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$44 Find cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (RIC-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:41 am - 11:32 pmRIC-BWI
11h 51m1 stop
12:00 pm - 5:51 pmBWI-RIC
5h 51m1 stop
$79Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
11:41 am - 11:32 pmRIC-BWI
11h 51m1 stop
6:30 am - 5:51 pmBWI-RIC
11h 21m2 stops
$102Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
10:03 am - 5:58 pmRIC-BWI
7h 55m1 stop
10:12 pm - 9:13 amBWI-RIC
11h 01m1 stop
$103Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Fri, May 31
7:00 am - 1:44 pmRIC-DCA
6h 44m1 stop
8:30 am - 4:02 pmDCA-RIC
7h 32m1 stop
$184JetBlue
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
10:30 am - 11:30 amRIC-IAD
1h 00mnonstop
12:50 pm - 1:50 pmIAD-RIC
1h 00mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
6:15 am - 7:18 amRIC-IAD
1h 03mnonstop
12:35 pm - 1:20 pmIAD-RIC
0h 45mnonstop
$224United Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Fri, Mar 14
6:15 am - 10:35 amRIC-BWI
4h 20m1 stop
3:35 pm - 11:15 pmBWI-RIC
7h 40m2 stops
$224Southwest
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Wed, May 29 - Fri, May 31
7:00 am - 12:40 pmRIC-DCA
5h 40m1 stop
1:00 pm - 10:00 pmDCA-RIC
9h 00m1 stop
$245JetBlue
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Wed, May 29 - Fri, May 31
8:06 pm - 12:38 pmRIC-IAD
16h 32m1 stop
6:35 am - 10:31 pmIAD-RIC
15h 56m1 stop
$468American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 20
1:36 pm - 8:44 amRIC-IAD
19h 08m1 stop
8:13 pm - 7:16 pmIAD-RIC
23h 03m1 stop
$518American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 2

Flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. cost $128 and was between Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $310.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Richmond, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. is March, where tickets cost $137 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $321 and $318 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Richmond to Washington, D.C. were found on Spirit Airlines ($79) and JetBlue ($184). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $44.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C..
There is just one airline that flies from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $138.

How many flights are there between Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Richmond, Virginia and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 0h 59m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Each week, there are 47 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 00m, covering a distance of 98 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Richmond, Virginia at 6:15 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 7:18 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. jets off at 8:05 pm and lands at 9:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. was $44 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Washington, D.C.?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Thai Airways, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Richmond and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $202 or less one-way and $623 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Top airline flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11134 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

8.0 ExcellentLisa, Apr 2024RDU - IAD
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All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

Planes were on time, we were offered opportunities to take seats in exit aisles that had better leg room, tasks offs and landings were smooth, we were kept informed of flight status

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 06mRIC-BWI
$44
5/29Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
25h 07mRIC-BWI
$53
6/18Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 52mRIC-BWI
$57
5/24Fri
2 stops
23h 25mRIC-BWI
$111
5/29Wed
3 stops
25h 32mRIC-IAD
$136
6/20Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
18h 17mRIC-IAD
$168
7/31Wed
1 stopJetBlue
8h 38mRIC-DCA
$173
7/5Fri
1 stopJetBlue
6h 31mRIC-DCA
$177
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 00mRIC-IAD
$195
8/6Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 26mRIC-IAD
$209

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 56mRIC-BWI
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 28mBWI-RIC
$250
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
12h 28mRIC-BWI
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
11h 39mBWI-RIC
$724
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
12h 28mRIC-BWI
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
12h 11mBWI-RIC
$787
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 34mRIC-BWI
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 45mBWI-RIC
$834
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 20mRIC-BWI
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 11mBWI-RIC
$1,102
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 46mRIC-BWI
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 06mBWI-RIC
$1,174

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Richmond - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Richmond (RIC)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Richmond

Cabin classes:

$557
$945
$818
$287

Compare transportation modes for Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,1761h 00m
Trains$332h 37m
Buses$402h 10m