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$70+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Richmond (PHL - 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — RIC
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$70
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$561

Good round-trip deal

$486 or less

Good one-way deal

$320 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/146:00 amPHL - RIC
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/216:00 amRIC - PHL
1 stop27h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$142
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/97:06 amPHL - RIC
2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:31 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop13h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/25:30 pmPHL - RIC
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/28:04 pmRIC - PHL
1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:50 pmPHL - RIC
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/36:30 amRIC - PHL
1 stop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/13$485

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Richmond that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop27h 53m

$142

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Fri 5/9

7:06 am-7:45 am

2 stops24h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/10

6:31 pm-7:48 am

1 stop13h 17m

$281

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sat 5/17

9:20 pm-8:14 am

1 stop10h 54m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/18

10:24 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$300

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 4/29

12:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/3

6:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 15m

$485

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 5/6

5:17 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$70

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$108

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Thu 5/8

5:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 40m

$170

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Sun 4/20

11:53 am-8:07 am

1 stop20h 14m

$191

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Fri 6/6

8:15 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$227

PhiladelphiaRichmond

PHL - RIC

PHLRIC

Philadelphia

Tue 5/6

10:06 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 09m

$302

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Deals found on 4/14

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Richmond at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Richmond

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 15, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines and JetBlue from Philadelphia to Richmond. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8,656 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,921 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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 Philadelphia to Richmond. 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 Philadelphia to Richmond?

    Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Richmond from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Byrd Intl (RIC) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to Richmond from 1 airline. 1h 13m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond Byrd Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $142, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Richmond.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $108 and $170 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Richmond consider choosing Alaska Airlines (89%), British Airways (70%) or American Airlines (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Richmond?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Richmond? While on average our users pay $441, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $320. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $174.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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