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$39 Find cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Philadelphia (RIC-PHL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Philadelphia 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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11:41 am - 12:42 amRIC-PHL
13h 01m1 stop
5:10 am - 5:51 pmPHL-RIC
12h 41m1 stop
$90Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
11:41 am - 10:33 pmRIC-PHL
10h 52m1 stop
5:10 am - 5:51 pmPHL-RIC
12h 41m1 stop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
10:03 am - 9:00 amRIC-PHL
22h 57m1 stop
5:10 am - 5:51 pmPHL-RIC
12h 41m1 stop
$105Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
11:41 am - 10:33 pmRIC-PHL
10h 52m1 stop
7:58 am - 5:51 pmPHL-RIC
9h 53m2 stops
$110Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
5:01 pm - 9:00 amRIC-PHL
15h 59m2 stops
6:02 pm - 8:00 pmPHL-RIC
25h 58m3 stops
$252
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Tue, May 21 - Fri, May 24
10:08 am - 8:34 amRIC-PHL
22h 26m2 stops
1:04 pm - 7:36 amPHL-RIC
18h 32m3 stops
$260
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Wed, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 7
12:30 pm - 4:59 pmRIC-PHL
4h 29m1 stop
5:49 pm - 10:09 pmPHL-RIC
4h 20m1 stop
$434United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:30 am - 7:40 amRIC-PHL
1h 10mnonstop
5:09 pm - 6:22 pmPHL-RIC
1h 13mnonstop
$445American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 6
12:30 pm - 4:59 pmRIC-PHL
4h 29m1 stop
5:49 pm - 10:09 pmPHL-RIC
4h 20m1 stop
$446United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:13 pm - 12:51 amRIC-PHL
6h 38m1 stop
8:45 pm - 9:59 pmPHL-RIC
1h 14mnonstop
$453American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 6

Flights from Richmond to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is September, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of tickets is $680 and $489 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $90 on Spirit Airlines, followed by United Airlines ($434). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $39 on Spirit Airlines and from $281 on American Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Richmond, Virginia and Philadelphia?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia.
There is just one airline that flies from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $244.

How many flights are there between Richmond, Virginia and Philadelphia per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Richmond, Virginia and land in Philadelphia, with an average flight time of 1h 07m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Richmond, Virginia and Philadelphia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia take?

A direct flight to Philadelphia will take on average 1h 04m to travel the 198 miles flying distance from Richmond.

What’s the earliest departure time from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Richmond, Virginia at 6:20 am and will be landing in Philadelphia at 7:28 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Richmond to Philadelphia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia jets off at 6:57 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 46% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia was $39 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Philadelphia flight route.

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Richmond and Philadelphia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Philadelphia?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $406 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Find which airlines fly direct from Byrd Intl to Philadelphia, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Philadelphia

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Philadelphia to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Richmond to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Philadelphia. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14889 reviews
7.1entertainment
7.6boarding
7.2comfort
8.0crew
6.6food
Airline reviews

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

10.0 ExcellentRich, Apr 2024LAX - PHL
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The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

6 plus hour delay with no explanation. No wheelchairs to transport us on arrival. Very disappointed.

Food choice is limited, entertainment better than average, seat leg room terrible

While I received notice that AA 478 was delayed, the flight departed PHX and arrived PHL more than two hours late. The first class cabin service was mediocre; there were no pre-departure beverages offered; there were no warm mixed nuts served with cocktails; there was no personal greeting to me as an Executive Platinum member by the first class flight attendant. While the flight operated safely, its arrival at 0219 in the morning in PHL ended a very long day. I do not feel that American provided first class service.

Late arrival due to gate being blocked by stalled truck

delayed delayed delayed. was supposed to have a 2 hour layover and very nearly missed my connection.

We truly had not one problem. Nive enough to receive an upgrade. Flight attendants were extremely friendly and cheeful. Gladly will continue to fly American.

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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 Philadelphia found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 39mRIC-PHL
$39
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 47mRIC-PHL
$43
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
20h 23mRIC-PHL
$53
5/13Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
22h 57mRIC-PHL
$56
5/22Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 10mRIC-PHL
$58
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 39mRIC-PHL
$62
6/12Wed
3 stops
24h 55mRIC-PHL
$171
5/4Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mRIC-PHL
$281
5/13Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mRIC-PHL
$302
5/6Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mRIC-PHL
$303

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Philadelphia

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Philadelphia that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 45mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 39mPHL-RIC
$374
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 31mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 34mPHL-RIC
$381
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 27mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
35h 15mPHL-RIC
$392
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 45mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 25mPHL-RIC
$409
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 42mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 29mPHL-RIC
$556
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 11mPHL-RIC
$582
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mRIC-PHL
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 19mPHL-RIC
$590

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Richmond - Philadelphia Flights

Departure:

Richmond (RIC)United States

Destination:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Return flight deals:

Philadelphia - Richmond

Cabin classes:

$1,572
$966
$1,555
$272

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Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,0261h 10m
Trains$1094h 49m