Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Richmond?

Flights from Raleigh to Richmond usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Richmond?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Richmond: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Richmond pass through?

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Richmond most commonly pass through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 83% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Richmond?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Raleigh to Richmond route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $238 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Raleigh to Richmond?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Richmond. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 22m and 3h 58m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Richmond?

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.

Have flight prices from Raleigh to Richmond changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $252 to $1,028. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Raleigh to Richmond looking right now?

One-way fares from Raleigh to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $256, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Richmond?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 22m, compared with 3h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Richmond?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Raleigh to Richmond route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Richmond?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $278. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Raleigh to Richmond which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Raleigh to Richmond layovers at 134 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $238-$278

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Shortest trip • 3h 58m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Richmond

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

4:48 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 25m1 stop Tampa

8:30 pm - 3:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 20m1 stop Tampa

$252Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

4:20 pm - 6:41 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

8:30 pm - 4:14 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 44m1 stop Tampa

$283Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:30 am - 2:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

4:37 pm - 10:42 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$291JetBlue

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

4:48 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 25m1 stop Tampa

8:30 pm - 12:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

15h 33m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$296Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

4:49 pm - 6:41 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 52m1 stop Tampa

8:30 pm - 8:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

12h 29m1 stop Tampa

$296Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29

8:59 am - 2:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 45m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

7:00 am - 1:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 21m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$311JetBlue

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29

6:00 am - 10:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 55m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

6:00 am - 12:11 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 11m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$311JetBlue

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29

6:30 am - 2:23 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

7:00 am - 1:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 21m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$311JetBlue

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24

7:13 pm - 11:02 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 10:17 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$357American Airlines

Sun, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 2

6:33 pm - 9:39 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:08 am - 12:19 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$357American Airlines

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Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21

9:46 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 27m1 stop Tampa

5:51 pm - 9:09 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

15h 18m1 stop Orlando

$416Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21

9:46 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 27m1 stop Tampa

5:51 pm - 12:43 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 52m2 stops Orlando Cleveland Hopkins Intl

$549Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

4:49 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 24m1 stop Tampa

5:35 pm - 1:36 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

20h 01m1 stop Islip Long Island

$549Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

9:35 pm - 4:56 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 21m1 stop Orlando

4:07 pm - 12:29 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 22m2 stops Jacksonville Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$691Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 17

11:20 am - 3:48 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 28m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

9:16 pm - 4:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 46m1 stop Providence-TFGreen

$787Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 17

6:25 am - 5:51 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 26m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:55 pm - 11:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$952United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21

1:55 pm - 10:30 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

6:30 am - 12:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$1,203Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 17

7:05 am - 3:27 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 22m2 stops Orlando Providence-TFGreen

10:03 pm - 3:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 17m2 stops Hartford Bradley Intl Tampa

$1,398Breeze Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

10:36 am - 4:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:40 am - 12:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,864United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Richmond flights

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Richmond?

JetBlue ($291) and Breeze Airways ($335) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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When to book flights from Raleigh to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Richmond?
Flights from Raleigh to Richmond usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Richmond?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Richmond pass through?
Connecting flights from Raleigh to Richmond most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Richmond?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Raleigh to Richmond route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $238 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Richmond?
Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Raleigh to Richmond?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Richmond. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 22m and 3h 58m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Richmond?
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.
Have flight prices from Raleigh to Richmond changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $252 to $1,028. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Richmond looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $256, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Richmond?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 22m, compared with 3h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?
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

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $238 - about $40 less than Saturday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
- Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
- Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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