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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond from $1,813

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — RIC
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
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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 16 May 2024.

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February

Average price

$2,845

Round-trip from

$1,348
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

Travellers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 38% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Richmond, Virginia from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $2,908 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,423. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia (MEL - RIC)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Richmond

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Richmond. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,125
Fri 16/811:55MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,130
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1016:00RIC - MEL
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,467
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,470
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,471
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,518
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1008:56RIC - MEL
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,519
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,522
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/919:35RIC - MEL
1 stop43h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,809

Cheap Melbourne to Richmond flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Richmond specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Wed 29/521:15MEL - RIC
2 stops35h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/615:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,887
Wed 29/513:00MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/615:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,044
Wed 29/513:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/615:23RIC - MEL
1 stop24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$3,053

Melbourne to Richmond 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Richmond in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,125
Fri 16/811:55MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/916:00RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,130
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop39h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1016:00RIC - MEL
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,467
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1011:08RIC - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,470
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,471
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1007:26RIC - MEL
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,518
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1008:56RIC - MEL
2 stops29h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,519
Fri 13/913:00MEL - RIC
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1013:11RIC - MEL
2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,522
Fri 16/813:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/919:35RIC - MEL
1 stop43h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,809

One-way flights to Richmond from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Richmond. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Fri 28/623:55MEL - RIC
3 stops59h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,813
Fri 28/621:15MEL - RIC
2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,160
Fri 28/613:00MEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,803
Thu 27/602:25MEL - RIC
3 stops57h 09mEmirates
Deal found 15/5$16,349

Find flights from Melbourne to Richmond within your budget

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 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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$2,125 - $7,398

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MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 16/8

1 stop24h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 16/9

2 stops27h 20m

$2,125

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 16/8

2 stops24h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 16/9

2 stops28h 05m

$2,130

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop39h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop22h 25m

$2,467

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

2 stops33h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops27h 17m

$2,470

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops25h 14m

$2,471

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

1 stop23h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

1 stop30h 59m

$2,518

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

3 stops35h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops25h 14m

$3,178

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

3 stops36h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/10

2 stops25h 14m

$3,257

MelbourneRichmond Byrd Intl

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Fri 16/8

2 stops38h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 16/9

3 stops36h 25m

$7,398

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Richmond. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Richmond by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Richmond by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Richmond is currently $5,781 while a return flight costs $3,113. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIC

Temperature

3 - 26 °C

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 16 May 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia for under $2,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia for under $2,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $2,125, but on average you can expect to pay $2,992.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia round-trip from $2,125. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia?

    The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia are American Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does MEL to RIC mean?

    MEL stands for Melbourne Airport, while RIC stands for Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Richmond that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Richmond flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Richmond with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Richmond flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Richmond that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Richmond offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Richmond?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Richmond flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Richmond, Virginia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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