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Cheap Flights from Austin to Richmond (AUS-RIC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Richmond

Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 amAUS-RIC
5h 45m1 stop
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11:54 am - 10:49 pmRIC-AUS
11h 55m1 stop
$137Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 amAUS-RIC
5h 45m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 10:49 pmRIC-AUS
11h 09m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:49 pm - 10:59 amAUS-RIC
14h 10m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 10:49 pmRIC-AUS
11h 09m1 stop
$189Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
Delta Logo
6:27 pm - 12:30 amAUS-RIC
5h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:15 amRIC-AUS
6h 00m1 stop
$281Delta
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 23
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 2:20 pmAUS-RIC
6h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:41 pm - 12:37 amRIC-AUS
5h 56m1 stop
$320Delta
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 16
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 3:35 pmAUS-RIC
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:55 pmRIC-AUS
8h 45m2 stops
$324Southwest
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
5:01 am - 10:50 amAUS-RIC
4h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 5:42 pmRIC-AUS
7h 02m1 stop
$347American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:49 pmAUS-RIC
5h 34m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:11 amRIC-AUS
5h 41m1 stop
$361United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:14 pmAUS-RIC
10h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:10 pmRIC-AUS
8h 40m1 stop
$366United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 16
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:20 pmAUS-RIC
7h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:45 pmRIC-AUS
8h 35m2 stops
$367Southwest
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Everything you should know

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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $137 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$137
Overall average: $430
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AUS - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $173-$203
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AUS - RIC • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Richmond flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Richmond on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Austin to Richmond. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond, 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 Austin to Richmond is September, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $564 and $498 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Richmond, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Richmond

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

  • What are some reasons to upgrade to Business Class on American Airlines when flying from Austin to Richmond?

    You will most likely enjoy your trip to Richmond much more when you choose to upgrade to Business Class. When you upgrade, you get seats that are wider and offer more legroom, a wider array of meal choices that you can pair with award-winning wines, and a free inflight entertainment system that offers a huge selection of choices.

  • Which airline on this trip offers a service for kids flying alone?

    United Airlines offers this service, and it is meant for kids that are 5 to 14 years old. When kids use this service, they get a wristband at the gate to show they are important travelers, and then on the plane, the staff will make sure they are well cared for right until they deplane at the destination. Once there, staff will ensure they are handed over to the appropriate parents or guardians.

  • If I think about my environmental footprint when I fly, which airline should I choose for this trip?

    Spirit Airlines is committed to acknowledging and addressing the environmental impact of air travel and its operations. They actively promote environmental awareness among their team members and business partners. Spirit Airlines expects all its stakeholders to conduct daily operations in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Furthermore, they are dedicated to adopting sustainable environmental practices and continuously seeking opportunities to improve their eco-friendly initiatives.

  • What are some of the quickest flight options on this route?

    The one-stop flight aboard American Airlines that has a layover at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) can have you at the Richmond International Airport (RIC) in about 4 h 30 min. When you travel on the one-stop flight aboard Delta Air Lines, you will have a layover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and should expect to be at the Richmond International Airport (RIC) in about 4 h 50 min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Richmond?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Richmond was $85 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to Richmond?

    Austin airport is called Austin Bergstrom and the only airport in Richmond is Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Richmond?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Richmond, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Richmond are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $509 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Austin to Richmond.

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

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

    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 Richmond with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and RIC 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 Austin to Richmond?

    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 Richmond from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to Richmond

  • A much easier way to get to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) without driving yourself is to take the Capital Metro number 20 bus that goes from the Riverside/Congress Station to the airport in 26 minutes or so.
  • Since there are no direct flights to be had on this trip, you should expect to have layovers at airports such as Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • If you want to bring carry-on bags with you on a flight on JetBlue, bags going in the overhead bin cannot be bigger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, and under the seat, they cannot be bigger than 17 x 13 x 8 inches. There is no weight limit for either type of bag.
  • Travelers planning to check their luggage on Delta Air Lines should be aware that the checked bags must adhere to specific guidelines. The weight of each bag should not exceed 50 lb, and the total linear dimensions, which include length, width, and height, should not exceed 62 inches.
  • If you want to bring a set of golf clubs on a flight on United Airlines, make sure it is in a hard case, and the total linear dimensions of the case cannot exceed 62 inches. If the bag weighs more than 50 lb, it will be subject to an overweight fee.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Richmond. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4240 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

We were delayed for a “couple of maintenance issues.” They were resolved rather quickly but a computer glitch caused someone in the airport to have to bring a physical copy of the paperwork so we could leave. I don’t know where they had to drive from to get to our plane but it took forever & we were 1 1/2 hrs late in leaving. The flight itself was fine.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

The flight was fine. This survey is not. There is no option for N/A so items which don’t apply to my experience still must be rated. In those instances I give a “3” rating which ultimately skews the results.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Flight from Dallas to OKC was good, but my trip was interrupted due to a delayed flight from Austin to DFW, which happens all the time. I frequently miss my connection from DFW and American can never seem to make this work!

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

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