Cheap Flights from RIC to GJT: When to Fly from Richmond to Grand Junction

 

The cheapest times to fly from RIC to GJT are

• January 1st to February 25th
• July 30th to November 18th

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 GJT is late October. Prices can be as high as $1044 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $441 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Grand Junction

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Grand Junction, CO (GJT) will usually cost between $493 to $850 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $552. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $784. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $232 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $619 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to GJT flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the RIC to GJT flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below average.

 

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 $205 (28%) 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 $521. Return trip prices are from the GJT 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 GJT can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 1 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 GJT while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking RIC to GJT

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 GJT — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RIC to GJT? 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 Grand Junction Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1687 miles or 2715 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to GJT flight is about 4 hour 1 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Grand Junction, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 84 available flights from RIC to GJT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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