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$78 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond

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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

Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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7:02 am - 10:55 pmDTW-RIC
15h 53m1 stop
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11:15 am - 10:40 pmRIC-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 24
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2:53 pm - 10:10 pmDTW-RIC
7h 17m1 stop
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11:15 am - 10:40 pmRIC-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
$164Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:41 am - 5:21 pmDTW-RIC
10h 40m1 stop
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10:35 am - 10:40 pmRIC-DTW
12h 05m1 stop
$166Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 10:55 pmDTW-RIC
13h 43m2 stops
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11:15 am - 10:40 pmRIC-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
$167Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 10:55 pmDTW-RIC
13h 43m2 stops
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11:15 am - 7:49 amRIC-DTW
20h 34m2 stops
$171Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 24
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1:36 pm - 10:10 pmDTW-RIC
8h 34m1 stop
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11:15 am - 8:44 amRIC-DTW
21h 29m1 stop
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:45 pmDTW-RIC
8h 35m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 10:30 pmRIC-DTW
9h 55m2 stops
$185Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 1:55 pmDTW-RIC
6h 45m1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:20 pmRIC-DTW
6h 00m1 stop
$186Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
Delta Logo
10:09 am - 11:45 amDTW-RIC
1h 36mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:47 amRIC-DTW
1h 47mnonstop
$199Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 24
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1:36 pm - 10:10 pmDTW-RIC
8h 34m1 stop
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11:15 am - 8:14 amRIC-DTW
20h 59m2 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Richmond

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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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.

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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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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, Saturday 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 April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $517 and $507 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
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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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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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $161 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 $433 and an overall rating of 8.0, 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 $105 or less one-way and $199 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

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Direct returns

Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7982 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

2.0 MediocreMichael, Aug 2025SLC - CDC
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The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

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