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Flight deals from New York to Richmond Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Richmond Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $325. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Richmond.$325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.
Richmond.$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Richmond on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Richmond.$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Richmond on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Richmond.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 18 May, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Richmond.$374 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
Richmond.$375 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Richmond on Fri, 15 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.
Richmond.$375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Richmond on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.
Richmond.$384 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Richmond on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.
Richmond.$392 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $392, select.
Richmond.$395 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.
Richmond.$396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $396, select.
Richmond.$409 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Richmond on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.
Richmond.$461 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.
Richmond.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.
Richmond.$490 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $490, select.
Richmond.$523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Richmond

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Richmond flights are currently cheapest in April.
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New York to Richmond: Alternative routes

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New York to Richmond: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$325
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 40 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week497

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Finding cheap flights from New York to Richmond: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Richmond is $325. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Richmond.
Republic Airways, American Airlines and Delta fly direct from New York to Richmond.
As of March 2026, there are 497 flights per week flying from New York to Richmond.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Richmond is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Richmond Airport on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Richmond but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Richmond is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know

  • Begin your trip planning by looking up where you'll catch your flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC). Explore the options for setting off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct New York to Richmond International Airport flight.

  • Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as New York.

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 10:30pm. Go for the first JFK to RIC departure with Delta Air Lines at 9am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to RIC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Get to your destination in one go from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC) are available from here.

  • Delta Air Lines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from New York to Richmond International Airport jetting out of JFK.

  • Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to RIC.

  • The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Delta. Its services arrive as planned 77.87% of the time.

  • JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Richmond International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • Of the departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Planning to catch a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • Take a direct flight from New York to RIC with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of EWR.

  • On the EWR to RIC route, United is the go-to airline for most travellers.

  • Flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Richmond International Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with United compared to other carriers.

  • You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to RIC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from New York to Richmond International Airport leaving from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

  • Get ready to jet away with Delta Air Lines. It offers direct New York to RIC plane tickets from LGA.

  • The most frequently booked airline between LGA and RIC is Delta.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, Delta has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early New York to Richmond International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At LGA, that figure is 69%.

  • You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond

  • Richmond International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC)

  • Currently, $146 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Richmond International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $325. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from New York to RIC by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap New York to Richmond International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from New York to RIC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find a cheap flight from New York to Richmond International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from New York to Richmond International Airport (RIC), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Richmond based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Richmond is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your New York to RIC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from New York to Richmond International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 12ºC.

More about Richmond

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Richmond right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from New York to Richmond International Airport:

  • Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are just two of the big attractions to add to your Richmond to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Richmond, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 209 kilometres north to Baltimore to tick off its must-visit sights. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for Washington DC, about 161 kilometres north of Richmond. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are key reasons to visit.

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