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Find cheap flights from Richmond to Seattle from $97

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Seattle (RIC-SEA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Seattle 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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6:30 am - 1:58 pmRIC-SEA
10h 28m1 stop
9:40 pm - 5:30 amSEA-RIC
28h 50m1 stop
$196Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Wed, May 29
6:30 am - 1:58 pmRIC-SEA
10h 28m1 stop
9:40 pm - 12:09 pmSEA-RIC
35h 29m2 stops
Sat, May 18 - Wed, May 29
6:30 am - 1:58 pmRIC-SEA
10h 28m1 stop
8:59 pm - 5:10 amSEA-RIC
29h 11m1 stop
$220Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
6:30 am - 8:45 amRIC-SEA
29h 15m1 stop
8:59 pm - 5:10 amSEA-RIC
29h 11m1 stop
$226Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
6:30 am - 1:58 pmRIC-SEA
10h 28m1 stop
9:35 am - 3:42 pmSEA-RIC
27h 07m3 stops
$228Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Wed, May 29
7:27 pm - 12:49 amRIC-SEA
8h 22m1 stop
1:14 am - 2:36 pmSEA-RIC
10h 22m1 stop
$343American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 16
3:55 pm - 10:09 pmRIC-SEA
9h 14m1 stop
9:53 am - 10:50 pmSEA-RIC
9h 57m1 stop
$353Delta
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 1
2:35 pm - 11:06 pmRIC-SEA
11h 31m1 stop
6:51 am - 6:26 pmSEA-RIC
8h 35m1 stop
$383United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
1:36 pm - 7:39 pmRIC-SEA
9h 03m1 stop
1:14 am - 2:36 pmSEA-RIC
10h 22m1 stop
$397American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
11:03 am - 7:30 pmRIC-SEA
11h 27m1 stop
8:50 pm - 10:01 amSEA-RIC
10h 11m1 stop
$405JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from Richmond to Seattle - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Seattle 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 Seattle?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Seattle, 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 Seattle is January, where tickets cost $434 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $602 and $600 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Seattle, 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 Seattle, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Seattle?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $97. KAYAK users also found Richmond to Seattle round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $196 and on Sun Country Air from $301.

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Seattle

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

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown Seattle from SEA?

    You can commute from SEA to the city center of Seattle via trains, shuttles or taxis. and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport lies about 13.8 miles apart. The light rail offers the cheapest and most convenient means, covering the 13.8-mile stretch in approximately 40min. Also, you can take an airport shuttle and arrive there in around 1 hour. A taxi is handy if you’re keen to arrive in under 25 minutes.

  • Are there car rentals at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)?

    Many car hire companies, including Avis, Alamo, Budget and Enterprise, run their desks at SEA and off-site pick-up garages. A regular shuttle runs from the outside of the terminal to the car rental pick-up area in 5 minutes.Book your car in advance to get affordable rates.

  • Are there hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

    Those scheduled to land late at SEA might find it helpful getting a room at one of the hotels that sit close to this airport. Two of the recommended hotels are Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Seatac, An IHG Hotel, and Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center. The properties offer courtesy shuttles to and from the airport, thus making movement easier.

  • Is there a smoking room at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

    Due to its strict smoke-free policy within the terminals, visitors arriving at SEA won’t be able to light their cigarettes as they pass through it. Nevertheless, you will find free space on the North end of the terminals where you are permitted to smoke. One such amenity is situated outside door 26 by Alaska Airlines.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Seattle was $97 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Richmond to Seattle.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Seattle?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Seattle, Delta or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Seattle are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $615 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Seattle.

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

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

    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 Seattle with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and SEA 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 Seattle?

    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 Seattle 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 Seattle

  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) provides nursing and lactation rooms. Moms and their little ones can thus escape to these suites located on the lower level of the terminal building if they want to breast pump and breastfeed in privacy. The rooms feature chairs, sinks, and power sockets.
  • Travelers arriving at Richmond International Airport will have an interfaith chapel where religious souls can retreat to make their supplication before flying out to Seattle. This sacred sanctuary lies on the lower level of the terminal building and is open 24 hours, every day of the week.
  • A GRTC-operated bus provides the most reliable means to RIC, leaving at an hourly interval from downtown Richmond to RIC. The 8-mile journey takes an average of about 41 minutes. Suppose you want to reach the airport in under 13min; consider taking a taxi.
  • Richmond International Airport is known for providing valuable, safe, easy, and convenient parking options. There are on-site spaces with competitive rates at every level, including economy, daily, hourly, and valet parking lots. Book your slot early online to avoid the last-minute hassle as you drop off your car ahead of your departure.
  • RIC operates only one lounge: the USO Lounge. This free-to-enter suite has restricted access to active members of the US military and their families. You can find it on the lower level of the terminal, to the left of the escalators. Members enjoy priority clearance at the security and customs desk.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Seattle. 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 Seattle? 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 10826 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

10.0 ExcellentKellie, Apr 2024ANC - SEA
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

It was a Red-Eye flight so was not comfortable enough to sleep, but seat was as expected. Crew was great and in-flight entertainment was excellent. Flight was smooth

Standard economy seats on Deltas 767 were better than Alaska premium seats on their 737 MAX9; more legroom, wider seats. Entertainment was great, no ipad or phone required. Could have included a meal service.

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Flight was on time, the crew was personable & professional, & the plane arrived early which was nice.

This flight landed early, but deplaned late. We were stuck sitting and waiting for a gate for over an hour

My flight was very clean and the location was comfortable. The service was great. A satisfying flight!

I appreciated being upgraded. I was very disappointed with my 13 hr layover in Seattle to geg, while my friends who flew Alaska made it home as scheduled. I had to reserve a hotel on my dime.

Delta needs to step up the meals and snacks. They have been serving the same two meals for three years.... It is time to change it up.

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

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

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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 Seattle found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 28mRIC-SEA
$97
6/4Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
23h 51mRIC-SEA
$104
5/31Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
12h 50mRIC-SEA
$145
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 23mRIC-SEA
$174
5/29Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 54mRIC-SEA
$210
6/6Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 20mRIC-SEA
$313
6/1Sat
2 stopsDelta
17h 42mRIC-SEA
$322
6/2Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 54mRIC-SEA
$379
7/16Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 10mRIC-SEA
$586
7/15Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 59mRIC-SEA
$937

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Seattle

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 Seattle that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 15mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 33mSEA-RIC
$334
5/10Fri
multi-stop
26h 05mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stop
32h 33mSEA-RIC
$343
5/9Thu
multi-stop
18h 10mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stop
32h 33mSEA-RIC
$372
5/9Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 22mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 33mSEA-RIC
$376
5/10Fri
multi-stop
29h 15mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stop
19h 26mSEA-RIC
$377
5/10Fri
multi-stop
29h 15mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stop
15h 00mSEA-RIC
$387
5/9Thu
multi-stop
18h 10mRIC-SEA
5/13Mon
multi-stop
19h 26mSEA-RIC
$396
5/7Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 47mRIC-SEA
5/14Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 11mSEA-RIC
$532
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 07mRIC-SEA
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 12mSEA-RIC
$691
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 24mRIC-SEA
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 20mSEA-RIC
$696

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