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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 7:59 am and lands at 9:39 am
• Latest: departs at 9:57 pm and lands at 11:37 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Richmond takes 1h 40m, covering 277 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Richmond range from $274 to $568, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $367 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $243 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $366 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Richmond flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $245 to $1,247. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Newark Airport to Richmond usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

Connecting flights from Newark Airport to Richmond most commonly pass through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Newark Airport to Richmond. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $589, a difference of $288.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Richmond.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 9h 22m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Richmond flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.