What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl?

Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl

What airlines fly to Richmond?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Richmond from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Richmond. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Richmond on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Richmond?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Illinois you fly out of and what airport in Richmond you fly into. For example, flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 2h 34m on average. On the other hand, flying from Moline to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 07m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Richmond on average per day?

20 flights are operational daily from Illinois to Richmond as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 44% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Richmond on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 145 flights per week flying from Illinois to Richmond. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport?

As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:16 pm - 6:43 pm

STL

RIC

5h 27m

1 stop

7:38 pm - 10:32 am

RIC

STL

15h 54m

1 stop

$185Frontier

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

12:16 pm - 6:58 pm

STL

RIC

29h 42m

2 stops

7:38 pm - 10:32 am

RIC

STL

15h 54m

1 stop

$199Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

11:27 am - 6:58 pm

STL

RIC

30h 31m

2 stops

7:53 pm - 11:25 pm

RIC

STL

28h 32m

1 stop

$221Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

6:29 pm - 6:40 pm

STL

RIC

23h 11m

1 stop

7:35 pm - 10:30 am

RIC

STL

15h 55m

1 stop

$226Frontier

Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6

6:00 am - 2:19 pm

MLI

RIC

7h 19m

1 stop

6:08 pm - 10:30 pm

RIC

MLI

5h 22m

1 stop

$251Delta

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7

5:15 pm - 12:24 am

MLI

RIC

6h 09m

1 stop

6:08 pm - 10:30 pm

RIC

MLI

5h 22m

1 stop

$260Delta

Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 10

6:51 pm - 9:54 pm

ORD

RIC

26h 03m

3 stops

8:00 am - 5:46 pm

RIC

ORD

10h 46m

2 stops

$264Spirit Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11

6:10 pm - 9:17 pm

ORD

RIC

2h 07mnonstop

5:04 pm - 6:35 pm

RIC

ORD

2h 31mnonstop

$265United Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

5:58 pm - 9:54 pm

ORD

RIC

26h 56m

2 stops

8:40 am - 7:51 pm

RIC

ORD

12h 11m

1 stop

$268Spirit Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14

8:20 am - 1:57 pm

PIA

RIC

4h 37m

1 stop

6:00 am - 10:10 am

RIC

PIA

5h 10m

1 stop

$269United Airlines

Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 8

Frontier flights from Illinois to Richmond

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Frontier

Mar 23

STL12:16 pmLambert-St Louis

5h 27m

1 stop

RIC6:43 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Mar 30

RIC7:38 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

15h 54m

1 stop

STL10:32 amLambert-St Louis

$185

Frontier

Apr 2

STL6:29 pmLambert-St Louis

23h 11m

1 stop

RIC6:40 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Apr 6

RIC7:35 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

15h 55m

1 stop

STL10:30 amLambert-St Louis

$226

Frontier

Apr 9

STL6:29 pmLambert-St Louis

23h 11m

1 stop

RIC6:40 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Apr 16

RIC7:37 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

36h 13m

2 stops

STL6:50 amLambert-St Louis

$290

American Airlines flights from Illinois to Richmond

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American Airlines

Apr 7

ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 07m

RIC3:02 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Apr 11

RIC11:52 amRichmond Byrd Intl

2h 32m

ORD1:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$271

American Airlines

Mar 19

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 03m

RIC10:03 amRichmond Byrd Intl

Mar 23

RIC5:44 amRichmond Byrd Intl

2h 31m

ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$275

American Airlines

Apr 7

ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 07m

RIC3:02 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

Apr 9

RIC6:10 amRichmond Byrd Intl

5h 01m

1 stop

ORD10:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$281

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Mon 3/23

12:16 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/30

7:38 pm-10:32 am

1 stop15h 54m

$185

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STL - RIC

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Mon 3/23

12:16 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops29h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/30

7:38 pm-10:32 am

1 stop15h 54m

$199

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STL - RIC

STLRIC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/24

11:27 am-6:58 pm

2 stops30h 31m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/31

7:53 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$221

St. LouisRichmond

STL - RIC

STLRIC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/2

6:29 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop23h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/6

7:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop15h 55m

$226

MolineRichmond

MLI - RIC

MLIRIC

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

6:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$251

MolineRichmond

MLI - RIC

MLIRIC

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/31

5:15 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/10

6:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$260

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

6:51 pm-9:54 pm

3 stops26h 03m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-5:46 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$264

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

6:10 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

5:04 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$265

ChicagoRichmond

ORD - RIC

ORDRIC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

5:58 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops26h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/14

8:40 am-7:51 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$268

PeoriaRichmond

PIA - RIC

PIARIC

Greater Peoria

Wed 5/27

8:20 am-1:57 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$269

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Richmond?

If you aren’t able to travel to Richmond during the month of September, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $275.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Richmond?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Richmond is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $349. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $458. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Richmond.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Richmond?

Flying to Richmond from Illinois in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $368 when looking at flights departing in the morning. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Richmond, so prices are often more expensive at around $387 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Richmond?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Richmond from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Richmond for around $384 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Richmond from Illinois for as low as $324 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Richmond flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Richmond.

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Best Price Found	$199
Fastest flight time	1h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Richmond	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Richmond from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $199. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Richmond found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $339.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Richmond takes 1h 50m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Richmond every day.

There is 1 airport in Richmond. From Illinois there are direct flights to Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Richmond?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Richmond is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (22.07% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (15.50%), Embraer 170 (13.41%), and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (13.27%).

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,489 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
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United Airlines	PriceFrom $219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,345 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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