Cheap Flights from RIC to CHA: When to Fly from Richmond to Chattanooga

The cheapest times to fly from RIC to CHA are

• April 16th to April 29th
• May 21st to July 15th
• October 15th to November 18th
• December 3rd to February 25th (except the week of December 17th)

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 CHA is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $623 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $196 for Tuesday flights around late May to early June.

When to Fly to Chattanooga

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Chattanooga, TN (CHA) will usually cost between $198 to $320 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May to early June with an average ticket price of $216. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $306. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $89 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $257 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to CHA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the RIC to CHA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.34, which is in the normal range for a flight.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $51 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $238. Return trip prices are from the CHA 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 CHA can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 50 minutes may not be realistic.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Lovell Field Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 471 miles or 758 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to CHA flight is about 1 hour 50 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Chattanooga, TN?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 68 available flights from RIC to CHA.

Airport Location Info

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