Virgin Atlantic · London → Richmond

How many Virgin Points to fly to Richmond?

Lowest observed Flying Club rates for London to Richmond (RIC). Economy, Upper Class.

Verified October 2026

TL;DR

London to Richmond in Economy starts at 58,500 Virgin Points off-peak one-way; Upper Class from 164,500 points. Virgin uses dynamic pricing — these are the lowest rates we've observed.

Dynamic pricing: Every cash seat is bookable as a reward, but the points price tracks cash. Numbers below are floor pricing — actuals may be higher.

Economy

58,500 pts

Off-peak one-way (lowest)

Upper Class

164,500 pts

Off-peak one-way (lowest)

Complete pricing table

One-way Virgin Points — London (LHR) to Richmond (RIC)

Cabin Off-Peak Peak
Economy
Light / Delight
58,500 82,000
Upper Class
Business
164,500 191,000
Note: One-way prices. Double for return. Taxes and carrier charges apply.

Off-peak vs peak dates

  • Off-peak: January to mid-March, mid-April to May, September to November.
  • Peak: School holidays, Christmas, Easter, summer (June–August).

Booking strategy

  • Book 355 days out — Virgin releases reward inventory exactly 355 days before departure.
  • Pick off-peak dates — significant points savings.
  • Stay flexible — check multiple departure dates for better availability.

Need More Points?

Earn bonus points with these credit card offers

Can't find availability at your current points balance? These credit cards earn points you can put towards your next flight.

The Platinum Card from American Express

Personal · Annual fee $895

US only

175,000 points

after $12,000 in 6 months

  • Airline incidentals credit ($200)
  • Uber credit ($200)
  • Lounge access
Learn more & apply

American Express Gold Card

Personal · Annual fee $325

US only

100,000 points

after $8,000 in 6 months

  • Dining credit ($120)
  • Resy credit ($100)
  • Dunkin credit ($84)
Learn more & apply

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Personal · Annual fee $795

100,000 points

after $6,000 in 3 months

  • Annual Travel Credit ($300)
  • Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($120)
  • The Edit Hotel Credit ($500)
Learn more & apply

Chase Ink Business Preferred®

Business · Annual fee $95

100,000 Ultimate Rewards points

after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months

  • 3x points on travel & shipping
  • 3x points on advertising
  • 3x points on internet/cable/phone
Learn more & apply

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Personal · Annual fee $95

75,000 points

after $5,000 in 3 months

  • Hotel credit ($50)
  • DoorDash DashPass
  • Peloton credit ($60)
Learn more & apply

Capital One Venture Rewards

Personal · Annual fee $95

75,000 points

after $4,000 in 3 months

  • Capital One Travel credit ($300)
Learn more & apply

Credit card approval subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply. American Express cards shown are available to US residents only.

FAQ — flying to Richmond

How many Virgin Points for a return flight to Richmond?

Economy: 117,000 points off-peak or 164,000 points peak, plus taxes. Upper Class: 329,000 points off-peak or 382,000 points peak.

Can I earn Virgin Points on this route?

Yes — earn Flying Club points on Virgin or Delta SkyTeam partner flights. Number earned depends on fare class and Flying Club tier.

When should I book?

Book exactly 355 days out when Virgin releases new award inventory. Off-peak dates give the best value. Check multiple dates around your preferred travel period.

Are there extra fees for booking online?

Virgin doesn't charge online booking fees, but you'll pay taxes, fees, and carrier charges in addition to your points. These vary by route and cabin.

Flying BA instead?

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