$80 Cheap Flights from Richmond (RIC) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (RIC-EWR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $80 for one-way flights and $170 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 5
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$170 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from Richmond to New York, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $170 found 3 hours ago
United
Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$177 Roundtrip, just found
$177
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Richmond to New York, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $177 just found
United
Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$178 Roundtrip, just found
$178
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Richmond to New York, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $178 just found
United
Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 21
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$179 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Aug 18 from Richmond to New York, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $179 found 22 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$180 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Richmond to New York, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $180 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$181 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Richmond to New York, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $181 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Richmond to New York, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $182 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Fri, Sep 26
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$190 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from Richmond to New York, returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $190 found 6 hours ago
Delta
Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$199 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Richmond to New York, returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $199 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Jul 29 - Thu, Jul 31
RIC
Richmond
EWR
New York
$342 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jul 29 from Richmond to New York, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $342 found 2 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond (RIC) to New York (EWR)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $91 - $381 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New York

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to John F. Kennedy Intl. JFK. Average driving time to city center is 24 minutes. Flights from $194
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Average driving time to city center24 min
Flights from $194
Select flight to LaGuardia LGA. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 14 minutes. Flights from $183
LGA
LaGuardia
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center14 min
Flights from $183
Flights from Richmond (RIC) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
Origin airport
Richmond Intl.
Destination airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$169
Distance
277 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 27 mins

Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

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 Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport: 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 Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

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 Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $80 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 Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport 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 Richmond to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport 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 Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) cost?
Cheap round-trip flights from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) start at $153. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving RIC on August 7 2025 and touching down at EWR. The price was last updated on July 14 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from RIC to EWR?
The cheapest flights from RIC to EWR are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Board a direct flight with United Airlines and go straight from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from RIC to EWR?
With prices starting from $89 for a one-way flight from RIC to EWR, United is currently the cheapest carrier on this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from RIC on October 7 2025. Prices were last updated on July 14 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
When taking off from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), you can pick from an average of 4 daily direct flights to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
More passengers fly between RIC and EWR at 6 AM than at any other time of day. Rather skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and it's possible you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from RIC to EWR?
Friday offers the most flights from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). Consider taking off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
The earliest flight departing from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) is at around 6:00AM UTC-5. Catch this flight and you'll reach Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) at approximately 7:45AM UTC-5. The overall travel time is 1h 45m.
How long does it take to fly from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
Flights from RIC to EWR have an average travel time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 280 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
To touch down at Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) without delays, choose a flight that leaves from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**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 Newark from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)?
Catch a direct flight from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Newark and you'll land at any one of these airports:

  • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book your flight from RIC to EWR generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute deals, they're not always guaranteed. Keep your travel plans flexible for the best chance of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a RIC to EWR flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a RIC to EWR flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one easy place will take the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply secure your flights and select from our extensive range of hotels, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
If you booked your RIC to EWR flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after 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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