RIC - SEA

$122 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Seattle

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Seattle, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$276
Overall average: $604
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/4Mon 12/8
RIC - SEA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$122
Typical prices: $205-$282
Frontier
Fri 11/21
RIC - SEA • 2 stops
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $359 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Seattle

Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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9:49 pm - 11:53 amRIC-SEA
17h 04m2 stops
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11:01 am - 7:56 pmSEA-RIC
29h 55m1 stop
$276Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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12:50 pm - 12:30 pmRIC-SEA
26h 40m2 stops
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6:07 pm - 7:59 pmSEA-RIC
22h 52m1 stop
$300Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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9:07 am - 1:51 pmRIC-SEA
31h 44m1 stop
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1:39 pm - 7:04 pmSEA-RIC
26h 25m2 stops
$330Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 12:59 amRIC-SEA
8h 54m1 stop
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11:06 pm - 9:35 amSEA-RIC
7h 29m1 stop
$359American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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5:40 am - 12:20 pmRIC-SEA
9h 40m1 stop
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9:59 pm - 11:10 amSEA-RIC
10h 11m1 stop
$367Delta
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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10:50 am - 7:04 pmRIC-SEA
11h 14m2 stops
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12:45 pm - 10:44 pmSEA-RIC
6h 59m1 stop
$368American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:19 pmRIC-SEA
11h 19m1 stop
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2:03 pm - 12:30 amSEA-RIC
7h 27m1 stop
$372Delta
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Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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3:35 pm - 12:10 amRIC-SEA
11h 35m2 stops
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5:15 am - 3:50 pmSEA-RIC
7h 35m1 stop
$374Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 10:55 pmRIC-SEA
9h 40m2 stops
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9:35 am - 10:20 pmSEA-RIC
9h 45m2 stops
$389Southwest
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Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:15 amRIC-SEA
7h 55m1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:21 pmSEA-RIC
7h 21m1 stop
$447United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Seattle flights

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 round-trip flights from Richmond to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Richmond to Seattle, Tuesday 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 Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond 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 to Seattle is January, where tickets cost $391 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $604 and $576 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Seattle, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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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 to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Seattle was $122 for a one-way ticket and $276 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 Star Alliance 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Seattle are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $540 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $471 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond 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.

Reviews of the 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4240 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025ORD - LAS
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Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

DELTA does a terrific job making sure you are well taken care of during the flight, gives you assurance before the flight through numerous email notifications about your upcoming flight & lastly good follow up after the flight making sure your needs were mat. It has been, is & will continue to be my carrier of choice in all my future travels. Good Job DELTA

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Check in process was terrible. Lady at counter didn’t know what she was doing

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

When I got to the airport in Seattle, they told me the flight "did not exist". Kayak reserved me a seat on a flight that did not exist. This is inexcusable. I was able to change my reservation to a flight that actually did exist, but the flight was later and then I didn't make it in time for the next leg of my trip from Minneapolis to Duluth. Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth, and a big apology for messing up my reservation.

The plane was freezing cold. Asked for a blanket and there were none. Was told twice that the pilots would warm the plane and it never happened Worst experience flying ever

Multiple delays because they screwed up on the crew schedule and had to wait for over an hour for more people to come.

It was good. Basic flight. Drinks only. Pay budget. Get budget and I’m good with that. I want to get where I need to go. Not hard to please. Female First Officer is an absolute bonus for me!

The Wi-Fi was off, the arm rests are hard plastic.

The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

I already filled out a survey for this flight. We booked through KAYAK with airfare assist, and airfare assist did not confirm or honor our flight. Therefore, we had to go to a different place with a different travel agency. I tried very hard with airfare assist, They also promoted this on cheapair.com, but it was a bait and switch in both instances.

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