How much does a flight from Chicago to Richmond cost?

Based on 619 offers analyzed, Chicago to Richmond flights range from EUR 397 to EUR 1815, with a median price of EUR 451. Prices vary by travel date, booking timing, and airline. Search for current prices at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/ord-ric

What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Richmond flights?

Ancillary fees add an average of EUR 38 to the base fare on Chicago–Richmond flights — 7% of the base fare. United charges the most (EUR 90) while WN charges the least (EUR 11). See itemized fees at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/ord-ric

Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Richmond including all fees?

WN has the lowest median fare on Chicago–Richmond at EUR 438 (median across 123 offers in November 2026). Check current prices at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/ord-ric

Which booking site has the cheapest ORD–RIC flights?

It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. LetsFG searched 5 sources at once (direct airlines, travel agencies and meta-search) in November 2026; the lowest median was EUR 443, and prices spanned EUR 798 from cheapest to most expensive source. Run a live search and we surface the lowest, wherever it is, at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/ord-ric

Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Richmond routes?

Chicago–Richmond prices span EUR 397–EUR 1815 because 6 airlines with different pricing models compete on the route. Budget carriers median EUR 446; full-service carriers median EUR 656. Ancillary fees add EUR 11–EUR 90 depending on carrier. Find where your trip lands at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/ord-ric

Flights Chicago → Richmond

As of November 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Richmond have a typical range EUR 417–851, median EUR 451. Full range across all 619 offers: EUR 397–1815. We analyzed 619 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.

619 offersavg EUR 38 in feesFresh · November 2026

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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Richmond

Based on 619 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.

UnitedEUR 397

2h 9m–6h 33mDirect availableMorning (06–12)

Bags included

Non-refundable

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SouthwestEUR 398

1h 50m–10h 5mDirect availableAfternoon (12–18)

Bags included

Non-refundable

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UnitedEUR 398

2h 17mDirect availableMorning (06–12)

Checked: EUR 90

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DeltaEUR 415

4h 3m–7h 8mMin 1 stopAfternoon (12–18)

Bags included

Non-refundable

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American AirlinesEUR 438

2h 9m–6h 50mDirect availableAfternoon (12–18)

Bags included

Non-refundable

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FrontierEUR 568

6h 1mMin 1 stopEarly morning (00–06)

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Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Richmond

Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · EUR

Airline	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat selection
United	Included	EUR 35	—
Southwest	Included	EUR 81	—
United	—	EUR 90	—
Delta	Included	EUR 35	—
American Airlines	Included	EUR 31	—

Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.

How much do flights from Chicago to Richmond cost?

Based on 619 offers · November 2026

Chicago to Richmond flights ranged from EUR 397 to EUR 1815 across 619 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 619 offers.

P10: EUR 417P25: EUR 442P50: EUR 451P75: EUR 600P90: EUR 851

These 619 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.

50% of offers priced between EUR 442 and EUR 600

What hidden fees do Chicago to Richmond flights charge?

Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Richmond routes. The breakdown below is based on 619 offers analyzed in November 2026.

Ancillary fee breakdown by carrier
Carrier	Avg fee (EUR)	% of base fare
UA	45	9%
WN	11	2%
United	90	21%
DL	44	5%
AA	44	9%

United: base ~EUR 358 + fees EUR 90 = ~EUR 448 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~EUR 427 + fees EUR 11 = ~EUR 438 total.

United's EUR 90 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the EUR 69 base difference shrinks to EUR 10 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.

Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.

Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.

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Which airline is cheapest from Chicago to Richmond?

6 airlines flew Chicago to Richmond in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.

Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest Airlines), fares ranged EUR 416–451 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →

Airline	Offers	Typical range (EUR)	Median (EUR)	Fees (EUR)
Southwest Airlines	123	416–451	438	11 (2%)
United	3	408–448	448	90 (20%)
American Airlines	218	447–470	451	44 (10%)
United Airlines	120	406–649	568	45 (8%)
Frontier	2	580–676	628	n/a
Delta Air Lines	153	416–1241	772	44 (6%)

Where do the best Chicago → Richmond prices come from?

We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.

We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.

Key facts: Chicago to Richmond flights

Full-service carriers on Chicago–Richmond cost 1.1x more than budget airlines (EUR 560 vs EUR 533 median; overall median EUR 451).
United charges 8.5x more in ancillary fees than WN — EUR 90 vs EUR 11 avg per booking.
The same route priced EUR 798 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 443. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Chicago to Richmond cost?: Based on 619 offers analyzed, Chicago to Richmond flights range from EUR 397 to EUR 1815, with a median price of EUR 451. Search for your specific dates →
What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Richmond flights?: On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 38 to the base fare on Chicago to Richmond flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Richmond including all fees?: Southwest Airlines has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Richmond at EUR 438 (median across 123 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Richmond flights?: It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was EUR 443. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Richmond routes?: Chicago to Richmond has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 397 to EUR 1815 across 619 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →

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