How long is the flight from Richmond to Sydney?

United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Richmond to Sydney in just under 22h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 31m. The distance between Richmond and Sydney is about 15657 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to Sydney as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Sydney?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Sydney.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Sydney?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 September 2026.

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Deal found 19/9$1,838

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Deal found 17/9$1,890

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Deal found 19/9$1,907

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Deal found 21/9$1,911

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Deal found 21/9$1,914

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Deal found 21/9$1,966

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Deal found 17/9$1,973

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Deal found 22/9$1,977

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Deal found 21/9$1,979

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1 stop22h 27m

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1 stop29h 05m

Deal found 21/9$2,047

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Round-trip from	$1,838
One-way from	$977
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,409

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50h 10m total
Richmond to Sydney

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27h 36m total
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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 17/2

15:11-09:00

2 stops25h 49m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$977

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 16/2

09:45-08:30

2 stops30h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,022

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RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 17/2

16:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,022

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 18/2

16:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,106

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 17/2

07:30-09:35

3 stops34h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,201

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 16/2

08:58-12:10

3 stops59h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,226

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 18/2

08:58-12:10

3 stops59h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,301

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 15/11

16:33-07:00

1 stop22h 27m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/2

11:20-23:17

2 stops27h 57m

$1,914

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 17/10

14:33-08:00

2 stops26h 27m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

09:20-15:49

1 stop22h 29m

$1,977

RichmondSydney

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

RICSYD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 18/2

16:20-07:00

1 stop22h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/2

09:15-22:19

1 stop29h 04m

$1,977

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sydney (average of $1,604). Flying from Richmond to Sydney in August is currently the most expensive (average of $8,269). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Richmond to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Richmond to Sydney flights typically cost between $2,096 and $2,422 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,838 on American Airlines (3 Nov–10 Nov).

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How long is the flight from Richmond to Sydney?
United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Richmond to Sydney in just under 22h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 31m. The distance between Richmond and Sydney is about 15657 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Sydney 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 Richmond to Sydney?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Sydney (average of $1,604). Flying from Richmond to Sydney in August is currently the most expensive (average of $8,269). 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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Richmond to Sydney flights typically cost between $2,096 and $2,422 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,838 on American Airlines (3 Nov–10 Nov).