$178 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond (RIC)

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Popular airlines from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)

Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Richmond (CLT-RIC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $178 for one-way flights and $329 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$329 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 3 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $329 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$334 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $334 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$339 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 3 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $339 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$344 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $344 found 5 days ago
Delta
Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$349 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $349 found 1 hour ago
United
Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$349 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jan 3 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $349 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 3
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$349 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 19 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Sat, Jan 3, priced at $349 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 29
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$351 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 27 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Sat, Nov 29, priced at $351 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$354 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 24 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Mon, Dec 1, priced at $354 found 6 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
CLT
Charlotte
RIC
Richmond
$424 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$424
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 11 from Charlotte to Richmond, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $424 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond (RIC)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $176 - $486 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Richmond

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Select flight to Richmond Intl. RIC. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 13 minutes. Flights from $417
RIC
Richmond Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center13 min
Flights from $417
Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond (RIC)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Richmond Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$329
Distance
255 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 12 mins

Charlotte to Richmond Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to Richmond

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to Richmond are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Richmond with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Richmond

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to Richmond: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to Richmond

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to Richmond in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $178 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to Richmond flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to Richmond airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $178 or cheap return flight from $329 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Planning your trip for January is a good way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between CLT and RIC. You'll usually find the lowest prices during the off-season.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Catch a direct flight with American Airlines and go straight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll take you from CLT to RIC. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to score a good deal.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Each day on average, 7 direct flights take off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC). Select the departure date that works for you.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
More travelers fly between CLT and RIC at 7 AM than at any other point in the day. Looking for a quieter experience? Try choosing a quieter departure window and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to RIC?
Sunday has the most flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Take the earliest flight at around 7:13AM UTC-5, leaving from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). You'll be flying for approximately 1h 9m, touching down at Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) at approximately 8:22AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
It takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes to cover the 260 mi from CLT to RIC.
What airline has the least delays from CLT to RIC?
Consider traveling with American Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 85%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Select a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Richmond from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond, you'll touch down at either Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) or Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) last-minute?
Waiting until right before your break to book your flight from CLT to RIC often results in higher prices. Although you may find some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to RIC flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a CLT to RIC flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. What's more, managing everything in one place will take the hassle out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then customize your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
If you booked your CLT to RIC flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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