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

• Earliest: departs at 8:11 am and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 8:39 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Richmond takes 1h 20m, covering 198 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 Philadelphia to Richmond range from $495 to $743, with an average of $559 over the past 12 months. Anything below $495 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $605 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia 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 $281 to $1,713. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Richmond route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Philadelphia and Richmond is around $281 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 21m. Recent train fares are around $182, with a trip time of about 6h 32m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 36% lower. However, taking the train takes about 5+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Philadelphia to Richmond usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Philadelphia to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $495 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $803, a difference of $308.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Richmond.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 12m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 49m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Richmond flights:

• American Airlines: 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:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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