RIC - SEA

$109 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Seattle

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Cheapest round-trip
$345
Overall average: $517
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/23Mon 4/27
RIC - SEA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $256-$445
Frontier
Thu 4/9
RIC - SEA • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $355 (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 47% 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, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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1:42 pm - 3:05 pm
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SEA
28h 23m
2 stops
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9:35 pm - 7:59 pm
SEA
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RIC
19h 24m
1 stop
$345Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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2:55 pm - 9:23 pm
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SEA
9h 28m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:59 pm
SEA
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RIC
13h 59m
1 stop
$355American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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1:42 pm - 9:27 am
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SEA
22h 45m
2 stops
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9:35 pm - 7:59 pm
SEA
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RIC
19h 24m
1 stop
$361Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 10:38 pm
RIC
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SEA
10h 06m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 7:22 pm
SEA
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RIC
9h 22m
1 stop
$367American Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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1:42 pm - 3:05 pm
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SEA
28h 23m
2 stops
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9:35 pm - 7:59 pm
SEA
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RIC
19h 24m
1 stop
$368Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:34 am - 11:19 am
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SEA
26h 45m
2 stops
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9:36 pm - 7:59 pm
SEA
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RIC
19h 23m
1 stop
$371Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:15 pm - 11:55 pm
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SEA
8h 40m
1 stop
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11:45 pm - 11:45 am
SEA
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RIC
9h 00m
2 stops
$372Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
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1:15 pm - 12:40 am
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SEA
14h 25m
2 stops
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9:20 am - 8:55 pm
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RIC
8h 35m
2 stops
$377Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:30 pm - 12:05 am
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SEA
7h 35m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 4:05 pm
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RIC
6h 35m
1 stop
$380Southwest
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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1:15 pm - 12:40 am
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SEA
14h 25m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 10:30 pm
SEA
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RIC
10h 30m
2 stops
$382Southwest
Booking Insights

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 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 September, where tickets cost $436 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $572 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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $109 for a one-way ticket and $345 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Seattle, with SkyTeam 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 $537 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 $485 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 4284 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

2.0 MediocreMike, Feb 2026
LAS - OKC
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WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

Prior to takeoff, the pilot told us there was a possibility of not being able to land and going to Portland. Well that happened, we took off and then did 8 loops around Spokane before the pilot told us we ran out of fuel and had to go to Portland. So for a 35 minute flight we have now been on the plane for 3 hours (boarded at 6:50 am and landed in Portland at 10:30). Then, we just sat in Portland's airport with no updates of when we can start heading back. All of a sudden, our pilots and crew just left, leaving us stranded in a different city and state. We continued to sit in Portland until we finally got a new crew assigned and boarded the plane (This was from 10:30-2). We then sat on the plane for an additional hour before take off because they had to count us multiple times. We finally landed in Spokane at 3:55 PM. So a flight that should have taken at max an hour took us 10 hours and we missed the majority of the recruiting event we went for.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

Staff was great! Kind and cordial! Middle seat row 28 seat B has a hump in it. Trays were getting stuck when putting down and up. Good flight

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Everything was on time Will use united again for sure

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

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.

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