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$94 Find cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Austin (RIC-AUS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Austin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:08 am - 12:28 pmRIC-AUS
27h 20m3 stops
7:02 pm - 11:33 amAUS-RIC
15h 31m1 stop
$296Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 14
12:08 pm - 3:49 pmRIC-AUS
28h 41m3 stops
10:00 am - 10:30 amAUS-RIC
23h 30m2 stops
$298Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
12:23 pm - 9:07 amRIC-AUS
21h 44m1 stop
9:52 am - 9:14 amAUS-RIC
22h 22m1 stop
$300Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
11:57 am - 9:10 amRIC-AUS
22h 13m1 stop
9:55 am - 11:26 amAUS-RIC
24h 31m2 stops
$308Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
12:26 pm - 9:10 amRIC-AUS
21h 44m1 stop
6:45 am - 9:18 amAUS-RIC
25h 33m2 stops
Sat, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 5
10:08 am - 12:28 pmRIC-AUS
27h 20m3 stops
9:55 am - 5:41 pmAUS-RIC
6h 46m1 stop
$314Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
6:13 pm - 12:34 amRIC-AUS
7h 21m1 stop
3:49 pm - 10:46 pmAUS-RIC
5h 57m1 stop
$315American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 18
9:37 pm - 11:08 pmRIC-AUS
26h 31m2 stops
6:00 am - 8:47 pmAUS-RIC
13h 47m1 stop
$320Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
8:22 pm - 11:15 amRIC-AUS
15h 53m1 stop
10:00 am - 6:40 pmAUS-RIC
7h 40m1 stop
$321Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 8
10:08 am - 9:10 amRIC-AUS
24h 02m1 stop
6:45 am - 9:18 amAUS-RIC
25h 33m2 stops
Wed, Jun 26 - Fri, Jun 28

Flights from Richmond to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Austin?

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Richmond to Austin, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to Richmond, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin is September, where tickets cost $346 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $515 and $479 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Austin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($94) and American Airlines ($150). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($296) and American Airlines ($315).

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January

High season

April

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$94
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Austin

  • Where can I get a massage at AUS?

    If you want to get a massage before leaving AUS, you're in luck because the airport has two massage parlors. One is near Gate 7 on the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and the other is beneath the stairwell across from Gate 13. You can expect quality service at either of the parlors, as they both have skilled professionals.

  • Where is the USO Lounge at RIC located?

    If you are a serving member of the US forces or a family member of one, you can use the USO Lounge at RIC while waiting for your flight to AUS. This lounge, located on the lower level of the terminal building to the left of the escalators, has comfortable seating, high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV with a large movie library, and excellent service.

  • Does AUS have interesting attractions worth checking out?

    While at AUS, you can visit the Family Viewing Area to observe planes take off and land at the airport. The observation area, located opposite the runway, east of the airport's entrance, features a seating area, picnic tables, and paved parking.

  • Where is the information desk located at RIC?

    The Visitor Information Center, located on the lower levels of the main terminal, does have information desks. If you require assistance or information while at the airport, make your way to the Information Center, where you will be assisted by experienced staff.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin was $94 for a one-way ticket and $296 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Austin?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Richmond to Austin. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Austin?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Austin?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Austin, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Austin from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to Austin.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Austin, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Austin are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $485 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $479 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Austin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Austin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Austin with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and AUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Austin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Austin from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond, Virginia to Austin

  • Flights to Austin from Richmond will typically depart from Richmond International Airport (RIC). RIC is the main airport serving Richmond, Virginia and is located about 8 miles from Downtown Richmond. It is currently a major hub for both Delta Airlines and American Airlines. In Austin, you will land at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - located few miles from Downtown Austin. - which is a focus city for Southwest Airlines.
  • At RIC, traveling mothers who need privacy to breastfeed can do so in the airport's designated nursing rooms. The nursing room, located on the upper levels of both concourses, provides a private and comfortable space for mothers to breastfeed, pump, or clean their babies. The rooms are equipped with comfortable chairs, changing tables, and power outlets.
  • If you need a quiet place to pray or gather your thoughts before your flight from RIC, go to the airport chapel. Situated on the lower level of the main terminal, the chapel is open to all regardless of religion, and is free of all airport noise. It is open 24 hours.
  • If you need a quiet, relaxing environment after landing at AUS and have flown with United, American, or Delta airlines, gain access to their private lounges at the airport. The United Club lounge is located on the west concourse, across from Gate 22, and access requires payment at the door with proof of a United Airlines ticket. The American Airlines Admirals Club is located opposite Gate 22, and payment is required at the door with proof of flight ticket. The Delta Sky Club is near gate 2 in the main terminal.
  • If you still have time before departing AUS, walk around the airport and admire the works of local artists that are on display throughout the airport. You can also attend the airport's live music sessions. Every day from Monday to Friday, local artists perform live music at the airport.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Austin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

Safe and on time were the positives. The plane wasn't cleaned before boarding, there was garbage and food on the floor and in the seat pocket. The TV screen was small and the picture fuzzy, audio quality was poor. Seatbelt was fraying and seat did not recline properly. No charging ports near the seats,

Confusing. Delay updates were out of whack At one point it said my flight was 25 hours. Three gate changes and two delays only to change back to original departure time. Gate announcer and on board flight attendant (Alejandro) making the announcements was impossible to understand due to accent and speed of speech. After beverage service the rear flight attendants sat back there on their phones. No refills no checking in, one sweep through for trash collection. Very impersonal. Bring back Coke products

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

No lounge access with “United First” ticket. False alarm about late flight, jeopardizing connection. Wrong meal. Loose power socket would not hold plug, could not charge device. In-flight access to text messaging did not work. Toilet seat on plane would not stay up.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The customer service was excellent! Check-in, baggage check-in, boarding, the flight went very smooth.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Took off over an hour late with multiple mechanical issues. Gate agent in Dallas was lazy and was slow as molasses. Had a line 10 people long. Spirit bad..

LIT to DFW - 3 hours late; the entire plane had been boarded before they told us there was a delay due to a weather-related ground stop in Dallas. DFW to MAY - 2+ hours late due to A/C needing to be repaired after everyone had boarded, then when we finally reach the runway, the First Officer timed out and we had to taxi all the way back to the gate and wait for a new one. I arrived in New Orleans 5+ hours later than I should have. Return flights were completely cancelled; rebooked through the app to fly through CLT instead of DFW. MSY to CLT had no issues, but CLT to LIT was delayed 1.25 hrs because flight attendants had not arrived to the airport yet. At least they didn’t make us all sit on the plane to wait for them. I should have driven.

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

When we landed, they kept us on the plane for almost 25 minutes. Could do better.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

Delayed several times. Flight was to arrive at midnight and it arrive at 3 am. A 3 hour delay is already bad but one that has you arriving in the wee hour is just disruptive and overall unacceptable. The complete lack of restitution is a joke in keeping with Spirit’s reputation of ranking bottom-low in the pecking order.

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Austin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/14Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
24h 02mRIC-AUS
$94
6/14Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
23h 08mRIC-AUS
$126
6/27Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
21h 34mRIC-AUS
$144
7/31Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 21mRIC-AUS
$150
7/30Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 56mRIC-AUS
$151
8/3Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 50mRIC-AUS
$153
6/27Thu
2 stops
25h 56mRIC-AUS
$162
6/23Sun
2 stops
18h 02mRIC-AUS
$181
7/30Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 49mRIC-AUS
$332
7/31Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 19mRIC-AUS
$360

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Austin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Austin that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stop
20h 15mRIC-AUS
6/9Sun
multi-stop
13h 49mAUS-RIC
$387
6/2Sun
multi-stop
19h 27mRIC-AUS
6/9Sun
multi-stop
13h 49mAUS-RIC
$445
5/31Fri
multi-stop
8h 18mRIC-AUS
6/2Sun
multi-stop
6h 41mAUS-RIC
$490
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 06mRIC-AUS
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 51mAUS-RIC
$508
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 01mRIC-AUS
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 12mAUS-RIC
$537
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
34h 21mRIC-AUS
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 51mAUS-RIC
$544
5/31Fri
multi-stop
22h 31mRIC-AUS
6/2Sun
multi-stop
6h 41mAUS-RIC
$547
6/2Sun
multi-stop
19h 27mRIC-AUS
6/9Sun
multi-stop
20h 42mAUS-RIC
$559
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 01mRIC-AUS
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 12mAUS-RIC
$572
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 19mRIC-AUS
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 12mAUS-RIC
$594

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