Are there direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 19.9% of flights from Richmond to Phoenix were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop options, these are available, though they represent a minority of the total flights. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers observed is typically one.

How long does it take to fly from Richmond to Phoenix?

A direct flight from Richmond to Phoenix typically takes approximately 5 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 3156 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 7 hours and 59 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Richmond to Phoenix?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Richmond to Phoenix are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a route where deals appear with regularity.

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RIC - Phoenix
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Richmond to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Richmond to Phoenix connect at least once, with only 19.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

Right now, fares from Richmond to Phoenix typically range from $296–$435, with a median of $354. Current fares are below the typical level, and 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Phoenix? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $130. This is followed by January, where the median fare is $149, and March, with a median fare of $159.

A typical journey from Richmond to Phoenix takes about 5h 8m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 3156 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Phoenix

Regular price: $252 - $505

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Phoenix is $252 to $505. The current lowest deal is $253 with Breeze Airways for travel from Dec 7-Dec 11.

now $253

Low $252

High $505

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Phoenix is February, with a median price of $130. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $390. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $130

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Phoenix

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$753

$405

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$401

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$401

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$316

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$506

$401

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$403

One-way

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

8 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 6

$317 → $251

21%

12 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 10

$299 → $249

17%

13 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 11

$299 → $252

16%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$323 → $284

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

Richmond - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from RIC to PHX are below the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $130 for RIC to PHX.

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights average 5h 8m

The typical nonstop flight from Richmond to Phoenix takes 5h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 1 stopover typical for the RIC to PHX route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Richmond to Phoenix are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Richmond (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Richmond to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a useful alternative, offering a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$310

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Oct 25

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Oct 26

Phoenix, United States

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$2,362

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From RIC

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Oct 29

Phoenix, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,334

$1,763

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From RIC

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Oct 30

Phoenix, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,362

$1,763

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Business Class

From RIC

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Oct 25

Phoenix, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,362

$1,777

Save $585

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Business Class

From RIC

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Nov 13

Phoenix, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,400

$1,777

Save $623

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Business Class

From RIC

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Nov 06

Phoenix, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,374

$1,777

Save $597

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Business Class

From RIC

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Nov 16

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,193

$1,763

Save $430

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Business Class

From RIC

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Nov 16

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,197

$1,763

Save $434

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Business Class

From RIC

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Nov 13

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,200

$1,763

Save $437

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From RIC

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Nov 16

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,193

$1,763

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Business Class

From RIC

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Nov 09

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,194

$1,763

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Richmond to Phoenix is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $326. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $425. For the best value, travelers should aim to book well in advance, based on pricing trends over a 90-day window.

A good deal for a flight from Richmond to Phoenix is considered to be around $296 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period, where 25% of all observed prices fell at or below this amount. The median price for this route historically stands at $354, so finding a fare below $296 indicates a particularly favorable price.

Historically, the trailing 270 days show that February is typically the best month to fly from Richmond to Phoenix, with a median price of $130. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $149. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $354, making these months significantly more affordable for travelers.

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Richmond to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Richmond to Phoenix connect at least once, with only 19.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Richmond to Phoenix takes about 5h 8m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 3156 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Phoenix

Regular price: $252 - $505

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Phoenix is $252 to $505. The current lowest deal is $253 with Breeze Airways for travel from Dec 7-Dec 11.

now $253

Low $252

High $505

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

February

Cheapest

Flights from $130

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $390

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Phoenix

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$753

$405

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$401

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$401

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$316

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$506

$401

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Phoenix

Richmond (RIC) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$403

One-way

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

8 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 6

$317 → $251

21%

12 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 10

$299 → $249

17%

13 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 11

$299 → $252

16%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$323 → $284

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

Richmond - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from RIC to PHX are below the typical level, with 10% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $130 for RIC to PHX.

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights average 5h 8m

The typical nonstop flight from Richmond to Phoenix takes 5h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 1 stopover typical for the RIC to PHX route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Richmond to Phoenix are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Richmond (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Richmond to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a useful alternative, offering a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,194

$1,763

Save $431

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Richmond to Phoenix

Richmond to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

Direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

Richmond - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Nonstop flights average 5h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Richmond main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Richmond to Phoenix tickets?

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

What's the best month to fly from Richmond to Phoenix?

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix?

How long does it take to fly from Richmond to Phoenix?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Richmond to Phoenix?

Related routes

More routes from Richmond

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

Richmond to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

Direct flights from Richmond to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Phoenix

Richmond - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Nonstop flights average 5h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Richmond main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Oct 25

Oct 26

Oct 29

Oct 30

Oct 25

Nov 13

Nov 06

Nov 16

Nov 16

Nov 13

Nov 16

Nov 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Richmond to Phoenix tickets?

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

What's the best month to fly from Richmond to Phoenix?