DTW - RIC

$63 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond

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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
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Cheapest round-trip
$175
Overall average: $371
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Mon 12/8Thu 12/11
DTW - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $279-$499
Delta
Thu 1/15Mon 1/19
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 $175 (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 - Thu, Dec 11
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7:49 am - 8:54 pmDTW-RIC
13h 05m1 stop
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9:49 pm - 8:20 amRIC-DTW
10h 31m1 stop
$175Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:45 am - 1:27 pmDTW-RIC
4h 42m1 stop
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2:24 pm - 7:37 pmRIC-DTW
5h 13m1 stop
$177JetBlue
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
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6:12 pm - 5:24 pmDTW-RIC
23h 12m1 stop
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8:36 pm - 9:14 amRIC-DTW
12h 38m1 stop
$179Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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5:25 am - 3:15 pmDTW-RIC
9h 50m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 11:00 pmRIC-DTW
3h 40m1 stop
$180Southwest
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Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
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5:30 am - 10:04 pmDTW-RIC
16h 34m1 stop
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8:20 am - 10:44 pmRIC-DTW
14h 24m1 stop
$184Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:45 am - 1:27 pmDTW-RIC
4h 42m1 stop
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2:24 pm - 7:37 pmRIC-DTW
5h 13m1 stop
$185JetBlue
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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:50 am - 5:24 pmDTW-RIC
35h 34m2 stops
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9:52 am - 1:19 amRIC-DTW
15h 27m1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
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7:42 pm - 5:24 pmDTW-RIC
21h 42m1 stop
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8:36 pm - 7:52 pmRIC-DTW
23h 16m2 stops
$191Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 5:24 pmDTW-RIC
11h 24m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 10:08 amRIC-DTW
15h 43m1 stop
$205Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 21
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6:15 am - 5:37 pmDTW-RIC
11h 22m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 8:53 amRIC-DTW
12h 28m1 stop
$206Multiple 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 July, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $517 and $496 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 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Richmond

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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$63
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% 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
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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 $63 for a one-way ticket and $175 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Richmond.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Richmond are Delta and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $434 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $178 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • 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 $268 or less one-way and $359 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

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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 airlines flying 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 8011 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025SEA - MSP
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Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

I didn't eat, so I can't rate the food. Delayed set off was beyond

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

Flight was on time. Friendly crew. Gate agents in the other hand were very unfriendly.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

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