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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond from $1,969

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — RIC
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
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Thu 9/5

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,249

Round-trip from

$1,378
High demand for flights, 43% potential price rise
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From Melbourne to Richmond Byrd Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

Travellers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 38% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Richmond, Virginia from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $3,393 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,654. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia (MEL - RIC)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Richmond

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Richmond. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Melbourne to Richmond. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 15/509:30MEL - RIC
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/510:15RIC - MEL
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,315
Fri 13/906:00MEL - RIC
3 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1014:30RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,335
Fri 13/906:00MEL - RIC
3 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/1010:35RIC - MEL
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4$3,399
Fri 13/906:30MEL - RIC
3 stops28h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/1010:39RIC - MEL
2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,409

Cheap American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Richmond

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Richmond. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Melbourne to Richmond. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/919:35RIC - MEL
1 stop43h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,811
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops35h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,826
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,830
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,834
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops35h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1008:56RIC - MEL
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,836
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,839
Fri 16/812:00MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,846
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,877
Fri 16/811:55MEL - RIC
2 stops34h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,882

Cheap Melbourne to Richmond flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Richmond specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Prices were last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Richmond in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 25/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops36h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/620:20RIC - MEL
2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,969
Wed 15/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops39h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/506:40RIC - MEL
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,889
Wed 15/513:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/506:40RIC - MEL
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,047
Wed 15/513:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/515:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$3,056
Sat 25/510:55MEL - RIC
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/620:05RIC - MEL
3 stops46h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,269
Wed 15/509:30MEL - RIC
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/510:15RIC - MEL
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,315
Sat 25/521:15MEL - RIC
1 stop37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/608:22RIC - MEL
2 stops43h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$4,981
Fri 24/502:25MEL - RIC
3 stops56h 59mEmirates
Sat 1/617:15RIC - MEL
3 stops36h 20mEmirates
Deal found 27/4$5,240
Fri 24/502:25MEL - RIC
3 stops56h 59mEmirates
Sat 1/617:15RIC - MEL
2 stops46h 15mEmirates
Deal found 27/4$5,244

Melbourne to Richmond 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Richmond in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Richmond in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 25/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops36h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/620:20RIC - MEL
2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,969
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/919:35RIC - MEL
1 stop43h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,811
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops35h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,826
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,830
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,834
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops35h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1008:56RIC - MEL
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,836
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,839
Fri 16/812:00MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,846
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,877

Find flights from Melbourne to Richmond within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Richmond that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

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$2,811 - $3,443

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MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 16/8

1 stop39h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 16/9

1 stop43h 50m

$2,811

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

2 stops35h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops28h 37m

$2,826

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops27h 17m

$2,830

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop30h 59m

$2,834

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop22h 25m

$3,097

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

1 stop30h 59m

$3,180

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 15/5

2 stops27h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 19/5

2 stops32h 00m

$3,315

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

3 stops29h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

2 stops27h 45m

$3,335

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

3 stops35h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

2 stops25h 14m

$3,443

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Deals found on 26/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Richmond. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Richmond by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Richmond by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Richmond is currently $0 while a return flight costs $3,075. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIC

Temperature

3 - 26 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Melbourne to Richmond by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
998 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
998 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
998 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Richmond from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Richmond from Melbourne, you will be flying to Byrd Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is located 11.2 km from the centre of Richmond. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Byrd Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia for under $2,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia for under $2,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $2,811, but on average you can expect to pay $2,935.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia round-trip from $2,811. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $3,097, and United Airlines, from $3,315. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does MEL to RIC mean?

    MEL stands for Melbourne Airport, while RIC stands for Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Richmond that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Richmond flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Richmond with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Richmond flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Richmond?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Richmond by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Richmond that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Richmond offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Richmond?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Richmond flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 27/4.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Richmond. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 586,962 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2024.
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