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$175+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Richmond (SDF - 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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — RIC
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Richmond (RIC). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$175
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$433
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/26:12 pmSDF - RIC
1 stop24h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/55:15 amRIC - SDF
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/95:45 amSDF - RIC
1 stop16h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/139:09 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop20h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 8/167:00 amSDF - RIC
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Sat 8/235:45 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/25$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/48:14 pmSDF - RIC
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/64:58 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/46:10 amSDF - RIC
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Tue 5/68:10 amRIC - SDF
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$402
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:00 amSDF - RIC
1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/2310:35 amRIC - SDF
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$503

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Richmond that are best for you.

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LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/2

6:12 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop24h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/5

5:15 am-5:34 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$177

LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/9

5:45 am-9:57 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/13

9:09 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop20h 08m

$208

LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/23

5:45 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$237

LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/4

8:14 pm-12:06 am

1 stop3h 52m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/6

4:58 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$332

LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/4

6:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/6

8:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$402

LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop3h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/23

10:35 am-8:26 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$503

LouisvilleRichmond

SDF - RIC

SDFRIC

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-11:48 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$175

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville 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
MytripPrice 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 Louisville-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-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 Louisville-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 Louisville to Richmond

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Louisville to Richmond in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Richmond. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Louisville 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
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,878 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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 Louisville to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Richmond is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $208 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $237 and $332 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Louisville to Richmond for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Louisville 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 3 airlines flying from Louisville to Richmond

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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