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Cheapest round-trip
$254
Typical prices: $207-$374
Frontier
Mon 10/22Wed 10/24
RIC - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $204-$375
JetBlue
Mon 9/10Fri 9/14
RIC - BOS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and JetBlue. Average duration is 1h 50m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $250 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Boston (RIC-BOS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Boston

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24
Frontier Logo
3:51 pm - 11:02 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
19h 11m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:47 am - 2:56 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
27h 09m1 stop Orlando
$254Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 10:41 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
16h 50m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 3:49 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
1h 48mnonstop
$272Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 9:59 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 11m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 8:40 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 59m1 stop Newark
$277United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 11:59 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:51 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 06m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$277United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
JetBlue Logo
4:39 pm - 6:53 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 14mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 9:48 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
1h 48mnonstop
$287JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
JetBlue Logo
9:38 am - 11:12 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 34mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
3:35 pm - 5:24 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
1h 49mnonstop
$288JetBlue
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
Delta Logo
6:12 am - 8:03 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 51mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 7:29 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
2h 04mnonstop
$297Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
Delta Logo
6:12 am - 8:03 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 51mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:55 am - 10:54 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
1h 59mnonstop
$297Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:29 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 24m1 stop New York LaGuardia
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 10:33 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 33m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$317American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
1:19 pm - 7:26 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
6h 07m1 stop New York LaGuardia
American Airlines Logo
7:06 am - 10:47 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 41m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$317American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Boston flights

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Boston start at $254. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $207 to $374. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $254 on Frontier.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Boston, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 19% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Boston at $172 round-trip.
  • July ($354) and August ($312) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 105% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Richmond to Boston the cheapest?

Flights from Richmond to Boston are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Richmond to Boston

 
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Key details for Richmond to Boston flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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Your Richmond to Boston flight questions, answered

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

  • Where do I park my car at Richmond International Airport (RIC)?

    The airport offers hourly and daily parking located across the terminal garage, economy parking on Ferncroft Road off Airport Drive, and valet parking on the arrivals level right before the terminal. Richmond Airport provides EasyPark shuttles from the economy parking to the airport terminal, approximately one and a half miles away, at no extra cost.

  • Does Richmond International Airport have pet relief areas?

    Two conveniently situated pet relief stations are available at Richmond Airport for your four-legged traveling companions, neatly separating the parking garage and the terminal. The tidy, well-maintained space has benches in addition to waste bags and garbage cans. These pet spaces are marked with signs inside the terminal for easier identification.

  • What services are available to arrivals with special needs at Boston Logan International Airport?

    Every entrance and exit entryway has a large automated door that is easily accessible to wheelchairs. The shuttle buses have visual and audio stop announcements, a wheelchair lift, and wheelchair accessibility. Accessible ramps are also fitted to internal elevators and all terminals in the airport. Special needs travelers can also be met by airport aid on request.

  • What are the public transport options available from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)?

    Massport has a free shuttle transport service between the car rental facility, the water transportation pier, and the airport terminus on the MBTA Blueline. Travelers can also take the Logan Express bus service to Peabody and Braintree for convenience or use Boston's public transit system, including the MBTA Subway and Silver Line Bus.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Richmond to Boston flights?

    Among airlines operating Richmond to Boston flights:

    • JetBlue: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Richmond to Boston?

    2 airlines operate flights between Richmond and Boston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
    • Delta
    • JetBlue

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

    Flights from Richmond to Boston usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Richmond to Boston flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Boston:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Richmond to Boston?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $250 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $283 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Richmond to Boston?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Richmond to Boston?

    The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

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

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

    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections

    New York LaGuardia (LGA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Richmond to Boston route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $247 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $338: a $91 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Richmond to Boston spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Richmond to Boston flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Boston?

    Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Fenway Park, TD Garden and South Station. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Boston?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to Boston takes 1h 50m, covering 473 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Richmond to Boston?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to Boston:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:50 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:59 pm and lands at 8:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 50m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Richmond to Boston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $284. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Boston?

    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 Richmond to Boston 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 $254 to $941. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Richmond to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 3h 58m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 09m via Philadelphia (PHL).

  • What car rental options are available at Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)?

    Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Sixt

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

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Boston range from $207 to $374, with an average of $284 over the past 12 months. Anything below $207 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Richmond to Boston flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Richmond to Boston flights:

    • • JetBlue
    • • Delta

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Richmond to Boston 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 Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $247 - about $91 less than Sunday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Boston trip for January. Fares historically average $172 round-trip in that month - typically $182 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $250 round-trip on this route - about $33 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Boston Logan Intl Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
    - Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston at Logan Airport
    - Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
  • If you've lost something while traversing the airport, get in touch with Lost and Found at Richmond Airport (RIC). Airport Lost and Found may have collected items misplaced in public parts of the terminal, such as at security checkpoints or on EasyPark shuttles, allowing owners to reclaim them.
  • American Airlines has established a curbside check-in counter at Richmond Airport, close to the airline's in-terminal ticket counter, and is situated on the upper departure lane. Customers can quickly check-in for a flight and get their seat assignments and boarding passes using the curbside check-in option.
  • The Richmond Airport Business Center provides conference space and communication services for guests traveling on business. It is situated in the upper-level connection of the terminal building and is open from 5 am to 10 pm. Additionally, ATMs are situated on the terminal building's top level.
  • The information booths at each terminal in the baggage claim area are an excellent place to ask questions about Boston Logan Airport (BOS) and its terminals. In addition, there are public representatives at every airport terminal to help arrivals, and buses serving the airport terminals run every 5 to 6min.
  • A centralized Rental Car Center for Boston Logan is located on Transport Way in East Boston and houses all rental car businesses serving Boston Logan. Travelers can wait for the blue-and-white shuttle buses near the curb on the bottom level of each terminal to take them to the car center.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Boston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Boston Logan Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Tuesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Wednesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Thursday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Friday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Saturday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Sunday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

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Direct returns

Boston Logan Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Tuesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Wednesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Thursday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Friday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Saturday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Sunday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

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