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$55+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RIC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:08 pmORD - RIC
2 stops22h 38mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/304:58 pmRIC - ORD
2 stops16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1210:31 amORD - RIC
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/224:58 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 8/148:13 amORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/188:15 pmRIC - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:00 amMDW - RIC
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Sat 7/125:45 pmRIC - MDW
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/17$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:05 pmMDW - RIC
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Mon 6/98:15 pmRIC - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/22:55 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/66:25 amRIC - ORD
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:45 pmORD - RIC
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Sun 7/66:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/16$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:00 amORD - RIC
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Mon 7/286:15 amRIC - ORD
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$372

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Richmond that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

9:08 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops22h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

4:58 pm-8:50 am

2 stops16h 52m

$281

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

10:31 am-8:36 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/22

4:58 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop24h 57m

$284

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

8:10 am-11:17 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/23

8:17 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$288

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/12

5:45 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$289

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/6

8:05 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/9

8:15 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$301

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/2

2:55 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/6

6:25 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$301

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

1:45 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$321

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/20

6:15 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$395

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

12:41 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$55

ChicagoRichmond

MDW - RIC

MDWRIC

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/20

6:25 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$127

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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 Chicago to Richmond in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 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 Chicago-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 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 Chicago to Richmond

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Richmond. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Richmond, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Chicago 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 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 April 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Chicago to Richmond by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Richmond. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Richmond flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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

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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Richmond, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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 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. 4 airlines have flights to Richmond Byrd Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Richmond, with prices starting at $282. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $286 and $288, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Richmond for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Richmond for a low price.

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

    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 on time: Republic Airways (89%), Air Canada (81%), Air New Zealand (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Richmond is $139. On average you can expect to pay $291. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), can usually be booked for $168.

  • 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Chicago 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 Chicago to Richmond

Discover the top 4 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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