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Find cheap flights from Richmond to Austin from $57

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Austin (RIC-AUS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Austin 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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5:01 pm - 8:06 amRIC-AUS
16h 05m2 stops
4:36 pm - 8:04 pmAUS-RIC
26h 28m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
5:01 pm - 8:06 amRIC-AUS
16h 05m2 stops
4:36 pm - 10:51 amAUS-RIC
17h 15m1 stop
$111Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
8:54 pm - 11:11 amRIC-AUS
15h 17m1 stop
8:30 am - 11:54 amAUS-RIC
26h 24m1 stop
Wed, May 29 - Sun, Jun 2
8:53 pm - 11:11 amRIC-AUS
15h 18m1 stop
8:30 am - 11:54 amAUS-RIC
26h 24m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
8:17 pm - 12:20 amRIC-AUS
5h 03m1 stop
6:35 am - 2:46 pmAUS-RIC
7h 11m1 stop
$291American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 23
4:08 pm - 10:00 pmRIC-AUS
6h 52m1 stop
10:11 am - 3:43 pmAUS-RIC
4h 32m1 stop
$292American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 7
5:45 am - 9:36 amRIC-AUS
4h 51m1 stop
5:15 am - 11:56 amAUS-RIC
5h 41m1 stop
$294Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
4:20 pm - 8:46 pmRIC-AUS
5h 26m1 stop
2:55 pm - 11:10 pmAUS-RIC
7h 15m1 stop
$342Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
7:59 pm - 10:04 amRIC-AUS
15h 05m2 stops
11:45 am - 7:57 pmAUS-RIC
7h 12m1 stop
$440United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 7
6:15 am - 11:07 amRIC-AUS
5h 52m1 stop
8:25 pm - 11:09 pmAUS-RIC
25h 44m1 stop
$642United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12

Flights from Richmond to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Richmond to Austin, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to Richmond, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, 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, Virginia to Austin is January, where tickets cost $335 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $530 and $494 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Austin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($57) and Delta ($195). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($104) and American Airlines ($291).

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August

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Austin

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

  • Where can I get a massage at AUS?

    If you want to get a massage before leaving AUS, you're in luck because the airport has two massage parlors. One is near Gate 7 on the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and the other is beneath the stairwell across from Gate 13. You can expect quality service at either of the parlors, as they both have skilled professionals.

  • Where is the USO Lounge at RIC located?

    If you are a serving member of the US forces or a family member of one, you can use the USO Lounge at RIC while waiting for your flight to AUS. This lounge, located on the lower level of the terminal building to the left of the escalators, has comfortable seating, high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV with a large movie library, and excellent service.

  • Does AUS have interesting attractions worth checking out?

    While at AUS, you can visit the Family Viewing Area to observe planes take off and land at the airport. The observation area, located opposite the runway, east of the airport's entrance, features a seating area, picnic tables, and paved parking.

  • Where is the information desk located at RIC?

    The Visitor Information Center, located on the lower levels of the main terminal, does have information desks. If you require assistance or information while at the airport, make your way to the Information Center, where you will be assisted by experienced staff.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin was $57 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Austin?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Austin from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to Austin.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Austin, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Austin are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $502 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $503 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Austin.

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

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

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and AUS 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 Austin?

    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 Austin from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RIC to Austin

  • Flights to Austin from Richmond will typically depart from Richmond International Airport (RIC). RIC is the main airport serving Richmond, Virginia and is located about 8 miles from Downtown Richmond. It is currently a major hub for both Delta Airlines and American Airlines. In Austin, you will land at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - located few miles from Downtown Austin. - which is a focus city for Southwest Airlines.
  • At RIC, traveling mothers who need privacy to breastfeed can do so in the airport's designated nursing rooms. The nursing room, located on the upper levels of both concourses, provides a private and comfortable space for mothers to breastfeed, pump, or clean their babies. The rooms are equipped with comfortable chairs, changing tables, and power outlets.
  • If you need a quiet place to pray or gather your thoughts before your flight from RIC, go to the airport chapel. Situated on the lower level of the main terminal, the chapel is open to all regardless of religion, and is free of all airport noise. It is open 24 hours.
  • If you need a quiet, relaxing environment after landing at AUS and have flown with United, American, or Delta airlines, gain access to their private lounges at the airport. The United Club lounge is located on the west concourse, across from Gate 22, and access requires payment at the door with proof of a United Airlines ticket. The American Airlines Admirals Club is located opposite Gate 22, and payment is required at the door with proof of flight ticket. The Delta Sky Club is near gate 2 in the main terminal.
  • If you still have time before departing AUS, walk around the airport and admire the works of local artists that are on display throughout the airport. You can also attend the airport's live music sessions. Every day from Monday to Friday, local artists perform live music at the airport.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Austin. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Austin? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
7.5food
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

Business class is great. New airplane, very comfortable, better than some of the major airlines I am used to

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

I had back trouble prior to my flight and everyone was great about helping me.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The customer service was excellent! Check-in, baggage check-in, boarding, the flight went very smooth.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

It was delayed several hours which delayed our connection in Denver. Not happy.

Ok, but comfort was lacking as the seats were way to small

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Some of these FA’s need attitude check. Snarky bitches

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

No problems with flight. Even though I had a short layover in DFW, I was still able to easily make my connection.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Late boarding to clean plane from previous flight; initial boarding announcement not loud enough; fantastic cabin attendant front of plane

Delayed flight, few announcements with information, no comps, cluster f boarding because zones weren’t spread out and announced loud and repeatedly, staff did their job -nothing more nothing less, annoying kids were speaking and kicking the heck out of the back of my seat and parents weren’t willing to parent… so another typical day of air travel in the US.,

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

Turbulence was bad and flight attendants gossiped about going to the bar and dating. Could have better awareness.

Didn't like the 6 hour delay as it caused me to miss all of my connections. Still, I did get home safely 14 hours late but exhausted.

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

Delayed several times. Flight was to arrive at midnight and it arrive at 3 am. A 3 hour delay is already bad but one that has you arriving in the wee hour is just disruptive and overall unacceptable. The complete lack of restitution is a joke in keeping with Spirit’s reputation of ranking bottom-low in the pecking order.

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

The flight attendants were very personable, extremely friendly, and had a very good feeling of the energy around them not to mention they’re very funny and engaging. What made up for the discomfort of the seats and the fact that the plane sat for a long time on the Turmac. Not sure if the pilot was new, but the landing was very rough sort of like I was at a magic mountain theme park ride that was built in 1959

Unfortunately not great, my flight was canceled with no notice given. I attempted to reach out to spirit airlines and have yet to receive any correspondence. I then had to book a new flight at two times the cost of the original.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Austin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
21h 47mRIC-AUS
$57
5/7Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 21mRIC-AUS
$114
5/7Tue
2 stops
16h 45mRIC-AUS
$115
5/19Sun
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
36h 13mRIC-AUS
$130
5/19Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
23h 03mRIC-AUS
$136
4/30Tue
1 stop
26h 21mRIC-AUS
$148
5/19Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 39mRIC-AUS
$154
5/6Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 38mRIC-AUS
$158
5/9Thu
1 stopDelta
4h 51mRIC-AUS
$195
5/9Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 50mRIC-AUS
$333

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Austin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Austin that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stop
26h 21mRIC-AUS
5/2Thu
multi-stop
20h 29mAUS-RIC
$400
4/30Tue
multi-stop
26h 21mRIC-AUS
5/2Thu
multi-stop
25h 27mAUS-RIC
$411
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
31h 57mRIC-AUS
5/2Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 29mAUS-RIC
$464
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 52mRIC-AUS
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 05mAUS-RIC
$471
4/29Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 39mRIC-AUS
4/30Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
5h 56mAUS-RIC
$560
4/30Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 20mRIC-AUS
5/2Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 10mAUS-RIC
$578
4/30Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
21h 25mRIC-AUS
5/2Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 00mAUS-RIC
$601
4/26Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 39mRIC-AUS
4/29Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
7h 15mAUS-RIC
$607
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 56mRIC-AUS
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 12mAUS-RIC
$682
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 56mRIC-AUS
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 15mAUS-RIC
$703

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