RIC - CMH

$105 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Columbus departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Columbus Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $516-$314
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/17Sun 5/24
RIC - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$105
Typical prices: $165-$286
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/29
RIC - CMH • 1 stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Columbus. You'll need at least 1 connection.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $222 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 32m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 28% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Columbus!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Columbus (RIC-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Columbus 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Columbus

Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
-
CMH
6h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:33 pm
CMH
-
RIC
10h 33m
1 stop
$269Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
-
CMH
6h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:33 pm
CMH
-
RIC
10h 33m
1 stop
$282Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
-
CMH
6h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:33 pm
CMH
-
RIC
10h 33m
1 stop
$284Spirit Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
-
CMH
6h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:33 pm
CMH
-
RIC
10h 33m
1 stop
$291Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
-
CMH
6h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:33 pm
CMH
-
RIC
10h 33m
1 stop
$292Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 13
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 12:21 am
RIC
-
CMH
6h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 12:23 am
CMH
-
RIC
4h 48m
1 stop
$305American Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 7:53 pm
RIC
-
CMH
26h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:26 pm - 9:58 am
CMH
-
RIC
13h 32m
1 stop
$308Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 11:50 pm
RIC
-
CMH
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 10:15 pm
CMH
-
RIC
8h 40m
2 stops
$310Southwest
Tue, May 12 - Sun, May 17
American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 11:26 pm
RIC
-
CMH
5h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:22 am
CMH
-
RIC
5h 17m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 12:42 pm
RIC
-
CMH
19h 14m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:33 pm
CMH
-
RIC
10h 33m
1 stop
$319Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Columbus flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Columbus Airport, 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 Columbus Airport is June, where tickets cost $250 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $436 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Richmond to Columbus

When to book flights from Richmond to Columbus

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Columbus Airport was $105 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Columbus?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Columbus are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $316 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $438 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Columbus.

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

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

    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 Columbus with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and CMH 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 Columbus?

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

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Richmond to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Columbus. 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 Columbus? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8422 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Apr 2026
DTW - SFO
Read more Delta reviews

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

Very old plane with no inflight entertainment. I purchased the internet pass and it was nearly unusable.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

Short trip, no food and therefore no expectation for much interaction with staff who were pleasant and professional. My critique is on comfort of the seats. Exit rows and comfort seats do not provide enough personal space for 3 side-by-side seats, especially when in the middle row. Some passengers are not considerate of the middle seat and there should be signs that state something to the effect of: "please consider giving middle seats use of the armrests."

My flight yesterday evening was delayed 3.5 hours with no water or food service. Poor experience

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Early departure meant on time arrival. Only real problem was free internet had issues, although chatting with the internet help desk (you can do this via aainflight.com) got the issue resolved.

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

The seat was comfortable, the attendants were very nice and WiFi made my life so much easier with work. Kudos!

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

Gate changed multiple times. The staff seemed annoyed that we asked for water. We had to pay for the water as well.

It was a full Spirit experience. Got to witness police officers having to deboard a passenger and cost us about an hour of delay. Front seat was spacious and better than expected.

We didn't get on the flight, they canceled our flight and said there was no flights leaving this weekend and sent me our money back.

Horrible company: canceled flights and delayed flights. Spirit canceled my flight from Miami to Philadelphia the day before we were supposed to leave from Philadelphia to Miami, with no explanation. I had to rebook another flight, spending more money and instead of flying from Miami, I had to choose a flight from Fort Lauderdale because there were no direct flights available from Miami. That created additional cost. The flight with Spirit from Fort Lauderdale was scheduled to depart at 6am, so I had to wake up my 3 and 6 years old at 3am to get to the airport in time and then, at 5am while we were at the gate the delayed the flight until 7:45am with again no explanation.

Spirit is awful, and cost me an extra $400. On the flight to the destination they staff was rude and did not even offer water during the flight. On the return flight, while on the way to the terminal, Spirit cancelled the flight. This is the second time this has happened, and I believe they should compensate for the additional cost for incurred for the return flight. Spirit simply offered reimbursement for their cancelled flight, and did not take into consideration the cost for a last-minute flight home. The TSA agents expressed how Spirit often cancels evening/night flights, and shows no concern for the passengers.

The repeated flight delays—this time nearly three hours without any weather-related cause—are unacceptable. Yet, passengers are penalized heavily even for being a minute late. It is unreasonable that there is no compensation for such significant delays, nor even basic provisions like water during the wait or in flight. This imbalance in accountability is deeply frustrating and needs to be addressed.

My flight with spirit airlines was canceled leaving me stranded until tomorrow.

My flight was delayed then put back on time then cancelled and they automatically rebooked me to another flight but that flight was going to make me late to a concert i had planned for. Flight was at 10am concert was at 7pm from Burbank to Las Vegas so I allowed enough time but the flight that was rebooked was too late so I talked with the desk and they were able to get me on an afternoon flight. Thank goodness. That was stressful for a moment. I want to thank the person who helped me get to my show on time. Concert tickets are very expensive and the show was amazing. Hopefully my flight home will be smooth.

Unfortunately Stuff and the stuff boarded us were so rude to many of passengers.i will never fly Spirit again .

Always Good ,… Spirit customers are high class Delta customers are self proclaimed elites and American crews you can hear them complain about everything (they’re loud)

Everything you need to know for your flight from Richmond to Columbus

Information on your arrival and departure airports