RIC - RDU

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Cheapest round-trip
$232
Typical prices: $272-$625
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/18Thu 11/22
RIC - RDU • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $209-$418
Breeze Airways
Tue 11/20
RIC - RDU • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Cheapest • Avg $356 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 3h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Raleigh (RIC-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Raleigh

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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7:21 pm - 1:58 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
18h 37m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale
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9:46 pm - 2:34 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
16h 48m1 stop Orlando
$232Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
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8:53 am - 8:37 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 44m1 stop Tweed-New Haven
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9:17 pm - 2:34 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
17h 17m1 stop Orlando
$247Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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7:21 pm - 8:59 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
13h 38m1 stop Tampa
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9:46 pm - 2:34 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
16h 48m1 stop Orlando
$255Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:19 am - 12:57 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 38m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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1:49 pm - 8:59 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$311JetBlue
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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10:50 am - 5:53 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 03m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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1:49 pm - 8:59 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$311JetBlue
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
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8:53 am - 8:37 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 44m1 stop Tweed-New Haven
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9:26 pm - 2:34 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
17h 08m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando
$344Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 25
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12:35 pm - 5:35 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 00m1 stop Orlando
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4:45 pm - 9:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$397Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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2:20 pm - 11:44 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 24m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:28 am - 1:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$671United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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2:20 pm - 11:44 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 24m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:28 am - 1:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$686United Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 25
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3:10 pm - 9:37 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 27m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
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10:35 am - 4:48 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$1,077United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Raleigh flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Richmond to Raleigh?

JetBlue ($311) and Southwest ($397) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Raleigh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Cheapest flight

$154
One-way flight from Richmond to Raleigh

When to book flights from Richmond to Raleigh

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Your Richmond to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Raleigh.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Raleigh?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Richmond to Raleigh. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 15m and 3h 30m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Raleigh range from $272 to $625, with an average of $413 over the past 12 months. Anything below $272 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond to Raleigh 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 $232 to $2,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Richmond to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

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

    Flights from Richmond to Raleigh usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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

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

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 80% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Richmond to Raleigh. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $346 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $671, a difference of $325.

    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 Raleigh?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 15m, compared with 3h 27m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 3h 30m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

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