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Find cheap flights from Richmond to Austin from $59

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Austin (RIC-AUS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Austin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:03 am - 9:10 amRIC-AUS
24h 07m1 stop
10:00 am - 5:41 pmAUS-RIC
6h 41m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
8:54 pm - 11:11 amRIC-AUS
15h 17m1 stop
4:39 pm - 11:46 amAUS-RIC
18h 07m1 stop
$144Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
12:23 pm - 11:11 amRIC-AUS
23h 48m2 stops
4:39 pm - 11:46 amAUS-RIC
18h 07m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
12:23 pm - 8:06 amRIC-AUS
20h 43m1 stop
4:39 pm - 11:46 amAUS-RIC
18h 07m1 stop
$159Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
6:03 pm - 3:37 pmRIC-AUS
22h 34m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:47 pmAUS-RIC
13h 47m1 stop
Tue, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 21
8:53 pm - 11:11 amRIC-AUS
15h 18m1 stop
6:45 am - 2:26 pmAUS-RIC
6h 41m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
3:34 pm - 11:06 pmRIC-AUS
8h 32m1 stop
6:25 am - 12:21 pmAUS-RIC
4h 56m1 stop
$342American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 4
8:06 pm - 12:17 amRIC-AUS
5h 11m1 stop
3:46 pm - 10:31 pmAUS-RIC
5h 45m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18
6:30 am - 3:21 pmRIC-AUS
9h 51m2 stops
5:24 pm - 12:34 amAUS-RIC
6h 10m1 stop
$398United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18
6:30 am - 12:06 pmRIC-AUS
6h 36m1 stop
9:40 am - 11:29 pmAUS-RIC
12h 49m2 stops
$515United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 19

Flights from Richmond to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Austin?

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Richmond to Austin, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to Richmond, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin is September, where tickets cost $345 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $515 and $479 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Austin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($59) and American Airlines ($167). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($141) and American Airlines ($342).

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April

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Austin

  • Where can I get a massage at AUS?

    If you want to get a massage before leaving AUS, you're in luck because the airport has two massage parlors. One is near Gate 7 on the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and the other is beneath the stairwell across from Gate 13. You can expect quality service at either of the parlors, as they both have skilled professionals.

  • Where is the USO Lounge at RIC located?

    If you are a serving member of the US forces or a family member of one, you can use the USO Lounge at RIC while waiting for your flight to AUS. This lounge, located on the lower level of the terminal building to the left of the escalators, has comfortable seating, high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV with a large movie library, and excellent service.

  • Does AUS have interesting attractions worth checking out?

    While at AUS, you can visit the Family Viewing Area to observe planes take off and land at the airport. The observation area, located opposite the runway, east of the airport's entrance, features a seating area, picnic tables, and paved parking.

  • Where is the information desk located at RIC?

    The Visitor Information Center, located on the lower levels of the main terminal, does have information desks. If you require assistance or information while at the airport, make your way to the Information Center, where you will be assisted by experienced staff.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin was $59 for a one-way ticket and $141 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Austin?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Richmond to Austin. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Austin?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Austin?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Austin, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Austin from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to Austin.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Austin, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Austin are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $494 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $480 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Austin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Austin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Austin with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and AUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Austin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Austin from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RIC to Austin

  • Flights to Austin from Richmond will typically depart from Richmond International Airport (RIC). RIC is the main airport serving Richmond, Virginia and is located about 8 miles from Downtown Richmond. It is currently a major hub for both Delta Airlines and American Airlines. In Austin, you will land at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - located few miles from Downtown Austin. - which is a focus city for Southwest Airlines.
  • At RIC, traveling mothers who need privacy to breastfeed can do so in the airport's designated nursing rooms. The nursing room, located on the upper levels of both concourses, provides a private and comfortable space for mothers to breastfeed, pump, or clean their babies. The rooms are equipped with comfortable chairs, changing tables, and power outlets.
  • If you need a quiet place to pray or gather your thoughts before your flight from RIC, go to the airport chapel. Situated on the lower level of the main terminal, the chapel is open to all regardless of religion, and is free of all airport noise. It is open 24 hours.
  • If you need a quiet, relaxing environment after landing at AUS and have flown with United, American, or Delta airlines, gain access to their private lounges at the airport. The United Club lounge is located on the west concourse, across from Gate 22, and access requires payment at the door with proof of a United Airlines ticket. The American Airlines Admirals Club is located opposite Gate 22, and payment is required at the door with proof of flight ticket. The Delta Sky Club is near gate 2 in the main terminal.
  • If you still have time before departing AUS, walk around the airport and admire the works of local artists that are on display throughout the airport. You can also attend the airport's live music sessions. Every day from Monday to Friday, local artists perform live music at the airport.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Austin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10778 reviews
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AVL - LGA
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

Business class is great. New airplane, very comfortable, better than some of the major airlines I am used to

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

I had back trouble prior to my flight and everyone was great about helping me.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The customer service was excellent! Check-in, baggage check-in, boarding, the flight went very smooth.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

It was delayed several hours which delayed our connection in Denver. Not happy.

Ok, but comfort was lacking as the seats were way to small

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Some of these FA’s need attitude check. Snarky bitches

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

No problems with flight. Even though I had a short layover in DFW, I was still able to easily make my connection.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

Delayed several times. Flight was to arrive at midnight and it arrive at 3 am. A 3 hour delay is already bad but one that has you arriving in the wee hour is just disruptive and overall unacceptable. The complete lack of restitution is a joke in keeping with Spirit’s reputation of ranking bottom-low in the pecking order.

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

The flight attendants were very personable, extremely friendly, and had a very good feeling of the energy around them not to mention they’re very funny and engaging. What made up for the discomfort of the seats and the fact that the plane sat for a long time on the Turmac. Not sure if the pilot was new, but the landing was very rough sort of like I was at a magic mountain theme park ride that was built in 1959

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Austin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 25mRIC-AUS
$59
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 17mRIC-AUS
$63
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
23h 03mRIC-AUS
$69
5/28Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 05mRIC-AUS
$77
5/25Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 01mRIC-AUS
$89
5/25Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
26h 08mRIC-AUS
$102
7/4Thu
2 stops
16h 59mRIC-AUS
$155
8/5Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 03mRIC-AUS
$167
7/4Thu
3 stops
24h 00mRIC-AUS
$190
5/28Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 32mRIC-AUS
$371

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Austin that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13Mon
multi-stop
17h 02mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stop
17h 58mAUS-RIC
$368
5/13Mon
multi-stop
17h 02mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stop
17h 58mAUS-RIC
$413
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 01mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 58mAUS-RIC
$424
5/13Mon
multi-stop
17h 02mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stop
24h 36mAUS-RIC
$445
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 01mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 36mAUS-RIC
$497
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 01mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 36mAUS-RIC
$507
5/13Mon
multi-stop
15h 01mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stop
29h 01mAUS-RIC
$591
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 41mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 38mAUS-RIC
$659
5/13Mon
multi-stop
28h 32mRIC-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stop
29h 01mAUS-RIC
$766

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