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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond from $1,372

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIC
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Richmond

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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 19 July 2026.

Tue 18/810:55
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 25/819:55
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops45h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,372
Sun 30/809:30
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops27h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 6/906:05
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops36h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,373
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 19/815:10
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,493
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/815:10
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,508
Wed 5/810:00
MEL
-
RIC
2 stops27h 13m
Delta
Wed 19/813:04
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops28h 46m
Delta
Deal found 14/7$1,519
Sun 30/809:45
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/909:25
RIC
-
MEL
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,248
Tue 18/809:45
MEL
-
RIC
1 stop25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/809:25
RIC
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$2,372

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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 19 July 2026.

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$1,372

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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Richmond
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Price

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MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

13:35-22:59

1 stop23h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 19/8

15:10-05:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,493

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

13:35-22:59

1 stop23h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 19/8

15:10-05:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,508

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

10:00-23:13

2 stops27h 13m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 19/8

13:04-07:50

2 stops28h 46m

$1,519

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

09:45-21:04

1 stop25h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/9

09:25-11:10

2 stops35h 45m

$2,248

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

09:45-21:04

1 stop25h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 25/8

09:25-06:45

1 stop31h 20m

$2,372

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

09:00-22:59

2 stops27h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 25/8

13:19-12:40

3 stops33h 21m

$2,411

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

09:30-20:30

2 stops25h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/8

14:38-08:15

2 stops27h 37m

$3,115

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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 19 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,June 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,June 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Richmond?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to Richmond in just under 23h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 49m. There are 16320 km between Melbourne Airport and Richmond. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,187), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Richmond. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Richmond

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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