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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Melbourne (MEL) from $1,511

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RIC — MEL
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,073
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Melbourne
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to MEL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Cheap Richmond to Melbourne flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Richmond to Melbourne specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
Fri 6/146:55 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 6/213:15 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops41h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,999
Fri 6/143:48 pmRIC - MEL
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$3,728
Fri 6/142:19 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$3,732
Fri 6/144:16 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$4,050
Fri 6/144:16 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/217:00 amMEL - RIC
3 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$4,347
Fri 6/145:15 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops36h 20mEmirates
Thu 6/202:25 amMEL - RIC
3 stops56h 59mEmirates
Deal found 6/9$15,649

Richmond to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Fri 11/294:54 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops24h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/291:00 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops24h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,511
Fri 11/293:34 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops29h 06mQantas Airways
Sun 12/295:20 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop20h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/8$2,163
Fri 11/296:50 amRIC - MEL
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/295:20 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,754
Fri 6/146:55 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 6/213:15 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops41h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,999
Fri 6/143:48 pmRIC - MEL
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$3,728
Fri 6/142:19 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$3,732
Fri 6/144:16 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$4,050
Fri 6/144:16 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/217:00 amMEL - RIC
3 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$4,347
Fri 6/145:15 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops36h 20mEmirates
Thu 6/202:25 amMEL - RIC
3 stops56h 59mEmirates
Deal found 6/9$15,649

Richmond to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Richmond to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Fri 6/146:55 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 6/213:15 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops41h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,999
Fri 6/143:48 pmRIC - MEL
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$3,728
Fri 6/142:19 pmRIC - MEL
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$3,732
Fri 6/144:16 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:00 pmMEL - RIC
2 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$4,050
Fri 6/144:16 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/217:00 amMEL - RIC
3 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$4,347
Fri 6/145:15 pmRIC - MEL
3 stops36h 20mEmirates
Thu 6/202:25 amMEL - RIC
3 stops56h 59mEmirates
Deal found 6/9$15,649

Find flights from Richmond to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$1,511 - $32,580

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Richmond Byrd IntlMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/29

2 stops24h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 12/29

2 stops24h 38m

$1,511

Richmond Byrd IntlMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/29

2 stops29h 06m

Melbourne

Sun 12/29

1 stop20h 53m

$2,163

Richmond Byrd IntlMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/29

1 stop30h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 12/29

1 stop20h 53m

$2,754

Richmond Byrd IntlMelbourne

RIC - MEL

RICMEL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/29

2 stops53h 06m

Melbourne

Sat 12/28

2 stops36h 38m

$32,580

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Melbourne

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Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
931 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
931 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
931 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
931 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Melbourne. On average, Byrd Intl has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,511, but on average you can expect to pay $9,752.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport for under $3,000?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport within the next 7 days for less than $3,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,511, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways.

  • What does RIC to MEL mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a RIC to MEL flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Richmond to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,073). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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