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$53 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Richmond

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Cheapest round-trip
$144
Overall average: $385
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/19Mon 3/23
AUS - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$53
Typical prices: $190-$398
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/3
AUS - RIC • 1 stop
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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

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:12 am - 9:02 pm
AUS
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RIC
13h 50m
1 stop
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8:40 am - 4:04 pm
RIC
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AUS
32h 24m
1 stop
$144Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:12 am - 9:02 pm
AUS
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RIC
13h 50m
1 stop
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8:40 am - 4:04 pm
RIC
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AUS
8h 24m
1 stop
$148Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:12 am - 9:02 pm
AUS
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RIC
13h 50m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 4:04 pm
RIC
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AUS
21h 11m
2 stops
$153Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:15 am - 9:54 pm
AUS
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RIC
13h 39m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:29 am
RIC
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AUS
27h 29m
1 stop
$172Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
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7:15 am - 9:54 pm
AUS
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RIC
13h 39m
1 stop
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1:08 pm - 4:04 pm
RIC
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AUS
27h 56m
1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:15 am - 9:54 pm
AUS
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RIC
13h 39m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:29 am
RIC
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AUS
27h 29m
1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 19
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4:59 pm - 10:44 am
AUS
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RIC
16h 45m
1 stop
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8:15 am - 11:14 am
RIC
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AUS
27h 59m
1 stop
$188Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:12 am - 9:02 pm
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RIC
13h 50m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 11:59 pm
RIC
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AUS
29h 06m
3 stops
$190Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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9:59 am - 9:54 pm
AUS
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RIC
10h 55m
2 stops
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8:00 am - 10:29 am
RIC
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AUS
27h 29m
1 stop
$191Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:34 am - 9:54 pm
AUS
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RIC
9h 20m
1 stop
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1:08 pm - 4:04 pm
RIC
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AUS
27h 56m
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$192Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $628 and $571 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 41% 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$53
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 $53 for a one-way ticket and $144 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 $460 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 4271 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
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Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

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.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Spirit was on time. They maintained updates and information. The crew was friendly and professional. Because this is a budget friendly airline, they have dispensed with a lot of frills and part of that comes with a price, for example, the seats are not quite as comfortable as others. I am ok with a pay for beverage and snack service as I prefer my own anyway so this was not a concern. I thought overall, having a great flight crew and on time service was definitely worth losing some of the frills from other carriers.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

I'd have like to check my bag and not toss my hair products.sears are very uncomfortable. And that even water isn't free really sucks. The ticket was almost $400

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

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