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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Richmond from $1,313

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIC
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,313

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,307
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 02m total
  • Melbourne to Richmond
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($409 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Fri 1/509:30MEL - RIC
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/610:22RIC - MEL
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,313
Fri 1/513:35MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/515:03RIC - MEL
1 stop23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,350
Fri 1/513:35MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/615:03RIC - MEL
1 stop23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,460
Sat 1/812:10MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 09mAir New Zealand
Mon 31/816:20RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,897

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Richmond that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

09:30-23:17

2 stops27h 47m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 30/5

06:00-08:15

2 stops36h 15m

$1,313

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

09:30-21:10

2 stops25h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/6

10:22-07:30

2 stops31h 08m

$1,313

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

13:35-23:15

1 stop23h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 30/5

15:03-05:00

1 stop23h 57m

$1,350

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

13:35-23:15

1 stop23h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/6

15:03-05:00

1 stop23h 57m

$1,460

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Deals found on 6/1

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Richmond?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Richmond (average of $669). Flying from Melbourne to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 6 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Melbourne to Richmond. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,137 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Richmond?

    Departing from Melbourne to Richmond will take you 27h 47m. There are 16320 km between Melbourne and Richmond.

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

    Currently priced at $1,232, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Richmond and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,822. United Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Richmond?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Richmond (average of $669). Flying from Melbourne to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Richmond

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,232Average$2,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,822Average$2,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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