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$148+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Seattle (RIC - SEA)

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SEA
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$332
(Delta)

One-way from

$148
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$549
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/33:51 pmRIC - SEA
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Thu 6/1211:40 pmSEA - RIC
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/15$332
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/65:15 amRIC - SEA
3 stops22h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/93:20 pmSEA - RIC
3 stops26h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$348
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3011:43 amRIC - SEA
2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/111:59 pmSEA - RIC
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$353
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:30 pmRIC - SEA
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/912:55 pmSEA - RIC
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$356
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.
Sat 6/76:19 pmRIC - SEA
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/145:30 amSEA - RIC
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$357
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:25 pmRIC - SEA
1 stop19h 32mSun Country Air
Sun 6/156:42 pmSEA - RIC
1 stop19h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/14$360
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/232:55 pmRIC - SEA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Tue 7/2910:55 pmSEA - RIC
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/13$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:40 amRIC - SEA
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/209:50 amSEA - RIC
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$466

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Seattle 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Seattle that are best for you.

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RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

3:51 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 6/12

11:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 10m

$332

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/6

5:15 am-12:56 am

3 stops22h 41m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/9

3:20 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops26h 26m

$348

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

11:43 am-12:10 am

2 stops39h 27m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 6/1

11:59 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 51m

$353

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/9

12:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$356

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/7

6:19 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 6/14

5:30 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$357

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/12

6:25 pm-10:57 am

1 stop19h 32m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 6/15

6:42 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$360

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/23

2:55 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/29

10:55 pm-11:35 am

2 stops9h 40m

$361

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

11:40 am-6:21 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/20

9:50 am-11:12 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$466

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/11

4:58 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$148

RichmondSeattle

RIC - SEA

RICSEA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/12

6:25 pm-10:57 am

1 stop19h 32m

$153

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to Seattle, you should look to book at least 50 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 Richmond to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Richmond to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 RIC to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Seattle. 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 Richmond to Seattle in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Seattle by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Richmond to Seattle. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,927 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Seattle. 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 Richmond to Seattle round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Seattle is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $332 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $348 and $356 round-trip. Delta is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $148 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Delta, with prices starting from $153 and $157, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Richmond to Seattle?

    Richmond to Seattle flights have a layover in Charlotte most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can rent a car at Charlotte Douglas for an average daily rate of $53 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Richmond to Seattle flights?

    Richmond to Seattle flights have a layover in Las Vegas the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Richmond to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 7 airlines flying from Richmond to Seattle

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Seattle. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$209Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$328Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$344Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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