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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

Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
4:24 pm - 10:25 pmRIC-SEA
9h 01m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:14 pm - 11:38 amSEA-RIC
10h 24m1 stop
$295Delta
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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 11:56 amRIC-SEA
9h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:53 pmSEA-RIC
8h 53m2 stops
$300American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
4:27 pm - 10:22 pmRIC-SEA
8h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:59 pm - 11:31 amSEA-RIC
10h 32m1 stop
$304Delta
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
6:38 am - 12:12 pmRIC-SEA
8h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 10:13 pmSEA-RIC
7h 10m1 stop
$305American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 6:49 pmRIC-SEA
11h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:35 pmSEA-RIC
7h 45m1 stop
$308United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Southwest Logo
12:35 pm - 11:45 pmRIC-SEA
14h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 4:40 pmSEA-RIC
7h 05m1 stop
$309Southwest
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 10:30 pmRIC-SEA
7h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 11:21 pmSEA-RIC
9h 11m1 stop
$313United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 11:45 pmRIC-SEA
9h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 10:20 pmSEA-RIC
13h 05m2 stops
$314Southwest
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 pmRIC-SEA
9h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:10 pmSEA-RIC
12h 15m2 stops
$318Southwest
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Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 5
Frontier Logo
5:48 pm - 1:03 pmRIC-SEA
22h 15m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:58 pm - 4:53 pmSEA-RIC
24h 55m1 stop
$329Frontier
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Delta
Cheapest • from $295 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$295
Overall average: $453
Delta
Tue 11/11Tue 11/18
RIC - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$148
Typical prices: $212-356
American Airlines
Wed 10/22
RIC - SEA • 1 stop
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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 April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $626 and $539 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$148
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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 $148 for a one-way ticket and $295 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Seattle, with oneworld 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 $533 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 $465 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Sep 2025SFO - BNA
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The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

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.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

The terminal crew is so rude cabin crew is extremely rude flight is very good

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Flight was late, after my first leg was cancelled altogether causing me to spend $$$ with another carrier. Seating is ridiculously tight, I can't recommend spirit if I cant depend on them to get me there and back on time.

Wow truly top notch airline Efficient nice snacks courteous staff Fast boarding !

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

The incoming plane ✈️ was delayed 5 hours en route to Raleigh. My flight was delayed for 5 hours 😢. Finally boarded and then de boarded due to an AC problem. A very tough and long night.

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