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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Atlanta flights

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

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Planning a trip from Richmond to Atlanta? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

When flying from Richmond to Atlanta, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Richmond, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Atlanta, 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 Richmond to Atlanta is April, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $391 and $359 respectively.

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

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 $329 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Atlanta, 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 Richmond to Atlanta, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Richmond to Atlanta

When to book flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Atlanta

  • How can I fly from RIC to ATL?

    Delta and Southwest are among the carriers that operate non-stop flights from RIC to ATL. American Airlines and United Airlines are among the carriers that operate flights with one-stop between RIC and ATL. Layover cities include Charlotte-CLT, Washington D.C. (IAD), and Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Where can I park my car at RIC before my flight to ATL?

    RIC provides affordable and convenient economy parking for people who need to park long-term. This lot is on airport grounds, less than a mile from the terminal. You do not need a reservation and shuttles operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week in order to get passengers from the Economy Parking to their terminals.

  • Does RIC have a USO?

    Yes. The USO welcomes active duty military personnel, retired military personnel, reservists, merchant marines, National Guard members, and the dependents of all these people. The USO is open every day from 8 am until 6 pm and is operated by volunteers. Military ID is required to enter. This lounge is located before security in the main terminal on the lower level.

  • Does RIC have a meditation room?

    RIC offers an Inter-faith Chapel located in the main terminal building on the lower level. This quiet, serene space welcomes everyone and the doors are always open. This chapel is meant as a peaceful space for reflection, sanctuary, and prayer. Passengers, visitors, and airport staff can feel free to come into this calm space whenever they need to re-center, focus, and relax.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Atlanta was $41 for a one-way ticket and $220 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Atlanta flight route.

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

    The Boeing 757 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Atlanta?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Richmond and Atlanta.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Atlanta are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $248 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Richmond to Atlanta.

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

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

    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 Atlanta with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and ATL 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 Richmond to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta from Richmond 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 Richmond to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $181 or less one-way and $301 or less round-trip.
  • The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the primary hub for Delta Airlines. This airline mega-hub is considered the biggest airline hub in the world. Richmond International Airport (RIC) does not serve as a hub for any airline.
  • To accommodate travelers with special needs, RIC has made numerous adaptations throughout the airport. Handicapped parking spaces are available in all airport parking places. Elevators and elevated crosswalks are available from the parking garages to the terminals. RIC offers wheelchair assistance, automatic doors, accessible restrooms, wheelchair-accessible phones, TTY phones, and so much more in order to make the journey through RIC as pleasant and effortless as possible.
  • RIC provides two lush, green pet relief areas between the parking garages and the terminals, just before you enter the airport. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal, make sure that your four-legged companion goes to the bathroom at one of these relief areas before you enter the terminal.
  • Approximately every 15 minutes a subway leaves the ATL Airport Station bound for downtown Atlanta. This journey on the Gold or Red Line takes approximately 19 minutes. For a slightly shorter trip into downtown Atlanta, passengers could also take a slightly more expensive shuttle or taxi.
  • ATL has six lactation stations located throughout the terminals after security. If you are a traveling parent who needs to pump or wishes to nurse in private when you deplane at ATL, you can take advantage of one of the quiet, clean rooms set aside for you. These lactation stations are located near gates B5, D34, E Center Point, F arrivals, F5, And T7.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Atlanta?

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

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Atlanta

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Atlanta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

6.0 GoodDavid, Aug 2025MCO - DEN
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

After all the weather issues at least they got me to my destination the next day

From Atlanta to Savannah - flight connection was way to short (we weren't even late landing ) and flight was already boarding when we landed - we were told we were the last on board and so we had to gate check our bags. Once we got on the plane, there were at least seven open bag spots so that was unnecessary delay. There should be better communication between the gate agent and the crew.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

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

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

The incoming plane ✈️ was delayed 5 hours en route to Raleigh. My flight was delayed for 5 hours 😢. Finally boarded and then de boarded due to an AC problem. A very tough and long night.

We sat on the tarmac for an hour waiting for a gate to deplane.

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

I enjoyed my flight, it was pretty smooth and we landed earlier than eta.

The flight was delayed four and half hours for paperwork on a maintenance issue. Very frustrating.

I made it safely. The flight was delayed, though. Not upset or expect anything.

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Crew from Columbus to Atlanta excellent. Flight overall was good. Flight crew from Atlanta to Newark were average probably because they had to deal with overbooked flight and obnoxious people on the flight. Ground crew in terminal needed to do a better job limiting luggage boarding the plane.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

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