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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Richmond from $785

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIC
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,267

One-way from

$785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,289
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Richmond
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Richmond
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - RIC
2 stops36h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1119:50RIC - MEL
2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,265
Fri 31/1010:30MEL - RIC
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1110:35RIC - MEL
2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,267
Sat 1/1112:00MEL - RIC
2 stops38h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1114:35RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,268
Thu 30/1012:10MEL - RIC
3 stops48h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:30RIC - MEL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,983
Sat 1/1112:10MEL - RIC
3 stops49h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1117:15RIC - MEL
3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,989

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Melbourne

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Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

10:30-23:10

2 stops27h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/11

10:35-09:30

2 stops30h 55m

$1,267

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:00-11:39

2 stops38h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/11

14:35-10:00

2 stops27h 25m

$1,268

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:30-23:02

2 stops27h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 15/3

06:20-08:30

2 stops35h 10m

$1,464

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:10-21:34

3 stops48h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/11

06:30-09:25

3 stops34h 55m

$1,983

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:10-22:34

3 stops49h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/11

17:15-10:55

3 stops49h 40m

$1,989

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-08:22

2 stops35h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 15/3

19:10-05:00

1 stop42h 50m

$2,782

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

11:55-09:40

2 stops36h 45m

$785

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

23:55-19:56

3 stops59h 01m

$1,219

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Deals found on 17/9

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Richmond at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 18 September 2025.
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
907 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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 40m. There are 16320 km between Melbourne and Richmond.

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

    Currently priced at $1,243, 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 $1,998. United Airlines is priced at 44% 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.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,243Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,998Average$2,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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