RIC - SEA

$147 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
$357
Overall average: $576
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RIC - SEA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$147
Typical prices: $336-$634
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Tue 12/16
RIC - SEA • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $377 (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 42% 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

Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 9
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1:15 pm - 9:36 amRIC-SEA
23h 21m2 stops
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1:11 pm - 7:59 pmSEA-RIC
27h 48m1 stop
$357Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 21
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7:05 pm - 12:59 amRIC-SEA
8h 54m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:18 pmSEA-RIC
10h 18m1 stop
$359American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 21
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3:42 pm - 11:08 pmRIC-SEA
10h 26m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 12:34 pmSEA-RIC
9h 35m2 stops
$364American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
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6:00 am - 1:55 pmRIC-SEA
10h 55m1 stop
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11:34 am - 10:23 pmSEA-RIC
7h 49m1 stop
$377American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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9:10 am - 5:45 pmRIC-SEA
11h 35m2 stops
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12:45 pm - 11:33 pmSEA-RIC
7h 48m1 stop
$382American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 28
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 10:30 pmRIC-SEA
13h 00m2 stops
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6:45 am - 4:40 pmSEA-RIC
6h 55m1 stop
$385Southwest
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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5:45 am - 1:49 pmRIC-SEA
11h 04m2 stops
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8:35 am - 9:43 pmSEA-RIC
10h 08m2 stops
$387American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 28
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6:05 am - 1:15 pmRIC-SEA
10h 10m2 stops
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6:25 am - 9:50 pmSEA-RIC
12h 25m2 stops
$390Southwest
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 11:38 pmRIC-SEA
11h 27m1 stop
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12:31 am - 10:57 amSEA-RIC
7h 26m1 stop
$408American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 14
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:37 pmRIC-SEA
9h 22m1 stop
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7:00 am - 6:36 pmSEA-RIC
8h 36m1 stop
$412American 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 $390 (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 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$147
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 $147 for a one-way ticket and $351 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Seattle? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

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.

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

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

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

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

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

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

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

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.

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!!!!!

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