DTW - RIC

$86 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Richmond departing on 2/18. 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 Detroit to Richmond, 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 Detroit to Richmond, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$163
Overall average: $449
JetBlue
Tue 5/12Tue 5/19
DTW - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $369-$549
Delta
Wed 2/18Sun 2/22
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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JetBlue
Cheapest • from $185 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 25% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Richmond

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
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7:30 am - 12:49 pm
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RIC
5h 19m
1 stop
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4:19 pm - 10:04 pm
RIC
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DTW
5h 45m
1 stop
$163JetBlue
Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 20
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2:36 pm - 8:00 pm
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RIC
29h 24m
2 stops
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12:12 pm - 8:32 am
RIC
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DTW
20h 20m
1 stop
$169Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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2:35 pm - 11:17 am
DTW
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RIC
20h 42m
1 stop
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10:35 am - 1:30 pm
RIC
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DTW
26h 55m
1 stop
$171Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
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5:05 am - 6:29 pm
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RIC
13h 24m
1 stop
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7:24 pm - 1:30 pm
RIC
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DTW
18h 06m
1 stop
$176Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
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8:45 am - 1:27 pm
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RIC
4h 42m
1 stop
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2:24 pm - 7:37 pm
RIC
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DTW
5h 13m
1 stop
$177JetBlue
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
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11:00 am - 6:29 pm
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RIC
7h 29m
1 stop
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12:12 pm - 8:32 am
RIC
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DTW
20h 20m
1 stop
$179Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 19
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2:36 pm - 8:00 pm
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RIC
29h 24m
2 stops
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11:29 am - 9:44 am
RIC
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DTW
22h 15m
1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Fri, May 22
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7:30 am - 3:24 pm
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RIC
7h 54m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:24 pm
RIC
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DTW
6h 24m
1 stop
$185JetBlue
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
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11:00 am - 6:29 pm
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RIC
7h 29m
1 stop
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12:12 pm - 9:18 pm
RIC
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DTW
9h 06m
1 stop
$186Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19
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2:36 pm - 10:07 am
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RIC
19h 31m
1 stop
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11:29 am - 12:15 am
RIC
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DTW
12h 46m
2 stops
$187Multiple Airlines
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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 Monday 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 January, where tickets cost $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $517 and $479 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 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Richmond

 
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Delta

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


Delta's Comfort Plus seats provide up to three inches of extra legroom for added comfort.

Spirit Airlines

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


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ensuring online access throughout the flight.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% 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.
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 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 $86 for a one-way ticket and $169 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 $425 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 $358 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 $338 or less one-way and $399 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Richmond? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8075 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
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Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

4.0 Okaybyron, Jan 2026
CWA - MSP
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Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Delta flight Delay for ,more that two hours i.e original flight was 6.30 PM and it starts at 8.45 PM, When we connect Delta team for meal vouchers as it is late arrival in designation,But we did not get it as per delta policy , which is not good for mid night arrival,

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

Staff was great! Kind and cordial! Middle seat row 28 seat B has a hump in it. Trays were getting stuck when putting down and up. Good flight

Departure was delayed resulting in me missing my connection. Delta did not autimatically find me another flight.

The seats weren’t reclining even though it wasn’t as exit seat

It was good because we traveled without luggage, carry on only.

Qatar airways ,boarding arrangements at Hamid international airport could been better

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Even though there was a delay the crew was exceptional.

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

Flight was cancelled with no help From spirit or kayak. Please refund asap

Flight was cancelled 2.5 before departure without warning. Staff was rude and lied to us pre-security.

30 minute delay, Also there was a medical emergency on the flight. The flight crew was on top of the situation and assisted the medical professionals that happened to be on the flight.

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

The pilot would speak it was painfully load a d the crew had to know this! Maybe the were hesitant to tell him. It was just a mediocre experience and I was in Spirit first class!

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