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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Richmond from $1,923

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIC
23 Jan — 30 Jan1
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 (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 January 2025.

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$1,923

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October

Average price

$2,436
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 38m 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 18 January 2025.

Tue 4/313:00MEL - RIC
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/306:15RIC - MEL
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,923
Tue 4/316:20MEL - RIC
1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/315:09RIC - MEL
1 stop23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,962
Tue 4/312:00MEL - RIC
2 stops25h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/306:40RIC - MEL
1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,002
Wed 5/219:30MEL - RIC
3 stops38h 41mQantas Airways
Tue 11/214:48RIC - MEL
2 stops28h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$2,983
Mon 3/303:25MEL - RIC
3 stops57h 58mEmirates
Tue 11/317:09RIC - MEL
2 stops39h 11mEmirates
Deal found 18/1$4,440

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2025.

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MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

13:00-21:23

2 stops24h 23m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/3

06:15-08:30

2 stops35h 15m

$1,923

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

16:20-22:54

1 stop22h 34m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/3

15:09-05:40

1 stop23h 31m

$1,962

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

12:00-21:53

2 stops25h 53m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/3

06:40-05:40

1 stop32h 00m

$2,002

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

19:30-18:11

3 stops38h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/2

14:48-11:40

2 stops28h 52m

$2,983

MelbourneRichmond

MEL - RIC

MELRIC

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

03:25-21:23

3 stops57h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/3

17:09-23:20

2 stops39h 11m

$4,440

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Deals found on 18/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Richmond

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Richmond

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Richmond including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 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.

Rainfall in Richmond by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 71.0 - 119.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 119.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in Richmond by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 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 18 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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. 3 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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,923, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,002 and $2,983, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 31% 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Richmond. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,522Average$2,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,884Average$3,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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