Cheap Flights from RIC to ALA: When to Fly from Richmond to Almaty

 

The cheapest times to fly from RIC to ALA are

• September 10th to April 1st (except the weeks of December 17th, February 19th, and March 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RIC to ALA is mid January. Prices can be as high as $2307 for Saturday flights during late June, or as low as $846 for Wednesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to Almaty

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Almaty (ALA) will usually cost between $873 to $2257 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $901. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $2175. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1274 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1390 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to ALA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RIC to ALA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RIC to ALA flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to ALA, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into RIC. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Almaty, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Richmond. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $186 (12%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1342. Return trip prices are from the ALA to RIC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RIC to ALA can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 12 hour 54 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from RIC to ALA while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking RIC to ALA

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from RIC to ALA — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RIC to ALA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeroflot, Air Astana, American, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Almaty Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6622 miles or 10657 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RIC to ALA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to ALA flight is about 12 hour 54 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Almaty?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 10 available flights from RIC to ALA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.