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Find cheap flights from Richmond to Sydney from $1,026

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 Sydney departing on 9/25. 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 Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Sydney (RIC-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Sydney 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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4:57 pm - 10:35 amRIC-SYD
27h 38m2 stops
8:45 am - 3:56 pmSYD-RIC
45h 11m2 stops
$1,677Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 27
11:02 am - 7:05 amRIC-SYD
30h 03m2 stops
9:10 am - 11:39 pmSYD-RIC
28h 29m2 stops
$1,717American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
1:36 pm - 7:05 amRIC-SYD
27h 29m2 stops
9:10 am - 7:14 pmSYD-RIC
24h 04m2 stops
$1,718American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
8:15 pm - 6:55 amRIC-SYD
44h 40m2 stops
9:30 am - 9:27 pmSYD-RIC
25h 57m2 stops
$1,771United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 31
4:57 pm - 8:45 amRIC-SYD
25h 48m2 stops
11:50 am - 1:47 pmSYD-RIC
39h 57m3 stops
$1,795
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 27
8:05 am - 10:35 amRIC-SYD
36h 30m2 stops
11:50 am - 3:53 pmSYD-RIC
42h 03m2 stops
$1,869Air New Zealand
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
5:45 am - 5:35 amRIC-SYD
33h 50m2 stops
5:35 pm - 8:57 pmSYD-RIC
41h 22m1 stop
$1,883
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
3:30 pm - 6:15 amRIC-SYD
24h 45m1 stop
3:50 pm - 10:38 pmSYD-RIC
20h 48m1 stop
$2,045Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 11
10:38 am - 7:15 pmRIC-SYD
42h 37m2 stops
11:50 am - 1:48 pmSYD-RIC
63h 58m2 stops
$2,064ANA
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Sun, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 24
3:48 pm - 6:15 amRIC-SYD
24h 27m1 stop
3:50 pm - 11:24 pmSYD-RIC
21h 34m1 stop
$2,091Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12

Flights from Richmond to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Richmond, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Sydney, 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 Sydney is March, where tickets cost $1,386 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,793 and $2,244 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Sydney, 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 Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 39 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Sydney?

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 Sydney found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,677 on Air New Zealand, followed by American Airlines ($1,717). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $1,026 on American Airlines and from $1,445 on Air Canada.

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Low season

May

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$1,026
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Sydney

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Sydney was $1,026 for a one-way ticket and $1,677 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Richmond and on arrival in Sydney.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Sydney?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Sydney, Qantas Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Sydney are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,279 and an overall rating of 7.6, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,721 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Sydney.

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

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

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and SYD 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 Sydney?

    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 Sydney 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 4 airlines serving from Richmond to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Sydney. 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 Sydney? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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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

10.0 ExcellentAllan, May 2024SUN - SLC
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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.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

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.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

I was in business class. There was an excellent headset. But half an hour before arrival they collected them! The rest of the trip I had to use a cheap earphone. There must be a better way to protect the headphones.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

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

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

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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 Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/25Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 43mRIC-SYD
$1,026
9/25Wed
3 stops
36h 40mRIC-SYD
$1,075
9/25Wed
1 stop
24h 15mRIC-SYD
$1,320
5/11Sat
3 stopsAir Canada
34h 55mRIC-SYD
$1,445
5/11Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
30h 50mRIC-SYD
$1,457
5/11Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
35h 05mRIC-SYD
$1,470
5/11Sat
3 stopsAir Canada
34h 55mRIC-SYD
$1,536
5/11Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
24h 52mRIC-SYD
$1,639
5/11Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
24h 52mRIC-SYD
$1,939

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