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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Richmond from $2,084

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. 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
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 25 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,265

Round-trip from

$1,384
High demand for flights, 43% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 49% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
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From Melbourne to Richmond Byrd Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne 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 to Richmond, Virginia?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Richmond, Virginia from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $3,409 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,662. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne 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 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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/913:22RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,084
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/908:56RIC - MEL
2 stops31h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,085
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,131
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,136
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,439
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,440
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1008:56RIC - MEL
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,517
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1016:00RIC - MEL
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,834
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,837

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 605,443 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Wed 15/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops54h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/515:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,876
Wed 15/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops54h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/506:40RIC - MEL
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,956
Wed 15/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops27h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/511:07RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4$3,042
Wed 15/513:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/515:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,057
Wed 15/513:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 12mQantas Airways
Sun 19/515:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$3,611

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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/913:22RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,084
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/908:56RIC - MEL
2 stops31h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,085
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,131
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,136
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,439
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,440
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1008:56RIC - MEL
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,517
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1016:00RIC - MEL
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,834
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,837

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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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$2,084 - $3,611

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 16/8

2 stops33h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 16/9

2 stops27h 23m

$2,084

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 16/8

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 16/9

2 stops31h 49m

$2,085

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop39h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

1 stop30h 59m

$2,131

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

2 stops33h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

1 stop30h 59m

$2,136

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

2 stops33h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops27h 17m

$2,439

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

3 stops49h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops45h 31m

$3,085

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop30h 59m

$3,139

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

3 stops35h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops25h 14m

$3,243

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 15/5

1 stop24h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 19/5

1 stop24h 02m

$3,611

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne 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 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 $2,661. 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 25 April 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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
1,003 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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
11,234 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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
14,898 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

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?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC), located 11.2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Richmond. 2 airlines have flights to Byrd Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Richmond Byrd Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Richmond, Virginia for under $2,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Richmond, Virginia for under $2,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $2,084, but on average you can expect to pay $2,805.

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

    Currently priced at $2,084, American Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Richmond, Virginia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $3,085 and $3,611, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MEL to RIC mean?

    Great question - MEL to RIC just means Melbourne Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • 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 to Richmond, Virginia flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Richmond, Virginia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

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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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,455Average$3,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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