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The cheapest times to fly from RIC to LIT are

  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of September 24th and October 1st)
  • 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 LIT is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $551 for Sunday flights during early July, or as low as $306 for Wednesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Little Rock

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Little Rock, AR (LIT) will usually cost between $306 to $441 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $350. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early July, with an average price of $411. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $60 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $381 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to LIT flight.

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

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RIC to LIT Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the RIC to LIT 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 $0.28, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $71 (17%) 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 $341. Return trip prices are from the LIT to RIC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RIC to LIT can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 31 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 LIT while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Texarkana Regional-Webb Field Airport (TXK) in Texarkana, AR

  • 134 miles (216 km) away from LIT
  • Usually 13.12% less expensive than LIT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RIC to TXK flights

Destination alternative #2: Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, TN

  • 129 miles (208 km) away from LIT
  • Usually 6.56% less expensive than LIT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RIC to MEM flights

Destination alternative #3: Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) in Fort Smith, AR

  • 128 miles (206 km) away from LIT
  • Usually 3.41% less expensive than LIT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RIC to FSM flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Bill and Hillary Clinton Nat Adams Field Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 853 miles or 1373 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to LIT flight is about 2 hour 31 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Little Rock, AR?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from RIC to LIT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code RIC
Origination airport name Richmond International Airport
City Richmond, VA
Country the United States
Latitude 37.5
Longitude -77.3

Return Airport

Destination code LIT
Destination airport name Bill and Hillary Clinton Nat Adams Field Airport
City Little Rock, AR
Country the United States
Latitude 34.7
Longitude -92.2

 

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