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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond from $1,270

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIC
20 ago — 27 ago1
1 adult

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 15 agosto 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,276

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,848
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/9-18/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 11m total
  • 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 15 agosto 2025.

gio 11/910:55MEL - RIC
2 stops36h 41mUnited Airlines
gio 18/906:45RIC - MEL
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,276
lun 29/910:55MEL - RIC
2 stops40h 56mUnited Airlines
lun 6/1010:40RIC - MEL
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,897
lun 29/915:05MEL - RIC
1 stop22h 12mAmerican Airlines
lun 6/1011:37RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/8$2,980
gio 11/921:00MEL - RIC
2 stops40h 17mQantas Airways
gio 18/919:31RIC - MEL
1 stop43h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/8$3,050
lun 29/915:05MEL - RIC
1 stop22h 12mMultiple Airlines
lun 6/1015:33RIC - MEL
1 stop22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$3,119
gio 11/909:15MEL - RIC
3 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines
gio 18/917:11RIC - MEL
3 stops26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$4,640

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

lun 15/9

10:55-10:20

2 stops37h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun 15/12

06:00-10:00

2 stops36h 00m

$1,270

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

gio 11/9

10:55-09:36

2 stops36h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

gio 18/9

06:45-08:15

2 stops35h 30m

$1,276

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

lun 15/9

15:05-23:17

1 stop22h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun 15/12

08:40-05:00

2 stops28h 20m

$2,066

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

ven 26/9

09:30-22:17

2 stops26h 47m

Richmond Byrd Intl

ven 3/10

06:10-07:30

2 stops35h 20m

$2,098

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

gio 11/9

21:00-23:17

2 stops40h 17m

Richmond Byrd Intl

gio 18/9

19:31-05:00

1 stop43h 29m

$3,050

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

ven 26/9

15:05-23:17

1 stop22h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

ven 3/10

15:44-04:00

1 stop22h 16m

$3,234

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

ven 26/9

15:05-23:17

1 stop22h 12m

Richmond Byrd Intl

ven 3/10

11:38-04:00

1 stop26h 22m

$3,306

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Deals found on 12/8

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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 15 agosto 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 15 agosto 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,915 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,577), American Airlines ($1,981), and Qantas Airways ($2,044) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Richmond. United Airlines is priced at 30% 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?

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  • 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$1,577Average$2,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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