flying from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Richmond

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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