Can I fly direct from Richmond to Atlanta?

Direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total. Historically, approximately 3.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

What's the flight time from Richmond to Atlanta?

The typical direct flight time from Richmond to Atlanta is approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes, covering a distance of 773 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 7 hours and 48 minutes. Travelers should factor in these duration differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Richmond to Atlanta come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Richmond to Atlanta are a frequent occurrence. This route is classified as having frequent deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers looking for economical options on this route can expect to find them regularly.

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2026-09-29 – 2026-10-07
RIC - Atlanta
72% AI deal score
$236
$169
Round trip
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RIC - Atlanta
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$206
$169
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RIC - Atlanta
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$202
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RIC - Atlanta
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$172
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RIC - Atlanta
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Richmond to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Richmond to Atlanta are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $428–$862, with a median of $429. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to find cheap flights from Richmond to Atlanta. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Atlanta? Looking at recent trends, the most affordable months to travel are April, with a median fare of $221, followed by March at $230, and August at $240. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Richmond to Atlanta connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta are available, the majority of travelers will experience a journey with at least one connection.

A typical journey from Richmond to Atlanta, including connections, takes approximately 12h 48m. For the few non-stop options available, the flight time is considerably shorter, at 1h 42m. The overall median journey time reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Richmond and Atlanta is 773 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time, even with connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Atlanta

Regular price: $216 - $323

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Richmond to Atlanta.

The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Atlanta is between $216 and $323. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 28-Sep 30.

now $180

Low $216

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Atlanta is February, with a median price of $277. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $896. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $277

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $896

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

JetBlue Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$246

$1,036

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$232

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$244

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways

$405

$363

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$212

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$177

$836

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$451 → $232

49%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$347 → $212

39%

8 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 19

$335 → $244

27%

2 nights

Sep 28 - Sep 30

$268 → $180

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

Richmond - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Richmond to Atlanta are below the typical level of $429.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, March, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 42m

The typical direct flight from Richmond to Atlanta takes 1 hour and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 3.3% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has 70 direct deals, making it a frequent choice for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Richmond to Atlanta are frequently available, appearing often.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~11 km from Richmond (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$160

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options and full cabin class variety.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$309

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

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Best Elite deals to Atlanta

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From RIC

Elite

Oct 15

Atlanta, United States

68% AI deal score

$932

$709

Save $223

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Oct 07

Atlanta, United States

67% AI deal score

$911

$709

Save $202

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Oct 02

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$922

$769

Save $153

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Sep 26

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$967

$789

Save $178

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Sep 26

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$978

$789

Save $189

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Oct 16

Atlanta, United States

65% AI deal score

$947

$808

Save $139

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Sep 17

Atlanta, United States

65% AI deal score

$1,012

$859

Save $153

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Oct 16

Atlanta, United States

50% AI deal score

$935

$808

Save $127

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Oct 28

Atlanta, United States

50% AI deal score

$944

$808

Save $136

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Nov 06

Atlanta, United States

49% AI deal score

$889

$808

Save $81

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Nov 05

Atlanta, United States

49% AI deal score

$889

$808

Save $81

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Nov 06

Atlanta, United States

49% AI deal score

$918

$808

Save $110

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Richmond to Atlanta is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $242. Prices tend to increase significantly for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 7-13 days out averaging around $749. Planning ahead by at least two weeks can lead to more favorable pricing for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Richmond to Atlanta is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $428. The median price for this route historically has been $429. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of observed prices being $862 or less. Aiming for prices below the $428 threshold will help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Richmond to Atlanta include April, with a median price of $221, and March, with a median price of $230. August also shows relatively low median prices at $240. The annual median price for this route is $429, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Richmond to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Atlanta

Regular price: $216 - $323

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Richmond to Atlanta.

The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Atlanta is between $216 and $323. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 28-Sep 30.

now $180

Low $216

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

February

Cheapest

Flights from $277

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $896

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

JetBlue Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$246

$1,036

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$232

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$244

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

JetBlue Airways

$405

$363

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$212

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Atlanta

Richmond (RIC) - Atlanta (ATL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$177

$836

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$451 → $232

49%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$347 → $212

39%

8 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 19

$335 → $244

27%

2 nights

Sep 28 - Sep 30

$268 → $180

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

Richmond - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Richmond to Atlanta are below the typical level of $429.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, March, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 42m

The typical direct flight from Richmond to Atlanta takes 1 hour and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 3.3% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has 70 direct deals, making it a frequent choice for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Richmond to Atlanta are frequently available, appearing often.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~11 km from Richmond (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$160

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options and full cabin class variety.

Atlanta, United States

49% AI deal score

$918

$808

Save $110

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from Richmond to Atlanta

Richmond to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

Direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Atlanta

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

Richmond - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 42m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Richmond main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

Oct 15

Oct 07

Oct 02

Sep 26

Sep 26

Oct 16

Sep 17

Oct 16

Oct 28

Nov 06

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Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When should I buy Richmond to Atlanta tickets?

How do I know if a Richmond to Atlanta flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?

Can I fly direct from Richmond to Atlanta?

What's the flight time from Richmond to Atlanta?

How often do cheap flights from Richmond to Atlanta come up?

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More routes from Richmond

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

Richmond to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

Direct flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Atlanta

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Atlanta

Richmond - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 42m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Richmond main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

Oct 15

Oct 07

Oct 02

Sep 26

Sep 26

Oct 16

Sep 17

Oct 16

Oct 28

Nov 06

Nov 05

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When should I buy Richmond to Atlanta tickets?

How do I know if a Richmond to Atlanta flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?