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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $340-$518
Delta
Tue 12/4Fri 12/7
SDF - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $182-$378
Breeze Airways
Tue 11/20
SDF - RIC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Richmond. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 23% price drop
August
Most popular
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Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $326 (round-trip)
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Shortest trip • 3h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Richmond (SDF-RIC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Richmond

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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8:05 am - 2:19 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:25 pm - 8:54 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:13 am - 4:10 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:00 am - 2:17 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
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5:59 pm - 10:33 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:16 pm - 12:09 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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10:13 am - 2:08 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:28 am - 2:15 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 11
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5:53 pm - 8:19 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
26h 26m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
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8:53 am - 4:32 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
31h 39m2 stops Tweed-New Haven Raleigh-Durham
$295Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
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9:22 pm - 1:58 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
16h 36m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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1:59 pm - 4:32 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
26h 33m2 stops Orlando Raleigh-Durham
$305Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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7:59 pm - 7:40 amSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
11h 41m1 stop Charleston
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10:03 pm - 9:45 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 42m2 stops Hartford Bradley Intl Pittsburgh
$340Breeze Airways
Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 8:27 amSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:19 am - 12:43 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$348American Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 12:12 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 11:33 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 56m1 stop Philadelphia
$423American Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 8:36 amSDF  Louisville Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 12:33 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$473American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Richmond flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Richmond typically range from $340 to $518. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Richmond?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Richmond. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 90% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Richmond?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Richmond at $290 round-trip.
•December ($511) and February ($466) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 76% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Louisville to Richmond flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$135
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Louisville to Richmond

When to book flights from Louisville to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville 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 Louisville to Richmond flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Louisville to Richmond?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to Richmond.

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Richmond?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Richmond takes 00m, covering 461 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Louisville to Richmond flight?

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Richmond range from $340 to $518, with an average of $376 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $279 to $1,097. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Louisville to Richmond looking right now?

    One-way fares from Louisville to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Richmond?

    Flights from Louisville to Richmond usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Richmond pass through?

    One-stop flights from Louisville to Richmond most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Louisville to Richmond?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Louisville to Richmond. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $340 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $718, a difference of $378.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 37m, compared with 3h 51m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 3h 51m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

    Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Louisville to Richmond flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $340, about $378 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Richmond trip for April. Fares historically average $290 round-trip in that month - typically $221 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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