DEN - RIC

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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $524-$389
JetBlue, Frontier
Mon 7/13Thu 7/16
DEN - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$288
Typical prices: $475-$375
Frontier
Fri 8/14Mon 8/17
DEN - RIC • Non-stop
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $282 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Richmond (DEN-RIC)

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

Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 16
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11:37 pm - 8:48 am
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4:42 pm - 11:00 pm
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8h 18m
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$287Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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3h 56mnonstop
$288Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 21
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$292Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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8h 55m
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$295Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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$298JetBlue
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 4
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Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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$304Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to Richmond flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Richmond?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Denver to Richmond departing in July.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver 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 Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Denver to Richmond. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver 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 Denver to Richmond is February, where tickets cost $253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $509 and $488 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Denver to Richmond?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $476 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Richmond, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 62% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Richmond

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$185
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Richmond

When to book flights from Denver to Richmond

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

  • How early should I get to Denver International Airport?

    We recommend arriving at the airport at least 2h before your flight. The wait times provided are unreliable as they may vary depending on traffic and delays. Arrive early to allow time to check in, go through security, and avoid inconveniences.

  • What services are available for passengers with limited mobility at Richmond?

    Passengers with reduced mobility are allowed to use airport wheelchairs upon request. They have designated parking areas for disabled passengers and elevated crosswalks in the lobby of each floor of the parking garages. In addition, all restrooms have wide entryways to accommodate wheelchairs.

  • Where can I sit as I wait for my flight?

    Denver International Airport has several lounges built for comfort and relaxation. You can access one of the airline lounges and unwind as you wait for your flight's departure time. Enjoy the facilities and services offered by the lounges, such as comfy seats, complimentary snacks, a quiet oasis of peace away from the terminals, and internet. For more information about lounge access, you can contact your airline.

  • Are there car rentals at the arrival airport?

    Richmond International Airport has car rental companies offering flexible packages for you to choose from. They also provide hand-controlled vehicles to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. The car rental center is located on the lower level at the terminal building’s entrance

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Richmond?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Richmond was $185 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Denver and Richmond are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Denver from Denver Intl and will be arriving at Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to Richmond flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Richmond flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Richmond?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Richmond are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $488 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver 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 Denver to Richmond.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Richmond

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $229 or less one-way and $432 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Denver to Richmond depart from Denver International Airport (DEN) and arrive at Richmond International airport (RIC), which is closest to Richmond. The arrival airport is about 12 miles from the city center. You can access the airport's rental cars, taxis, and ride-app like Uber and Lyft, which pick up passengers at the locations on the upper departures level and the lower arrivals level.
  • Richmond International Airport has ensured that you get a stress-free traveling experience with the facilities provided. The terminal designs passengers to walk around easily. In addition, there are spacious baggage claim halls, banking facilities, dining options, and an interfaith chapel.
  • If you are driving to the airport in Denver, you need not worry about parking. The airport has on-site and off-site parking spaces where you can park your vehicle for a short, long, or extended leave. Contact the airport to make reservations ahead of your travel for better services and a better travel experience.
  • If you are traveling with an animal, Richmond International Airport is very pet friendly and committed to ensuring that you and your pet have the best travel experience. They two relief areas with lush grass. You can find them between the parking garage and the terminal. The relief areas provide cleaning material to allow your pet takes care of its business comfortably.
  • You can fly non-stop from Denver to Richmond using United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. However, you can consider a connecting flight with one or two layovers. You may find cheaper connecting flights compared to direct flights, but they make your flight a bit longer. Common layover stops occur at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Richmond?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Denver Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Richmond Byrd Intl to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
DEN - ORF
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

The gate attendant in Boston had a high raspy voice and spoke much too fast to be understood. Not pleasant.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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