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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Raleigh to Richmond. 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 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. 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 $298 to $873. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $160, which is 50% 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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Richmond?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Richmond typically range from $238 to $278. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $298, on Breeze Airways.

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

Breeze Airways ($298) and JetBlue ($311) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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 2h 14m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $238-$278

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Wed 10/24Fri 10/26

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$132

Typical prices: $173-$377

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Sun 10/28

RDU - RIC • 1 stop

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Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

9:59 pm - 8:46 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 47m1 stop Hartford Bradley Intl

5:20 pm - 11:40 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 20m1 stop New Orleans Louis Armstrong

$298Breeze Airways

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

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

3:55 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 18m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

8:53 am - 8:17 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 24m1 stop Tweed-New Haven

$329Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

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

7h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

6:00 am - 1:12 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 12m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$348JetBlue

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

4:20 pm - 11:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

6:15 am - 12:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$382Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

8:20 pm - 11:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:25 am - 12:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$402Southwest

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

1:16 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 57m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

8:53 am - 8:17 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 24m1 stop Tweed-New Haven

$411Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

9:01 pm - 8:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 12m1 stop Tampa

8:53 am - 8:17 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 24m1 stop Tweed-New Haven

$413Breeze Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

10:05 am - 6:41 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

32h 36m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

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

12h 29m1 stop Tampa

$483Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

7:13 pm - 12:13 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:24 am - 4:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$489American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Raleigh to Richmond

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

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

19h 21m1 stop Orlando

7:21 pm - 8:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 38m1 stop Tampa

$402Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

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

19h 21m1 stop Orlando

7:21 pm - 12:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 00m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$403Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 3

7:05 am - 4:56 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 51m1 stop Orlando

7:21 pm - 8:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 38m1 stop Tampa

$487Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

4:21 pm - 9:23 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 02m1 stop West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl

7:21 pm - 8:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 38m1 stop Tampa

$496Breeze Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

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

10h 27m1 stop Tampa

7:21 pm - 12:21 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 00m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$513Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 3

7:05 am - 4:56 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 51m1 stop Orlando

7:21 pm - 12:38 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 17m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$522Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

2:55 pm - 11:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 20m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:35 am - 12:44 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$810United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

10:40 am - 4:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 04m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:35 am - 12:44 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$875United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 3

10:40 am - 4:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 04m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:35 am - 12:44 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$888United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Richmond? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Richmond departing in october.

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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
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 $298 to $873. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $160, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.
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
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).
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
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Raleigh to Richmond. 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.
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 popular places can I visit in Richmond?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $238, about $40 less than Saturday fares (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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