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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond

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Cheapest round-trip
$149
Overall average: $378
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/8Fri 12/12
DTW - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $319-$419
Delta
Fri 12/5Tue 12/9
DTW - RIC • Non-stop
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Spirit's Wi-Fi provides gate-to-gate connectivity.
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Cheapest • from $179 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond (DTW-RIC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Richmond 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Richmond

Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:00 am - 4:22 pmDTW-RIC
10h 22m1 stop
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9:36 pm - 8:20 amRIC-DTW
10h 44m1 stop
$149Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 5
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9:53 pm - 4:22 pmDTW-RIC
18h 29m1 stop
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9:36 pm - 8:20 amRIC-DTW
10h 44m1 stop
$166Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 14
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12:24 pm - 12:09 pmDTW-RIC
23h 45m1 stop
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1:04 pm - 10:47 amRIC-DTW
21h 43m1 stop
$169Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
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6:10 am - 12:09 pmDTW-RIC
5h 59m1 stop
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11:53 am - 5:12 pmRIC-DTW
5h 19m1 stop
$174Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 14
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7:00 am - 10:59 amDTW-RIC
27h 59m2 stops
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1:04 pm - 10:47 amRIC-DTW
21h 43m1 stop
$176Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8
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9:53 pm - 4:22 pmDTW-RIC
18h 29m1 stop
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9:36 pm - 1:55 pmRIC-DTW
16h 19m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 8
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6:10 am - 12:09 pmDTW-RIC
5h 59m1 stop
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11:54 am - 11:26 pmRIC-DTW
11h 32m2 stops
$186Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 8
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6:10 am - 12:09 pmDTW-RIC
5h 59m1 stop
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11:54 am - 11:54 pmRIC-DTW
12h 00m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
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8:00 pm - 12:09 pmDTW-RIC
16h 09m1 stop
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11:54 am - 10:58 pmRIC-DTW
11h 04m2 stops
$191Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
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9:31 pm - 11:13 pmDTW-RIC
1h 42mnonstop
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12:36 pm - 2:35 pmRIC-DTW
1h 59mnonstop
$239Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Richmond flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Richmond?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Detroit to Richmond, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Richmond back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond is July, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $519 and $517 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $339 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Richmond

 
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing in-flight connectivity.


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Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” more legroom for a premium experience.


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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Richmond

When to book flights from Detroit to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Richmond flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond was $64 for a one-way ticket and $149 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Richmond?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Richmond?

    Detroit and Richmond are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Richmond?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Richmond flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Richmond?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Richmond flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Richmond?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Richmond, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Richmond?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Richmond on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Richmond, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Richmond are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $419 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $368 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Richmond?

    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 Detroit to Richmond.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Richmond?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from Detroit 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 Detroit to Richmond?

    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 Richmond with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and RIC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Richmond from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $198 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Richmond?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Richmond. 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7976 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

6.0 GoodDavid, Oct 2025LAX - JFK
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The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Seats are not very comfortable, maybe a little more padding for a 2hr plus flight

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Absolutely horrible. Usually pay $40-$50 to check luggage in. I tried to check my suitcase in and the price is raised to $70. That's ridiculously greedy c'mon. I had to leave my suitcase with all my clothes and hygiene products and repurchase once i landed in Atlanta. You guys make it really stressful to travel. Don't even want to travel anymore.

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

Terrible seat, no in flight entertainment. No complimentary food or drinks. Seats really hurt my back after flying spirit for the day.

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The delays and the lack of communication and organization within the airport itself for Staffing this flight and coordinating the paper log necessary to depart was ridiculous and deplorable

It was a no show, so we got put in hotels for a nite. The A320 plane was very modern and flite and crew (if a pilot shows up were fine). Price was very good.

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