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Cheapest round-trip
$213
Typical prices: $362-$537
Frontier
Sun 12/2Sat 12/8
RIC - STL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$100
Typical prices: $195-$340
Frontier
Sun 12/2
RIC - STL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and St. Louis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $349 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to St. Louis (RIC-STL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to St. Louis

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 8:11 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 12m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
6:20 pm - 1:04 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
17h 44m1 stop Orlando
$213Frontier
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 10:17 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 7:58 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$265American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:25 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
2:31 pm - 8:28 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$265Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Dec 25
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 10:04 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 12:15 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$265Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 12:01 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 5:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$265American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 12:10 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 45m1 stop Orlando
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2:20 pm - 9:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington
$270Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 12:40 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:40 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$270Southwest
Sun, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 1:31 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
28h 08m2 stops Nashville Intl Jonesboro
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 8:42 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
25h 22m1 stop Orlando
$271Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 9:41 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$365United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:32 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 12:34 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$376United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to St. Louis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to St. Louis?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to St. Louis typically range from $362 to $537. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $213, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to St. Louis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to St. Louis. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

Key details for Richmond to St. Louis flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$100
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to St. Louis

When to book flights from Richmond to St. Louis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to St. Louis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Richmond to St. Louis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to St. Louis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to St. Louis.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to St. Louis takes 00m, covering 713 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to St. Louis?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to St. Louis range from $362 to $537, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond to St. Louis 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 $213 to $1,891. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Richmond to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Richmond to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to St. Louis?

    Flights from Richmond to St. Louis usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Richmond to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to St. Louis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Richmond to St. Louis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $152.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 27m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 34m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Richmond and St. Louis?

    St. Louis is 1 hour behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Richmond to St. Louis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $362, about $152 less than Sunday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to St. Louis trip for December. Fares historically average $351 round-trip in that month - typically $221 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

More options for your flight from Richmond to St. Louis

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