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Cheapest round-trip
$265
Typical prices: $323-$539
Southwest
Mon 10/1Sat 10/6
STL - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Typical prices: $189-$393
Frontier
Wed 10/17
STL - RIC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between St. Louis and Richmond. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Richmond (STL-RIC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Richmond

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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4:05 pm - 10:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 50m1 stop Orlando
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4:50 pm - 10:25 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$265Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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1:40 pm - 8:50 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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7:35 pm - 11:15 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$265Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 3:23 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 4:48 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$265American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 10:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:36 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 36m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$265American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 12:43 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 11:42 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$265Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
12:29 pm - 8:28 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:28 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$265Delta
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 12:51 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 12:06 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$265United Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:13 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:16 pm - 12:05 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$265Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 2:50 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
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3:30 pm - 9:15 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$270Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:39 pm - 4:56 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
21h 17m1 stop Orlando
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8:30 pm - 1:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
17h 40m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$299Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Richmond flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from St. Louis to Richmond with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Richmond?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Richmond start at $265. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $323 to $539. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $265 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Richmond?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Richmond, it is 17% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Richmond?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Richmond at $329 round-trip.
  • March ($751) and May ($579) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 128% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for St. Louis to Richmond flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 87% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your St. Louis to Richmond flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Richmond?

    Flights from St. Louis to Richmond usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Richmond?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Richmond:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Richmond pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Richmond most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Richmond?

    On the St. Louis to Richmond route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $334 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $457: a $123 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

    Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Richmond?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Richmond takes 0h 00m, covering 713 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Richmond?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to Richmond changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $265 to $1,109. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Richmond looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Richmond?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 27m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and Richmond?

    Richmond is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Richmond flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Richmond range from $323 to $539, with an average of $401 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Richmond flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $334 - about $123 less than Tuesday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Richmond trip for January. Fares historically average $329 round-trip in that month - typically $422 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
    - Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
    - Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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